Introducing a community based PC vendor.

[juancarlospaco]

Please Buntfu dont support closed source, add an Identi.Ca to your links.
Nice web design, congratulations.

[ronniew]

Buntfu.com announced today that now when users list, bid, buy, invite or refers others to its Linux and BSD computer store . They will earn credits that will allow them to advertise their own ads on Buntfu for free.

Adding to the excitement of this new feature Buntfu also added 20 different store templates that users can pick from if they have, or decide to open, a store. Both of which are free like the rest of the site.

Once you register you receive 25 credits to get you started. This will let you try out the newly added advertising features simply by logging in, accessing your account settings, and clicking of my banners.

The site is also offering easy credits for inviting or referring others. You receive 50 credits to send a friend an email and 150 credits when they sign up.

http://www.buntfu.com

[fromthehill]

I want to visit the site but for some reason it just gives me random characters

[Mike'sHardLinux]

Everything I click on gives "Page not found" with a bunch of ads.

[Sef]

Everything I click on gives "Page not found" with a bunch of ads.

Locked until site is fixed.

[Sef]

Site is now fixed, so reopened.

[ronniew]

Some feature upgrades to announce. Recently we upgraded the shipping preferences to allow for multiple destinations with different rates and or worldwide shipping any of which will be automatically calculated after purchase.

We also added Oodle support allowing for all your listings to be syndicated to Oodle and about 19 other shopping sites across the internet all automatically without charge.

Buntfu feeds have started appearing on site like Ubuntu-News.net and others across the internet helping to promote Linux computing.

Finally the addition of the Meebo bar which helps add to the site design but more importantly help you and others inform friends of cool Linux computers for sale, a cool article to read or a place to sell their computer.

Any feedback, ideas and help is always appreciated.

Regards,
Buntfu.com Staff

http://www.buntfu.com

[ronniew]

The best free Linux PC Product Feed syndication available.


Recently Buntfu.com has updated its extensive list of shopping sites and ping services that syndicates Linux or BSD computers listed here across the Internet for free. Buntfu now believes it is offering the most extensive, widest syndication available for free on-line to open-source system builders.


Currently when listing a computer for sale at Buntfu its automatically syndicated to the following services including, Oodle, Google Product Search, Twitter, Vast, ShopIt, WillyFogg, TheFind, Yakaz, Shopalize, BidFind, Deal Myster, Classifieds.org, BidHopper, ReadPath, and Lycos Classifieds.


Also included with the services listed above is pinging or notifying other services of the new system listed on Buntfu. The following ping services are notified instantly. These services in turn ping the new listing to multiple on-line locations. Currently the ping services included are, PingoMatic, Autopinger, Moreover, Syndicate8, and Google Blogs.


RSS is also utilized using FeedBurner. These feeds are included in numerous sites across the Internet like Ubuntu-News.net, and TuxMachines. Most sites use the Just Listed feed in support of Buntfu and the promotion of open-sourceource systems in general.


This month Buntfu began advertising on the Ad Bard network. Further extending its reach and informing the community of its services. Buntfu believes that anyone with a computer for sale thats loaded with Linux or BSD is an open-source system vendor.


We don't just sell stuff. We are apart of something bigger. We help drive technology and freedom forward by helping to promote open-source software by selling your new, used or refurbished Linux or BSD computers for free. We don't want your money. We want your open-source systems.

http://www.buntfu.com

[ronniew]

Buntfu increases reach with new and extensive categories.

After much planning and thought about implementing new categories on Buntfu.com it became apparent that the structure needed to be descriptive yet open enough to require little maintenance was more challenging than originally anticipated. Yet, the importance and significance of supporting more hardware and software that works with Free and Open Source systems was too great to ignore. Many categories were directly influenced by Ebay in an effort to produce a familiar environment.


The new categories are designed to influence the buying and selling of computers, components and peripherals that currently support and utilize Free and Open Source software. In other words if the device doesn't run or support Free and Open Source software you won't find it here. Systems, components or accessories that do not work with either Linux or BSD are prohibited.


Yet, categories have been added to support Dual Boot and No OS computers which recognizes and appreciates everyones right to choose what system is best suited for them. However, no categories exist for Windows or Mac only systems and probably never will. Apple doesn't promote or sell Windows only systems yet dual boot configurations are available from Apple because they recognize the need for them and so does Buntfu.com. Nothing more, nothing less.


The new categories open in depth avenues to MP3 Players, Drives & Storage, GPS Navigation, Input Devices, Media Centers, CPU Components, Networking & Comm., Handhelds & Phones, BSD & Linux Software, BSD & Linux Books, Computer Accessories and Monitors & Projectors.


This additional support for a broader range of hardware is also for the benefit of anyone shopping for a computer, component or accessory that may be offered cheaper on Buntfu due to lack of fees and happens to discover Free and Open Source software which hopefully leads to a new user and another supporter. The use and promotion of Free and Open Source systems is our number one priority.


We also replaced the aging animated character with a scrolling support box that provides one click donations to well established opensource projects like the FSF foundation, Ubuntu, Fedora and more. Future plans include a new system for articles to eliminate clicking the title to view.

Buntfu will always be free of charge. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the broader services by buying and selling your Linux and BSD computers, components and accessories here at no cost.

http://www.buntfu.com

[ronniew]

I've been trying to get more actively involved on the mailing lists and wanted to encourage anyone to join to help solve community marketing for Ubuntu / Linux.

You can join at

https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/lis...untu-marketing

My recent posts.

I believe the strongest market for Linux to make true inroads as a viable
desktop operating system is the used computer sector.

Many individuals would be much more willing to give Linux a try or a
chance on a nice used, inexpensive computer rather than shelling out big
buck on a brand new machine. When something is expensive they are going to
stick with what they know.

Stronger focus on cheap, efficient used systems is warranted. Human
character is something that needs to be addressed when considering Ubuntu
or Linux marketing.

We can't rely on non stop commercials or ads posted everywhere we turn
promoting Ubuntu / Linux. An excellent side door (grass roots) approach is
in used, capable, cheap systems that people would be willing to try.

No vendors can really sell used systems with windows or mac without two
things occuring. Either the OS that it comes with is stolen or out of
date.

The reason? Because if its a legit copy that came with the computer its
probably old. Also no one is going to pay a few hundred dollars for a
current windows system on a cheap used computer, so if it comes with one
its probably a pirated copy.

Linux can provide a modern operating system that runs great on older
hardware and is entirely legitmate.

We need to focus on this market. I personally have setup numerous older
computers with linux that people were willing to try it on and ending up
loving it.

Regards,
Ronnie

http://www.Buntfu.com