Paul Sutton wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Rob Beard wrote: > >> On 10/02/2009 12:14, alan c wrote: >> >>> Just a thought: >>> If you make it an undiluted 'Ubuntu' stand you may fall foul of the >>> confusion that considers Ubuntu to be a commercial product (being >>> sponsored) and therefore not applicable for a non trading status. I >>> could not continue if I had 35 pound costs for each table. On >>> occasions I have three tables...... >>> >>> This is where the FOSS and Infopoint branding identity is so very >>> useful. there is a lot of FOSS for Windows, which I also show. >>> >>> >> Plus I guess it covers other distros too other than just Ubuntu. >> >> I think if we were to do something in Devon we'd possibly look at using >> our Devon & Cornwall GNU/Linux User Group banner :-) >> >> Rob >> >> >> > Good idea, > > The shoreline bar in Paignton are happy for us to put posters up prior > to lug meets, so if you wanted to invite people along, or perhaps invite > any customers who happen to be in the cafe to view a demo, of ubuntu, > that is perhaps possible. > > Otherwise, I think we need to get together, and really plan what we > want to do, what we need, how we are going to advertise, etc. > > > I think the idea of having a flyer with the list of applications is a > good one, we could put those around places, and if people want a cd > they can come and see us at a meeting perhaps, > > Perhaps we can get this designed or at least printed professionally. > > one of the problems with cd's esp with the open cd is they go out of > date quickly with ubuntu the next version has a known release date but > with the open cd they can release a new version in between. for example > there is usually one around software freedom day. > > > Paul > I can't help but think that this message would have been better sent to the DCGLUG list rather than Ubuntu-UK as it's more Devon (or at least Torbay) specific.
But yes a get together would be good, it's just a case of finding time. Rob -- [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
