As a publisher we want to learn from the Indian Linux community and potential readers: 1. Whether the Linux users in India like to read an international magazine dedicated to Linux?
Yep.Sure. But it should retain its internatinal flavour, coz somehow everything that launches in India related to linux is dumbed down. A good mix of beginner stuff and advanced stuff is very important. And if i can suggest something on the content.. I think focussuing on stuff thats already popular, like firefox,gimp etc. will be a good thing for starters. Like articles on XUL for starters. 2. Would they be interested in subscribing to such a magazine. I for one would be. But then everything depends on the content. I dont care abt the CDs DVDs.. Good content I buy. DVDs can be a good option initially for attracting customers. But after a settling in period, options for subscribing to the mag without a CD or DVD if it makes a significant difference in terms of price can be really useful. 3. What would be the most the most attractive cover-price in Indian
Rupees? (The internatonal edition of Linuxformat is available in select bookstores of Mumbai. A single issue costs an exorbitant 600+ Rupees).
I have seen the price debate on the list. And IMHO 100 bucks for mag with decent quality isnt too much. but 130 or 150 would make me think a bit more. -- Puneet -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
