> > both. it's more a matter of not wishing to offend others away from Free > > software. were i either a woman or a Windows fan, i'd be pretty > much out of > > here by now. > > > > *shrug* just a thought. > > A good and thoughtful thought when promoting Linux to new users. At least > the new user will learn, from the start, that Linux users also are > appreciating and respecting them, rather than not at all. It's a touchy > issue (no pun intended), but I think it's a good idea to avoid potential > problems that "naked chix" may bring when promoting Linux to new users. > To tie this into the Pepsi/Coke comment, how about some good marketing placements? Specifically, if you're doing a demo of Linux to a new user (or group of...), make your desktop background a picture of Tux. After a few demos, the person will start asking "What's with the penguin?". Now you have brand recognition, as good as the Pepsi beach ball or the Coke distinctive bottle. :-)
Ian
