I wouldn't offer them for free imho? unless you can find such a sponsor? Flemish gouvernment with an "edubuntu" release? :-)
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM, martijn cielen <[email protected]> wrote: > The problem of offering the sticks for free could be solved by asking > sponsorship from a non-profit or an open source minded company > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 18-mei-2011, at 17:57, Jan Bongaerts <[email protected]> wrote: > > Some more advantages: > It is also timeless for us a supplier. You load them with the newest > version. No risk of stock becoming obsolete, except if the capacity becomes > outdated. Which is why I'd opt for the 4Gb version. > > It is easier to load a usb stick than to burn a CD. I think it might be > quicker too. > > Main disadvantage: We would not be able to offer them for free, unlike the > CD. We would have to charge money. > > A vzw would indeed be a good idea, but if it is decided to move ahead > before the vzw is established, I might be able to help. > If a company is needed to operate this venture, I am willing to offer the > usage of my bvba. > > Cheers, > Jan. > > On 18 May 2011 17:36, wouter Vandenneucker < <[email protected]> > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hey Steven >> >> Personally I like the idea. I mentioned it once to warddr IIRC. But I >> think it is something that might require us to be a VZW. >> Nevertheless, I'd like to discuss it. Therefor I propose you put the idea >> on: >> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BelgianTeam/PromotionMaterial/ProposalsGoodies2011> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BelgianTeam/PromotionMaterial/ProposalsGoodies2011 >> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BelgianTeam/PromotionMaterial/ProposalsGoodies2011>I'll >> also add it as a point to discuss on the next IRC meeting (26/05/2011). Feel >> free to discus it there as well. >> >> I think that a USB-stick has multiple upsides. A quick list of those I can >> think of right now (together with the benefits steven described): >> - More durable than a CD >> - More valuable (less chance they just install it and than ditch it) >> - Can be updated >> - You'll be able to use it as a normal USB stick afterwards (if you like) >> - People who use it as a personal data stick are generally advertising for >> us. (Free Publicity) >> - Also works for Netbook owners >> - Really awesome goodie. >> - Gives an extra chance to promote our Localized version of Ubuntu (once >> we finally create it..) >> >> grts >> >> >> Wouter >> >> PS: For those who don't speak dutch, I translated Stevens mail below. >> >> ------------------------------ >> On Wed, 18 May 2011 13:08:34 +0200 <[email protected]>[email protected]: >> >> Hi, >> >> Last month I got this question via the supportpoint network asking me if I >> could deliver "ubuntu" on a USB stick and send it to France. >> No problem... in 123 the last version of ubuntu in "Dutch" sent on a 1GB >> stick in an envelope straight to Cote D'Azur to a Belgian citizen who >> overwintered... I already received some beautiful printscreens... Gained >> another Ubuntero. >> >> I've watched out for "preloaded" ubuntu sticks... >> I believe that "Ubuntu-fr" had some on Fosdem... >> >> Via the Canonical shop they cost more than 28 euros for a 4GB stick... >> >> <http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=874> >> http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=874 >> 4gbyte usb stick >> 20,36 euro + 7,51 euro transport >> >> I've contacted the first USB supplier I could find and he gave me >> following prices: >> >> model "Usb Incentive" : >> <http://www.usbstick-producent.nl/nl/usbstick/information/132/usb-stick-incentive-zilver.html> >> http://www.usbstick-producent.nl/nl/usbstick/information/132/usb-stick-incentive-zilver.html >> 4 GB 2.0 -> Like Canonical sells them >> Price/piece: €7,66 >> Logo Print: €0,10 >> Transport (China): €20,- >> Total for 100 pieces: €796,- (excl. BTW) >> >> 1 GB 2.0 -> Minimum size for an Ubuntu Live CD...Has 300MB spare for >> extra's (NL Language for instance.. or some extra programs?) >> Price/piece €5,26 >> Logo Print: €0,10 >> Transport (China): €20,- >> Total for 100 pieces: €526,- (excl. BTW) >> >> The minimum amount is 100 pieces, so I gave the targetprice for 100 USB >> sticks from a good priceclass (like USB Incentive) *including printing of >> the logo in 2 colors.* >> Printing costs per color are €0,05. >> >> Although I was able to sent a normal "usb stick" to France in a normal >> envelope... it might be beter to use "creditcard' models? >> <http://www.usbstick-producent.nl/nl/usbstick/information/183/usb-creditcard-standaard.html> >> http://www.usbstick-producent.nl/nl/usbstick/information/183/usb-creditcard-standaard.html >> ... >> the experience is that the stick parte is easy to click out if your >> usb-ports can't handle "wide" carts... >> The extra amount for a creditcar model is €0,48 per stick. >> >> I could also hear what other suppliers have to say? >> >> You don't give away the sticks for free of course but you sell them with a >> small profit... >> - "ubuntu cd's" are out of date after 6 months...; >> - Cd's take a big amount of time to burn (the average pc has 6 usb ports >> atm... you've got 6 stick in a 123 with ubuntu on them... And then we aren't >> talking about USB hubs) >> - You write a cd only 1 time and throw them away afterwards... (except >> when you have a nice artistic print so you can reuse them as a "clock"?) >> - USB sticks can be updated... or you can change the data with something >> else... So the "buyer" isn't cheated with buying the stick. >> >> Maybe this can result in a nice discussion? >> >> -- ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto: <[email protected]> >> [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> <https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be> >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be >> >> -- >> ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto: <[email protected]> >> [email protected] >> >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> <https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be> >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be >> >> > > > -- > Microsoft programs are like Englishmen. 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