Re: Media Request from PC retailer
I would say give them lots of CDs. They are very well placed to get them in the hands of lots of people who are interested. If they sell them for a small fee then fine, they are charging for the service of keeping them on expensive shelves. Alan. On 26/06/12 14:53, Marcus Moeller wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus -- The Open Learning Centre is rebranding, find out about our new name and look at http://libertus.co.uk -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
Hi, We have also received such requests. We gladly offer them old CDs if we have some left and point them to the Canonical store for the latest release and for larger quantities. On 06/26/2012 08:56 PM, Benjamin Kerensa wrote: On 06/26/2012 06:53 AM, Marcus Moeller wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus If they are requesting a large quantity then not a chance but if they want a CD or two to check out then I think it ultimately furthers Ubuntu adoption and if they need large quantity you could point them to the Canonical store. -- Alexandru Cucu -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
Quick thoughts off the top of my head. I think this should likely be taken on a case by case basis... The purpose of the CDs is to expose people to Ubuntu... and giving them to a local retailer would assist with that. At the same time we do not want a retailer to depend on 'free' Ubuntu CDs for ever... but perhaps as a starter so they can determine viability would be good. Perhaps offer to hold an event at their location as well if they are interested. Charles Marcus Moeller marcus.moel...@gmx.ch wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
I would not mind continuing to produce the document as well... I think we need to ensure we define the scope of the document as well... it was rather broad if my memory serves me correctly. Charles Benjamin Kerensa bkere...@ubuntu.com wrote: On 06/26/2012 06:53 AM, Marcus Moeller wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus If they are requesting a large quantity then not a chance but if they want a CD or two to check out then I think it ultimately furthers Ubuntu adoption and if they need large quantity you could point them to the Canonical store. -- Benjamin Kerensa http://benjaminkerensa.com I am what I am because of who we all are - Ubuntu -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Media Request from PC retailer
Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
Hey Marcus, It depends how the media is intended to be used. If it's being sold, or packaged into a product, then it's becoming a commercial product and that's where we need to think about the company paying for media. On the other hand, if they're handing them out, then it's still non-commercial use. As far as I can see. Martin, On Tue, 2012-06-26 at 15:53 +0200, Marcus Moeller wrote: In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
On 06/26/2012 06:53 AM, Marcus Moeller wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus If they are requesting a large quantity then not a chance but if they want a CD or two to check out then I think it ultimately furthers Ubuntu adoption and if they need large quantity you could point them to the Canonical store. -- Benjamin Kerensa http://benjaminkerensa.com I am what I am because of who we all are - Ubuntu -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
Re: Media Request from PC retailer
On 06/26/2012 02:25 PM, Charles Profitt wrote: I would not mind continuing to produce the document as well... I think we need to ensure we define the scope of the document as well... it was rather broad if my memory serves me correctly. Charles Benjamin Kerensa bkere...@ubuntu.com wrote: On 06/26/2012 06:53 AM, Marcus Moeller wrote: Hi all. In general we hand out Media to everyone who is requesting them. In the past these where only non-commercial requests for events and so. Lately we got a request form a PC retailer in our region. I am not sure if we really want to support commercial interests, so I would like to ask if one of you has been in a similar situation and if so, how you handle these kind of requests. Greets Marcus If they are requesting a large quantity then not a chance but if they want a CD or two to check out then I think it ultimately furthers Ubuntu adoption and if they need large quantity you could point them to the Canonical store. -- Benjamin Kerensa http://benjaminkerensa.com I am what I am because of who we all are - Ubuntu -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts The scope of what document? -- Benjamin Kerensa http://benjaminkerensa.com I am what I am because of who we all are - Ubuntu -- loco-contacts mailing list loco-contacts@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/loco-contacts
