It would be helpful to distribute a set of CD's like Ubuntu with also a set of bookmarks or a browser to display a page with a list of help llnks. I am wondering if Fry's or stores like Best Buy would be willing to accept some Linux CD's for customers.? Or would they consider this a conflict with their existing packaged Linux sales.?
----- Original Message ---- From: Doug LaRue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Main Discussion List for KPLUG <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:56:51 AM Subject: Re: sdcs/kplug linux outreach project ** Reply to message from Rick Carlson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:16:43 -0800 just a guess here but I don't think George really felt that handing out just a CD was really all that big of a deal. If I understand what he is proposing is some "Starter" type instructions with the CD and in a more value-added looking configuration. Not just a CD in a cardboard CD-sleeve. Granted, those CDs could come from Ubuntu's shipit service and repackaged but the value added is instructions and help with using it. That's how I read it. Randy, you missed the the KPLUG meeting where it was discussed that the org funds would be used to provide a public service project. We're just discussing various project options now. Doug > George wrote: > > For an SDCS charity project we could make Linux starter kits that would > > have a CD or DVD and some printed documentation. We could give/loan/sell > > them to libraries, churches, library friends clubs, senior centers, etc. > > Okay, but why duplicate all that effort? > > > Maybe the starter kits could be as simple as an Ubuntu CD and a few > > explanitory pages. I don't see why the library should have a limited > > supply of expensive books for specific distributions when they can have > > an essentially unlimited supply of our inexpensive starter kits. > > Unless they have changed their policies Ubuntu will give you > professionally packaged CD's for free. No expense. All you do is ask for > them to be mailed to you. > > http://www.ubuntu.com/ > > Get Ubuntu > > Download Ubuntu now for free, request a free CD or buy it on DVD or CD > > Questions About Shipped CDs > > > Will you really ship CDs free of charge, and where can I get one? > > If you cannot download CDs, or would simply like more attractive pressed > CDs, we can send you pressed copies of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Edubuntu CDs > free of charge. You may request CDs at: > > * https://shipit.ubuntu.com > * https://shipit.kubuntu.org > * https://shipit.edubuntu.org > > What Is On The CD? > > All CDs currently contain the currently released version of Ubuntu. For > every CD you order, we will send you one package that contains a single > CD (live CD installer) in a cardboard wallet. This is true for all > architectures. > > > How Many CDs Can I Order? > > When you log in to your ShipIt account, you can select from a number of > different standard options. You can also make a special request for > different quantities, but please note that this will take longer to > process. We will consider special requests if you are a teacher giving > CDs to your students, or if you are distributing CDs at a conference or > other organized event. If you experience any problems with ShipIt, please: > > * Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > How Long Will It Take? > > Short Answer: 6-10 Weeks. Shipment time can vary considerably in > relation to a wide range of factors (when you order CDs; where you are > located in the world; the speed of your local mail delivery; etc). That > said, a good rule of thumb is to allow at least 6-10 weeks for delivery > although in some cases they will be delivered substantially more > quickly. Instead, you may prefer to download the CD images and record > them yourself. > > > CD Request Status > > We send out CDs on a weekly basis. You can check to see if your request > has been sent to the factory by logging into ShipIt. Unfortunately we do > not have additional information and can not track individual orders. > We're sorry but we cannot provide information on individual orders, > unless it was sent High Priority. > > > Deadline To Order CDs? > > There is no deadline to order CDs. As each new release of Ubuntu comes > out we update shipit in order to make it possible to obtain CDs for the > newest release. > > How Do I Order More CDs? > > You can order a second time once your first order was shipped. Since we > have limited resources, we would appreciate it if you could think > carefully about the quantities you order. > > Can You Send Me Kubuntu CDs? > > Yes. You can request Kubuntu CDs from https://shipit.kubuntu.org. > > Can You Send Me Edubuntu CDs? > > Yes, we have also decided to offer Edubuntu CDs. You can request the > latest version of Edubuntu from https://shipit.edubuntu.org. > > > There are a lot of details to work out... > > Not so much. The universal question is do you give away dead trees along > with the CD's or? Realistically humans do not do well without something > to hold when they are learning. Part of the reason the paperless office > will never be. > > > Do we want to invest the time and money to make the starter kits look > > more like a real book? > > Other than the cosmetic effect what purpose does it serve? > > > Will they actually get used? > > They might if a cadre of Linux savy folks offered to hand-hold would-be > beginners. Linux has come a very long way from the days when you had to > knows refresh rates on your monitor just so you could configure > X-windows. And Ubuntu has made things as painless as they know how but > it is still daunting for beginners. > > > How can we get some assurance that the librarian won't just toss them? > > Show that you are invested. Join Friends of the Library. Offer to help > out at the library. They need people who have time to invest in reading > programs for small children and tutoring/mentoring bright young kids who > might not have the resources you did when you were growing up. > > Librarians serve the whole community with their library. Help them be > successful and they will champion what you are interested in. > > Rick > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > [email protected] > http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list Doug -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
