Selling systems with Fedora preloaded.
by Gain Paolo Mureddu
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I posted this on http//www.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=86543
and at Rahul Sundaram's suggestion/request I'm posting this here also.
The verbatim copy of the posted test follows:
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A friend of mine for whom I built a system, recently approached me and
asked me why didn't I started selling Linux based PCs... My primary
field of work is not system building or integration, but what moved
the most was what he said regarding the predominant position or a
certain company from north-western US, and I'm like (sarcastic)
"Yeah, let's sell Wallmart's $300 USD PCs! Jeeze!" That started a
discution which turned into a plausible plan to kickstart (or at least
try to, anyway) a company, however I have some questions. Anyway I'm
affraid I may end up sending a couple e-mails to the lawyers in Red
Hat to better grasp this.
Well the plan is simply that: Build and put together Linux PCs and
then sell them. That's the basic idea. Now I've got some questions:
*) How far could we (if we walk down this path, anyway) modify the
default Fedora installation to better fit customers? (installing some
Extras packages and maybe Flash/RealPlayer/mPlayer/Xine; 32-bit apps
for backwards compatibility on 64-bit Linux boxes)
*) As far as Look'n'Feel go, would there be problems if the default
desktop settings are changed a bit (theme, icon set, color schemes)?
*) Even though Fedora does not ship with them, could we be able to
deliver the built systems with all necesary drivers, provided a
warning in the manual that stated the drivers are not part of the
distro DVD the customers will get, with instructions on how to get
them and install them?
*) The cost of the systems would be based only on the price for the
hardware, being the software totally free, and possibly a small fee
for support (for instance 30 bucks for 6 months of extended support
and installation help). We've not completely outlined the systems we'd
be offering, but they'd all be x86_64 based (and we yet have to decide
whether to install 64-bit versions or 32-bit of the OS).
I know we could be using other distributions which would allow us to
have the systems installed that way, but we'd like to stay with Fedora
(since we both use Fedora and like it above other distros). We are
aware of the legal issues surrounding applications, especially
multimedia apps, I'm more worried about hardware dirvers and the like,
though. We are also pondering (if the multimedia apps is such a
pitfall) to only provide in the documentation instructions on how to
install such programs, but probably we would like to know also if
there would be any problems by having other repositories (like Livna)
configured in the systems.
I appreciate your comments and I'm very excited about this project.
Maybe we could manage to at least place Linux a bit higher down here
in Mex. Though we are thinking on offering pretty much higher-end
systems and probably Workstations.
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I know that this may bring some legal issues. But first I feel
compelled to carify some of what I wrote up there. First and foremost,
the only modifications planned to the "default" installation would be
regarding theme and icons, however not modifying the Red Hat/Fedora
logo for the menu entries (it'd be a custom icon-theme that we plan on
releasing on art-gnome.org, gnome-look.org and if we manage to make
one, an RPM for Extras). No other logos/trademarks would be removed
from the installation.
In the event there would be a problem by providing any of the other
packages (Flash/RealPlayer/etc), how about providing only selected
programs from Extras? Or would the users be required to get the Extras
programs they want from Extras, leaving only a default install of
Core? As I said above, I'm especially worried about device drivers. At
the moment I'm going through all the material there's at
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Legal, just wanted to post this earlier
(while I still read) so you guys cand advise. Thanks.
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18 years, 4 months
Foss.in - Fedora report
by Rahul Sundaram
Hi
Foss.in was a rather unique combination of world wide speakers on
various topics. Alan Cox was a pretty big celebrity and gave a speech
on participation and kernel device drivers (quite a crowd puller) .
James Morris who gave a couple of speeches on SELinux has blogged about
this experiences.
http://fedoraproject.org/people/
There are various other interesting aspects on the conference but I will
keep this short. From the Fedora perspective, Tejas talk went pretty
well and he had his share of fun in the QA session ;-). The following
things could be improved
* More variety of talks and BOFs on Fedora in different themes
* Get a better conference kit including banners, live cds, handouts and
other goodies
Note to Ambassadors and myself:
Speakers need to be acquainted with the driving principles behind
Fedora, governance models, various technologies being included in Fedora
like SELinux or GFS, whats included in Fedora Core and Extras along
with upcoming plans for Fedora and projects like Fedora Directory
Server, Xen, System Tap and Frysk. If you are an ambassadors keep a lot
of references handy to throw out for inquisitive people in the audience
and be prepared to answer various tricky questions. Make sure you
mention all the different ways to get involved or contribute. Keep a
list of stats like download, number of packages, contributors etc. If
you are going to organize a stall or give a speech make sure you prepare
a list of all kind of crazy questions and shoot them out to the
ambassadors list and get yourself acquainted before get on stage.
regards
Rahul
18 years, 4 months
Slides Presentations
by Hornain Frederic
Dear *, dear Chitlesh, dear Rahul,
Well, I have created a wiki page in order to regroup all presentations.
This is the URL : http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing/Slides
Ok, for the moment it is under construction. Nonetheless, it will be easier for Ambassadors to add, share and retreive them.
BR
Fred
Fedora-marketing-list(a)redhat.com
fedora-ambassadors-list(a)redhat.com
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[mailto:fedora-marketing-list-bounces@redhat.com]On Behalf Of Chitlesh
GOORAH
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 1:16 PM
To: Discussions on expanding the Fedora user base
Subject: Re: foss.in - Open Source Conference, Banglore - India
on OOo presentations?
if not, i will try to make a pdf and a OOo presentation for it.
Chitlesh GOORAH
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18 years, 4 months
Meeting Between European Ambassadors (MBEA)
by Chitlesh GOORAH
Hai there,
Im launching the first Meeting Between European Ambassadors (MBEA)
next tuesday. http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/Meetings/MBEA
It is NOT intended to replace the global meeting on each thursday. But
only to give the opportunity to European Ambassadors know each other
and be aware of the upcoming events. Just like a team.
It would be also an opportunity for some EU ambassadors (or any other
amba) to catch up missed meetings on thursday. I personnally would
suggest that the MBEA be held once a month or twice a month. Any EU
ambassador can take the respondibility hold a meeting at any time.
By default, ive chosen next tuesday
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=12&day=13&year...
If any EU amba is not free or can't be present on the MBEAs, they can
request changes. These changes will also depend on the availibility of
other EU ambas.
This first meeting would be like a small introduction and could last
for one hour. Ive create a wiki page to get things moving in an
orderly manner. Your participation (Especially EU ambas) can really
launch this EU meeting successfully. Do modify the wiki to share
maximum revelant information.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/Meetings/MBEA
regards,
Chitlesh GOORAH
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18 years, 4 months
FEDORA DVDs
by Rodrigo Padula de Oliveira
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I received 400 DVDs sent by Alex.
I initiated the distribution in the Granbery Methodist College where I
studied, distributing 100 dvds for students of the computer science.
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PostgreSQL - PHP - Java - Fedora
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Embaixador do Fedora no Brasil
http://www.fedoraproject.org
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18 years, 4 months
Mailing lists, redux
by Greg DeKoenigsberg
OK, so we need to come to a decision on how Fedora mailing lists will work
as we grow, because we're starting to get requests from various folks to
start them up.
We've got the following options to consider:
1. Continuing to host mailing lists at Red Hat. This is the easiest
option, and considering that Red Hat sponsors lots of mailing lists, no
big deal, really. We've got a good infrastructure for getting them
created relatively quickly.
2. Move mailing lists to fedoraproject.org. Other than independence from
redhat.com, what does this buy us? What is this independence from
redhat.com worth? And is Seth even willing/able to maintain this?
3. Have mailing lists anywhere and everywhere; whoever wants to set up a
mailing list can set up a mailing list, and we can link them all and note
them as "authoritative project list" or not as we see fit.
Let's get some answers, and quick. I've got 3 requests for mailing lists
@redhat.com waiting on the burner.
--g
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Community Relations ] [ to be lighthearted and intelligent. the
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18 years, 4 months
Fedora
by Rodrigo Padula de Oliveira
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I am pledging myself to promote the Fedora in Brazil.
I made a proposal of participation of the fedora project in FISL 7
(http://fisl.softwarelivre.org/7.0/www/).
I considered a lecture, a meeting of users and one stand for
distribution of cds, dvds, folders and etc.
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Embaixador do Fedora no Brasil
Membro Fundador do Gunix Linux
http://www.gunix.com.br
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