Only in an alternate universe! On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Gary Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
> Will the beer be free as in software? :) > > Sent from my BlackBerry® > ------------------------------ > *From: * john bertelsen <[email protected]> > *Date: *Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:07:54 -0400 > *To: *<[email protected]> > *Subject: *Fwd: [Linux.com.users] Invitation to Participate in "We're > Linux" Video Contest > > Dear VAGUE'rs, > > Why don't we get involved? Maybe set the scene at a local brew house? > > > John Bertelsen > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jennifer Cloer <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:42 PM > Subject: [Linux.com.users] Invitation to Participate in "We're Linux" Video > Contest > To: [email protected] > > > Hello Linux.com Members, > > We're inviting you to participate in this year's *"We're Linux" video > contest* for a chance to *win a trip to LinuxCon in Boston and loaded > Linux laptop! * > > Just like Hollywood blockbusters, sometimes projects go over schedule. > We've been asked to extend the deadline so a few teams can get their > submissions done in time to be considered for this year's "We're Linux" > video contest. So if you need a little extra time as well, you're in luck. > > The "We're Linux" video submission *deadline is being extended to **April > 11, 2010 at midnight PT. * > > The best overall video, as determined by our panel of judges and online > community rankings, will win the grand prize (LinuxCon, laptop).* *The > Linux Foundation is also encouraging submissions in two sub-categories to > allow more people to be recognized for their contributions. > > Last year, we had a handful of *company-produced videos* that were very > good and received thousands of views. We're looking for quality company > submissions again this year and will choose the best ones to promote in our > announcement materials when the winners are revealed. > > We also want to invite some *healthy competition from Linux users and > developers who are passionate about the best Linux distro.* Everyone has > their favorite - whether that's Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, Fedora, Linux Mint > or another one. Show us what makes it the best in 60 seconds or less and > your distro will win the promotion it deserves. > > Just like last year we want you to be in charge. While the Linux Foundation > could write a detailed creative brief and tell you exactly what to do, it’s > not our style (or hopefully yours). Linux isn't a top-down, commercially > controlled operating system. It's a grassroots product of mass > collaboration. But here are a few questions to think about: > > • Would your video get people talking the day after the Super Bowl? > > • Can your video inspire people to try Linux? > > • Animation can work wonders. It’s easier to get a point across with > animation instead of live actors. There are some great sites out there that > help you create animated videos. > > • How do you convey the power and ideals of the operating system in your > video? > > All videos will be featured on this website and on our YouTube channel. > More details and submission instructions: http://video. > linuxfoundation.org/categories/we-are-linux-super-bowl-ad-video-contest. > > Best regards > Jennifer > > Jennifer Cloer > The Linux Foundation > Director, Communications & Community > [email protected] > 503-746-7577 (Desk) > 503-867-2304 (Mobile) > www.twitter.com/jennifercloer > > > _______________________________________________ > Linux.com.users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.linux-foundation.org/mailman/listinfo/linux.com.users > > >
