[CoLoCo] new t-shirt / help idea

Wed Oct 10 23:17:31 BST 2007

I think that the shirt idea would be a great tool for advertising!

However, it has been my experience that people who are new to
something don't always like to ask questions to a live person; it can
be somewhat intimidating, especially when talking about computers.
The Ubuntu shirt is a great idea as an advertising mechanism, but
along with the Ubuntu logo, it would be great to have a simple and
easy-to-remember URL listed on the shirt.  That way, when someone sees
the shirt and wants to learn more, they will hopefully go to the
website.  Plus, you might not always have a flier on hand and it would
be great to point folks to further resources.

Function of the website:
- main page expresses in simple terms how the road to open source /
Linux / Ubuntu will benefit them
- provides information on how to get started
- links to valuable Ubuntu / general Linux resources, such as UbuntuScreencasts
- lists upcoming events, such as install-fests
- allows the user to express interest in having an install-fest take
place in their region (if there is enough interest, it might be worth
taking the time to set up an install-fest in more remote parts of the
state)

A great way to help more than just one person is at an install-fest.
Time is rather valuable, and if you can help more than one person at a
time, that's time better spent.  For prospective Linux / Ubuntu
converts, I am not so sure if they have any idea that install-fests
take place or even what one is, so if we can get the word out...  The
shirt idea might really work well. Something like this:

[Ubuntu Logo]
Free your computer!  Ask me how.
www.colorado-ubuntu.net [or some other easy to remember URL]

I could be way off base here, but it seems like the shirt could a
simple tool that would point people to a resource of information -- a
simple website where they could find out about *why open source*, *why
Ubuntu* and *how to get started*.  The http://coloco.ubuntu-rocks.org
website is a great website and seems to be useful for people who are
already dialed into Ubuntu, but for the bare-bones beginner, I'm not
sure if it effectively addresses the "why" and "how" questions (or at
least I did not see anything like that on the site -- I mean no
disrespect to the maintainers of this website).

There is already a lot of information out on the web, but if we are
looking to address Joe Colorado and plug CoLoCo, this might be a good
way to do it as well as consolidate information for the newcomers.
This is only my 2-cents worth.

- Darrin

On 10/10/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org> wrote:
> Based on the discussion, I propose a new shirt project.
>
> Anyone willing to be a billboard can order a shirt and wear it with
> pride anywhere they wish. We should order some brochures (maybe from
> system76) that explain Ubuntu and what we are willing to offer. I
> suggest we offer to introduce interested people to Ubuntu on our own
> equipment and then if they are interested helping them set up a dual
> boot. We should also be prepared to back up their files if they can't.
> Each person can decide for themselves how they want to approach each
> situation. The brochure should spell out the risks and make clear the
> need to backup. If you get any bites while fishing with your shirt you
> give them the brochure and a link to our website or mail list. They
> can ask questions and if they decide the way to try whoever was their
> point of contact can help them.
>
> I don't know if there are any legal issues to worry about. If someone
> asks you to install something and there is an error I don't know if
> they can try to sue you or not. I'd say probably not - especially if
> you outlined the risks. However, it might be worthwhile to have a
> short document that says you are a volunteer and helping at their
> request. It outlines the process and risks and they sign it. I'm sure
> it's minimal protection but if they try to sue you I think most judges
> would be inclined to say tough luck to the individual if you have
> their consent in writing.
>
> I'll see if I can get something drafted. I have access to a lawyer.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Jim
>
> On 10/7/07, Alex Comer <alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > done
> >
> >
> > On 10/7/07, David Overcash <funnylookinhat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Yeah... we do provide that.  go ahead and change it.   : )
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/6/07, Alex Comer < alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > > > Slightly off topic, but I was over at
> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeamList and noticed that our
> > team does not have a YES under the column " Provides Local Support" as many
> > others do. I'm thinking thats not correct? Or am I misinterpreting that
> > table?
> > > > Alex
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 10/6/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org > wrote:
> > > > > Well, if there is interest I'll be Mr. Shirt Guy again. However, the
> > > > > company I used before doesn't do silk screening and I think that's
> > > > > what we'd want for the text on the back.
> > > > >
> > > > > On 10/6/07, David Overcash < funnylookinhat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > I would definitely be willing to do that.  Heck, it'd be a great
> > thing to
> > > > > > wear to our hopeful activities planned around the DNC next summer.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -David
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 10/6/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org> wrote:
> > > > > > > I'm not suggesting any particular version. I'm only asking would
> > > > > > > something like t-shirt advertising be something worth looking
> > into? If
> > > > > > > someone asks and you say I'll help you by installing Ubuntu
> > (probably
> > > > > > > dual boot) you will decide at that time what's best. My guess is
> > that
> > > > > > > we would want to install the latest edition. LTS isn't overly
> > > > > > > important on the desktop. How many of us are still running dapper
> > or
> > > > > > > even edgy. By the end of the month most of us will be on Gutsy.
> > Many
> > > > > > > already are.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > What I'm asking is how willing would members be to walk around
> > town
> > > > > > > with big letters on your back saying "free computer help" or
> > similar?
> > > > > > > I think we would find a few willing converts from time to time.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Jim
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On 10/6/07, Collins Richey < crichey at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > > On 10/6/07, Alex Comer < alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > Umm, maybe I'm off the mark here, but, was the point that
> > Collins
> > > > > > Richey was
> > > > > > > > > making:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > 1. LTS (hence "free support") is not really included with
> > Gutsy, but
> > > > > > that
> > > > > > > > > you'd really want to promote Gutsy cause its better than
> > 6.06LTS
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > or was it really that
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > 2. memorex cds marked with sharpie seem too amateur and he'd
> > rather
> > > > > > > > > distribute officially printed cds since they are more
> > professional
> > > > > > visually
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Actually, both. The LTS edition is a bit too dated for many
> > new/old
> > > > > > > > laptops, and yeah I love the professional quality covers for the
> > > > > > > > officially pressed disks.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > My laptop is pretty long in the tooth, but I couldn't get
> > wireless to
> > > > > > > > work well until Gutsy came along.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
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