March 2013 - openSUSE Marketing - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse-marketing] ambassador reports
by Jos Poortvliet 23 Feb '25

23 Feb '25

Hi boosters, The marketing team has been brainstorming on how to give ambassadors a tad more attention in openSUSE; motivate them to make a bit more noise; and reward them for what they do. Now we have a few ideas, but for one, we thought it might make sense to use connect. Yes, it could probably be done via the wiki and other ways but I know you guys have a hammer and might see this as a nail :D *what is the problem* the ambassadors _sometimes_ create event reports. We want those reports for several reasons: - to have an idea of what they are doing - to measure how much we do - to motivate others - to SHOW what we do Unfortunately, not so many event reports are made although we're fairly sure many events have openSUSE attendance. This is due to several issues. *First*, not all ambassadors are so connected to us - many are not 'official ambassador' or their English skills are minimal and they are not internationally involved. I will send a follow-up mail with ideas on how to solve that. *Second*, filling in an event report on the wiki is not exactly easy for many. Some send one by mail - which is fine but leaves little record. *Third*, the reports receive little visibility. They are mentioned somewhere in the weekly news if you're lucky and of course on the marketing ML, but that's it pretty much. Numbers in it are not saved, we don't realy do anything with it as there is no real easy record. *The solution?* Ideally, the reports would end up in a central place, some database... And ideally, they would be connected to the ambassadors - so they can build up a trackrecord of events they have visited. Once we have this we can also show reports on eg news.o.o in a feed box on the side for example, or on our homepage. We can analyze and use statistics (for promo), promote events, do monthly articles - all kinds of things. We have an events page on en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Ambassador_events which suffers from similar issues - most people don't create a page because it is not easy and not localized. *connect.o.o* In short. We wonder - would Connect not offer a much better way of handeling events, event reports and the like? Would it not offer a better place for ambassador user accounts (with associated event reports as track records)? Culd it offer an easy place for ambassadors to add info for an event and afterwards add a report & pictures which we can then display in the planet feed (localized, if needed)? In case you think this is relevant, chuck and manu might have some time to help with this both in 'how to do it' (I would also love to think abou that) and the doing itself. Cheers, Jos

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[opensuse-marketing] oSC13 New Article
by Kostas Koudaras 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

Hi guys There are some news about the oSC13, we have the hotels ready and we also have a new teaser video for oSC, I am planning in making an article and release it on Friday or Monday. I would like to ask if the are any other articles to take place at those days so anyone planning in releasing something those days? Have Fun Kostas -- --- \m/ --- http://opensuse.gr http://os-el.gr http://amb.opensuse.gr http://www.kde.gr http://warlordfff.tk --- \m/ --- me I am not I --- \m/ --- Time travel is possible, you just need to know the right aliens -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Network issue and promoDVDs
by Eduardo Oliveira 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

I'm sorry... My mail client sent a flood of mails... I'll take care. -- Eduaraujo. Brazilian openSUSE Ambassador Linux User #548773. -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Network issue and promoDVDs
by Stathis Iosifidis (aka diamond_gr) 29 Mar '13

29 Mar '13

Hello, I installed openSUSE from DVD and livedvd and I faced the network issue. Do you think that there should be printed on the promodvd cover the solution? Or a sticker on it with the solution? If someone likes it and install it, he/she won't have Internet and he/she won't have a clue how to solve the problem. Stathis -- http://about.me/iosifidis http://eiosifidis.blogspot.gr http://blogs.gnome.org/eiosifidis Great leaders don't tell you what to do... They show you how it's done. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] LinuxTag - Call for Volenteers
by Richard Brown 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Hi all, Thanks to the response of my urgent call for volunteers, we've been able to go ahead and arrange a booth for LinuxTag, which this year is happening May 22-25. We could still do with more volunteers to help with the booth. Anyone who volunteers to commit a significant amount of their time helping at our booth is eligible for a FREE pass to the conference (a saving of €50 for a 4 day ticket) I have to be the one to book the Exhibitor pass for you, so please *email me* if you're able to attend and in need of an Exhibitor pass. I intend to book the first round of tickets for volunteers on Friday 12th April - if you do not volunteer by this date, I cant be sure if I'll be able to arrange an Exhibitors pass. Once you've let me know you're volunteering please update the wiki page here https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:LinuxTag This page is where we're keeping all the event information together so everyone can be sure what's going on. For those community members who might need additional financial support in order to attend, I suggest you consider applying to the Travel Support Programme: https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Travel_Support_Program Please make sure you get an answer from the team before booking any travel or hotel, but don't delay in letting me know you're willing to help :) Many thanks, and here's hoping for a typically great openSUSE presence at LinuxTag in just under 2 months! :) - Richard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] openSUSE workshop in Mauritius
by Nitin K Sookun 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Hello folks, I usually organize openSUSE events at the Universities or cybercafés in Mauritius. Recently I noticed a growing interest in Linux around the place where I live. I know this was surely after critics on the Government spending MUR 50M on a website revamp based on Microsoft Sharepoint. We could then see so many Mauritians screaming ‘why not open source’ on the social networks. At the same time many more Mauritians asking ‘what is open source?’. Then last week I wrote to the President of Providence Village Council (the village where I live) asking if I can organize an openSUSE Workshop on their premises. The response was awesome. The president phoned me and said he’ll be very happy with the event and would encourage many people to attend it and learn about Linux :) See the letter I sent : http://hacklog.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/openSUSE-workshop-letter.pdf So, I started with requesting some Promo DVDs. I contacted friends to print posters and get some cloth banners. I’m still working on graphics & flyers that we can use to promote the workshop through social networks. We haven’t decided on the event’s date yet. Once everything is decided and organized I’ll post on openSUSE event’s wiki page. For now I’m so happy with the response that I wanted to share with you all. Regards, Ish -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Is there a presentation about 12.3?
by Stathis Iosifidis (aka diamond_gr) 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Hello, I'm preparing a presentation about 12.3 and new features. Is it something ready or do I have to go over the feature list etc? I didn't find anything. Thanks Stathis -- http://about.me/iosifidis http://eiosifidis.blogspot.gr http://blogs.gnome.org/eiosifidis Great leaders don't tell you what to do... They show you how it's done. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] compliments for our promo!
by Jos Poortvliet 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Heya all, Bruce Byfield, a journalist at Linux Pro Magazine, has written a blog post about how he appreciated our marketing work! He mentions how cool the feature list is, talking about every feature we have (thanks, Izabel, Kostas) and how helpful the screenshots were (yay! Nice one, zoumpis, Richard). Of course, my rambling was a bit too much but that leaves room for improvement ;-) He didn't see how we had awesome promo stuff ready before the release thanks to our artists - Marcel, Victor, Carlos, Bruno and everyone who helped on- line - you guys did great! Thank all of you for your hard work: this release was awesome. Especially thanks to the team who came to the marketing&artwork hackathon: without you, this would absolutely not have been possible. And yes, that includes those who joined remotely (andiiii!) and the guys from the openSUSE team ;-) Lots of hugs, Jos Get your compliments here: http://www.linuxpromagazine.com/content/view/full/58352 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Reason: Distribution openSUSE 12.3 DVD on the lecture about augmented,reality in the plataform GNU / Linux (openSUSE).
by CABELO - openSUSE LINUX 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Hi: i did not receive the discs Thanks... Reason: Distribution openSUSE 12.3 DVD on the lecture about augmented reality in the plataform GNU / Linux (openSUSE). Link of the event : http://www.campus-partyhttp://www.campus-party.com.br/2013/software-livre.h… Thanks Title: Mr Full Name: Alessandro Faria (A.K.A. CABELO) Company: NETi TECNOLOGIA Street1: Rua Duque de Caxias, 1107 Zip: 14701-430 City : Bebedouro County/State : São Paulo Country : Brazil Phone number : +55 17 9128 0624 E-Mail Address cabelo@xxxxxxxxxxxx Amount of DVDs : 100 ~ 200 What additional promotional material do you need (if available)? NONE Deadline (use the ISO format YYYY-MM-DD, e.g. 2011-03-31 or NONE) : NONE -- Alessandro de Oliveira Faria openSUSE member & Ambassador Phone +55 (17) 3343.3020 Mobile +55 (17) 9128.0624/(17) 7811.0248 Nextel 55*8*49402 SkypeIn +(55)113-7119137 Ext: 335 cabelo@xxxxxxxxxxxx alessandrofaria@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Blog: http://cabelovivaolinux.wordpress.com Pagina Pessoal: http://pt.opensuse.org/Usuario:Cabelo "Colaborar atrai amigos, competir atrai inimigos ..." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxx To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner@xxxxxxxxxxxx -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] article for Ubuntu/fedora/etc refugees
by Jos Poortvliet 24 Mar '13

24 Mar '13

On Saturday 23 March 2013 11:35:21 Victor hck wrote: > Hey my translation has been linked in an important spanish web about > Linux. You can check it here: > - > http://www.muylinux.com/2013/03/23/ping-27-gnome-cuttlefish-opensuse-left-> 4-dead-2-duckduckgo/ > > Sharing... Nice work, Victor! > El 23/03/2013 09:56, "GaLaGaNN" <galagann(a)gmail.com> escribió: > > Hi all, > > > > Article partially translated into French on my blog and during > > validation Alionet.org > > > > Sincerely, > > GaLaGaNN > > > > -- > > ----- openSUSE ----- > > Ambassadeurs et Membre openSUSE : http://fr.opensuse.org > > Communauté francophone d'entraide openSUSE : http://www.alionet.org > > ----- Association ----- > > Club LinuX Nord-Pas de Calais : http://clx.asso.fr > > ----- Moi ----- > > GaLaGaNN's Blog : http://www.galagann.net > > Profil LinkedIn : http://fr.linkedin.com/in/galagann > > -- > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org > > To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+owner(a)opensuse.org

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