Feel free to disagree. :) I have no facts to back it up but I would like to see some demographics of Ubuntu users.
On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Mark Unwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > *"It's a good idea but I'd suggest that it has a limited target audience. > Great for techs though because they only have to carry around one DVD but > most users will simply want to download the regular Ubuntu desktop edition > (32 or 64bit)."* > I would assert most "users" who download Ubuntu (at present) are what I > would call (at least) Power Users, and would derive great benefit from this. > I think the _majority_ would benefit. So I suppose I disagree with your > assertion (ohhh, flamewar !!!). > I also suggested that another image be retained (in the Blueprint) for > exactly this reason. Some people will only want an Ubuntu 32bit ISO. So > leave that there, but make a DVD for eveyone (everything) else. > > Would also suggest they _only_ make it available via bittorrent, or a local > ISP mirror. But that's more a business decision, and not in scope... > > *"If I were you I'd put it together, then put it up on sourceforge and > link to it from your own website."* > Not sure exactly what you mean... > Do you mean the spec or an actual DVD ISO ? > I have no hope of doing the DVD ISO - I honestly wouldn't know where to > start. > The spec on the other hand - yes, definatley. I have started one already (a > detailed spec). Shall be adding it to the Blueprint and (as suggested) will > put something on Brainstorm. Might even "spam" the Ubuntu Forums !!! > > > Mark. > > > > > > > On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Omniwoof <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hey Mark, >> >> It's a good idea but I'd suggest that it has a limited target audience. >> Great for techs though because they only have to carry around one DVD but >> most users will simply want to download the regular Ubuntu desktop edition >> (32 or 64bit). >> >> If I were you I'd put it together, then put it up on sourceforge and link >> to it from your own website. >> >> Then just start a few threads about it on the forums and generally let >> people know it's available. >> >> If it's popular it will most likely be added to the list of editions >> available for download. ;) >> >> On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Mark Unwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: >> >>> I have just registered a new Blueprint in Launchpad for Ubuntu. >>> Basically, _one_ DVD for all Ubuntu versions. >>> I am willing to help bring this to reality, however, I have no idea where >>> to start regarding installation. >>> I have a SysAdmin background, and am a heavy Ubuntu user. >>> >>> If anyone can provide information or pointers on how to: >>> 1 - get this noticed >>> 2 - who to approach to offer help >>> >>> I would be most appreciative. >>> >>> Launchpad link below: >>> https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/complete-dvd-install >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ubuntu-au mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au >>> >>> >> >
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