That's a good idea. (Branding) I can also see I'm outvoted on the respect for windows thing. However, I also see every other post referring to MS Windows(R) in a derogatory manner. (Not that there's anything wrong with that...)
Kev. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Bruseker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 9:12 AM Subject: RE: (clug-talk) some quick notes > > > 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 > > >
