Gearing up for the June launch of Dapper

[Darren L]

I would think that it might help if there was a somewhat organized
campaign.

How about you guys make a note in the wiki page whenever something gets
published?

Also, as tempting as it is to point out that ubuntu won't need 1GB of ram to
run, like certain other operating systems that may possibly come out next
year, it's probably wiser to focus on the pros of ubuntu and not on the
flaws of others.





On 3/24/06, Corey Burger <corey.burger at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello my fellow Canadians,
> We (as a team) have somewhat lacked purposed recently. I would like to
> end that with a bang. As you all know, Ubuntu 6.06, more commonly
> known as Dapper Drake, is going to be a big release for Ubuntu. It is
> a major polish version and is supported for 3 years. There are no
> other Free distributions with this kind of support.
>
> We need to get massive press coverage for Dapper. (Massive in this
> case would be greater than a dozen press mentions on Dapper's launch
> and what it means for the average joe.) The best way to get something
> into the local press is to write something yourself. Press love the
> local angle. so don't be afraid to talk about what you do for Ubuntu
> (and your local community). My suggestion would be adapt the press
> release with a short section on a local story involving Ubuntu.
>
> Who do we target?
> -the local tech press. This should be fairly easy. Most magazine and
> papers have a tech column. Make this person your friend
> -the alternative paper. Spin the underdog story here. Ubuntu (and
> Linux) is about grassroots people vs. large corporations (well, no
> really, but this can be played up). Just remember to focus on Ubuntu,
> not on MS or any large company. Talk about how Ubuntu empowers people.
> Again, make it local
> -small press magazines. Here it is best to write an actual article.
> These sort of magazines are frequently looking for good quality
> articles.
> -magazines targetting parents/educators. Edubuntu. Edubuntu. Edubuntu.
> Sell this like crazy. Talk about those cross platforms apps and then
> introduce Edubuntu. Explain all the great educational apps (for
> free!). Probably need to write an article, but they might run a
> shorter piece.
>
> For all of these, it is key that you write something and give them it.
> Represent Ubuntu/Edubuntu well. Don't dive too technical. Talk about
> value first, not features. ie, talk about time savings and ease of
> use, not that it comes with GNOME.
>
> Harness the power of the Ubuntu community to write things. Share what
> you are writing on this mailing list. I am more than willing to help
> anybody with their writing.
>
> I have also started a wiki page about Canadian press contacts. Add
> what you know to them. It is here -->
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CanadianPress
>
> Cheers,
>
> Corey
>
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