Hello: We have been following this mail list for a couple of years along and wondered who exactly the marketing team is trying to sell. Existing users of other Linux distros or people that already know about Ubuntu or people that don't know Ubuntu exists.
People in the Linux community know what Ubuntu is don't have to be sold, because they are already part of the community and are going to choose Ubuntu or not choose Ubuntu based on it's merits or how well it plays with a specific piece of hardware. The video does a fine job of demonstrating the functionality of ubuntu as an operating system to people that can appreciate that and also are most likey already using ubuntu. But the bottom line here as advertising it's cold and lacks "the sizzle" required to close the deal with people that outside the Linux community. If all you want to do hear is debate what "Free and Open Source Software" or "Software Freedom" is all about, then change the name to the "Debate Team". We thought the objective here is to promote Ubuntu a superior software product. An idea to consider for a contest is to do something that will attract people from that make videos from everywhere to produce a video that would sell Ubuntu to the general public. For example: A prize of at least $100,000 US on the line, (winner takes all) will both get every video freelancer on earth to produce an entry and attract lots media attention. Just an idea from yet another Linux Hack trying to make a living in a down economy. Peace Mike Feravolo Cocoa Beach, Florida -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
