Ideas for Getting the Word Out about Ubuntu

[herteljt]

Have an idea about how to spread the word? Know of a project that would be great for the loco team? This is the place to share it.

[herteljt]

Two Ideas I have right off the bat

1) An install fest (as discussed at our meeting)

2) Drafting a letter to the editor that we can send to newspapers.

[Fonon]

My idea is that all of a sudden, all across a particular country (USA for example) you would have a bunch of computer seminars, that have proof that Windows has to many insecurities than we should have to handle with. They will then proceed to show different Linux distros, explane the GNU public liscense, and then provide demo workstations to try out Linux. If they like it, they can pick up a free CD, and some instructions on installation.

[Ayuthia]

We could develop some kind of Ubuntu Wisconsin Tour where we work with our local LUG to do installs or spreading the word. We could design special tour shirts that advertise when and where we plan to do the installs. For other means of advertising, using the boards at libraries, grocery stores, etc. could be a cheap way of advertising.

I feel that the local LUGs would be helpful because they already have a location where they meet so we could borrow their facility to do installs or provide demos of Ubuntu.

[uberushaximus]

My idea is that all of a sudden, all across a particular country (USA for example) you would have a bunch of computer seminars, that have proof that Windows has to many insecurities than we should have to handle with. They will then proceed to show different Linux distros, explane the GNU public liscense, and then provide demo workstations to try out Linux. If they like it, they can pick up a free CD, and some instructions on installation.

I disagree with this, firstly, our loco is for wisconsin, not the USA. Secondly, I do not that to have a 'crusade' against windows. I'd like to rather not have a negative campaign, but that's just my feelings.

[Ayuthia]

I disagree with this, firstly, our loco is for wisconsin, not the USA. Secondly, I do not that to have a 'crusade' against windows. I'd like to rather not have a negative campaign, but that's just my feelings.

I think that you and Fonon bring up a good point. We want to spread the word, but the question is: What word do we want to spread? I like the idea of saying that Ubuntu is more secure but is that what brought you to Ubuntu?

One of things that I think should be spread is the fact that we can have the best of both worlds by dual booting. There are still a lot of gamers out there that would not convert over to Linux because of the lack of their favorite game being there. If they find out that they could still have Linux and still play their games on Windows, they might just try it out.

[Ek0nomik]

I think an InstallFest would be an excellent idea. If we were to have one, I think it should take place during the early Fall or Spring or Summer. I don't think we want anything scheduled during snow season as people won't want to drive.

I also think we need to get in contact with Wisconsin LUGs if we want to set up an InstallFest.

[ridgeland]

I thought this was a nice idea:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=443219
CD stands - pass out free copies.
Would need some help contact numbers for local support, a little help and encouragement can make a difference.
I don't know where and how to get copies. Home-burned and labeled copies would not go over very well.

[musiclvr66]

If you are looking to get copies of Ubuntu that look professional, you can get them for free from Canonical. Looks like you could only order a few at a time though:

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/shipit-faq
https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

Beyond getting just a few of them, there will be a charge of some sort to get CD's that look professional.

Where would be some good places to put them out so people can take one? Your local library comes to mind.

The CD's would also be nice for the Install Fest.

Dave.

[EXCiD3]

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