Hi John,
John McCreesh wrote:
> Continuing the theme of attracting developers ... why don't we just
> advertise for them?
>
> Let me explain. IT folks are always reading job ads. Why don't we put
> together a one-page advert for developers, like you would read in the
> technical press. It would be part serious (describing the technical
> skills required to be an extensions developer, or a core hacker...) and
> part humorous ("we can guarantee our remuneration package will be tax
> free..."). It would spell out all the advantages of working for this
> wonderful community. Just like a real job advert.
It's a great idea.
>
> For example, Otto seems to be making a revival. We could do a theme
> around 'Otto needs you'
> (like http://www.app-ltd.com/elymrc/images/Kitchener2.jpg)
We've got that one for our project :
http://mooouette.tuxfamily.org/galleries/laMooouette/20041021_laMouette-WeNeedYou.png
> This would be suitable for an A4 advert, and also for banner ads etc on
> an Otto theme. If we get the materials ready, the next time we get an
> offer of sponsorship, we would be ready - we could get handouts /
> posters printed for use at shows, place banner ads on on-line media,
> produce 'Otto needs you' badges for conferences, etc. etc.
>
> Thoughts?
It would be great. In fact, I think that making several types of flyers
for the same purpose, is a good idea. The target will be different
whether you are at professional seminaries or at an open source event,
but for both you can distribute flyers and try to attract developers.
Kind regards
Sophie
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