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[Rick Timmis <ricktimmis68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mike

This all sounds great, just let me know what do you need from me?

I'll the page content writing with you as soon as it's ready.

Thanks
Rick


On Sun, 17 Nov 2019, 17:06 Mike Mikowski, <mike.mikowski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi everyone:
>
> Thank you all for this opportunity.
>
> We are in discussions to bring the laptop to Europe through Tux computers,
> and this looks quite promising.
>
> The hardware, software image, and emblem assembly process are selected and
> tested. We are working with the OEMs to load the latest firmware with the
> Kubuntu logo splash screen. I will prepare a bmp file today for your review
> and any necessary adjustments.
>
> Our next steps will prepare us for launch. Here are key objectives we see
> for this phase:
>
> 1. Bring the laptop to review (pre-production) status. This means all
> features will be near final, but some hand assembly and will be required.
> We will preload a ppa and Google remote desktop to assist reviewers.
>
> 2. Finalize OEM configuration, price, and delivery.
>
> 3. Finalize press review sites (Forbes, Phoronix, ZDNet, Anandtech, Ars,
> others). We would like minimum of 5 reviewers if possible.
>
> 4. Prepare NDA embargo to prevent premature release of reviews prior to
> launch and deliver test hardware to reviewers.
>
> 5. Prepare marketing assets and ad campaign.
>
> 6. Prepare and test preorder, sales, and support sites.
>
> 7. Set launch date.
>
> Of course all of this is open for discussion with the Council.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael Mikowski
> President, Uniphied Thought Inc.
> 415-418-4731
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 04:37 Rick Timmis <ricktimmis68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Mike, and Jilayne
>> copy Kubuntu Council List
>>
>> We are a Go for Kubuntu Laptop Launch !!
>>
>> Kubuntu Council consists of 6 members, we have 3 in favour 2 abstentions,
>> and 1 no response. I am very excited, to say that this gives us quorum to
>> proceed.
>>
>> I'll start to draft a front page article , and a piece for the news page.
>> I'll need a MindShare brand logo for the the Sponsors page. I'll be working
>> closely with Valorie Zimmerman,and asking her to review the articles that I
>> write before publishing.
>>
>> How are things progressing on your end Mike ?
>>
>> Best Wishes
>> Rick
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> From: Rick Timmis <ricktimmis68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 at 14:41
>> Subject: Kubuntu Laptop - VOTE Required
>> To: <kubuntu-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: Mike Mikowski <mike.mikowski@xxxxxxxxx>, J Lovejoy <
>> jilayne.lovejoy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>
>> Dear Kubuntu Councillors
>>
>> We have an opportunity to work with a small independent laptop vendor.
>> the vendor proposes to bring a Kubuntu laptop to market, initially in the
>> USA.
>>
>> The Kubuntu Council are abridged of the matter, and an initial agreement
>> has been drafted to support this vendor with news and information about the
>> kubuntu Laptop posted to the kubuntu.org website.
>>
>> The vendor has a kubuntu trademark license agreement in place from
>> canonical, and a letter of understanding has been drafted for approval by
>> the Kubuntu Council.
>> Provided there is a quorum of agreement from the Kubuntu Counci; I ( Rick
>> Timmis ) have agreed to volunteer, to take responsibility for oversight of
>> the project, and to authorise the letter of understanding for 2 month or
>> 100 units, promoting the laptop on the kubuntu.org as a limited trial.
>>
>> Here are the details of the laptop and the reasoning that the vendor (
>> MSM ) believes the market is ready for this laptop.
>>
>>
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/12PttOinOAuWETQsyNR3AJAqMbvGJfZ24YMH9_3rmBZ4/edit?usp=sharing
>>
>>
>> IMPORTANT DOCUMENT & RESPONSE REQUIRED
>>
>>
>> The document below sets out a letter of understanding between Kubuntu and
>> the Laptop vendor. It is for a trial period of 2 months or 100 units of
>> laptop sales, during which time an article will be place on the fornt page
>> of Kubuntu.org, and news about the laptop will be posted to the news
>> section of the website, and where possible Kubuntu  social media channels.
>>
>>
>> Please can EACH Councillor read, and respond Yes/No to acknowledge their
>> agreement status.
>>
>>
>>
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O5UmJp9a6RivzWobSgu_4e1786EvG8VS3BLcch_oBcE/edit?usp=sharing
>>
>>
>> I sincerely hope you will support this exciting community initiative.
>>
>> --
>> Best Wishes
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> *For additional info, social, blog and contact details drop by my
>> website.*
>>
>>        *ricktimmis.com* <http://www.ricktimmis.com>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best Wishes
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> *For additional info, social, blog and contact details drop by my
>> website.*
>>
>>        *ricktimmis.com* <http://www.ricktimmis.com>
>>
>>
>>