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[Rick Timmis <ricktimmis68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK, so I drafted that on the fly in email this morning. I'll pull it across
into KDE Invent, and dress it a bit better, so you get the chance to tune
it some more too. I'll share when it's done, probably tomorrow now, as I'm
done for the day

Thanks for feedback
Rick

On Sat, 9 Mar 2024, 18:22 Michael Mikowski, <mmikowski@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Rick:
>
> After re-reading it, the laptop part is fine. But again, please, no deck,
> at least not yet.
>
> Sincerely, Mike
>
> On Sat, Mar 9, 2024, 09:55 Michael Mikowski <mmikowski@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Rick:
>>
>> Good work!
>>
>> As Scarlett noted though, we definitely do NOT want to release the deck
>> to the public, at least not yet. That's something we'd need to think about.
>>
>> Also, I'm not sure publicizing the laptop for Scarlett is such a good
>> thing either. Something there feels a little off, but I don't think it
>> would be horrible either.
>>
>> Sincerely, Mike
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 9, 2024, 01:06 Scarlett Moore <
>> scarlett.gately.moore@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Looks good, I don't think the investor-deck is to be shared? Also developments,Rick
>>> Timmis, Kubuntu Councils,  should maybe be developments, Rick Timmis,
>>> Kubuntu Council,  ( missing space and extra s on end of council. )
>>> Thanks for all the great press work!!!!
>>> Scarlett
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 9, 2024 at 1:30 AM Rick Timmis <ricktimmis68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Draft for Review and Comment - Proposed release Friday 16th March
>>>>
>>>> Kubuntu Focus: Driving Innovation and Growth with Exciting Updates
>>>>
>>>> Kubuntu, the renowned Linux distribution, is thrilled to announce
>>>> significant developments, and a closer relationship with Kubuntu Focus,
>>>> aimed at enhancing user experience and driving revenue growth. Following
>>>> recent discussions on strategies to elevate Kubuntu and Kubuntu Focus
>>>> revenue, the team has outlined a series of initiatives set to redefine the
>>>> landscape of open-source computing.
>>>>
>>>> The key highlights of the upcoming endeavors include:
>>>>
>>>>    1.
>>>>
>>>>    Kubuntu - KDE Welcome Page UX and Implementation: A new,
>>>>    user-friendly welcome page is set to greet Kubuntu users, enhancing their
>>>>    onboarding experience and making navigation smoother than ever before.
>>>>    2.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    3.
>>>>
>>>>    Calamares Installer Enhancement: The Calamares installer has
>>>>    undergone a transformation to deliver superior user experience, ensuring
>>>>    hassle-free installation for all Kubuntu users.
>>>>    4.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    5.
>>>>
>>>>    Investor Deck Release: In a bid to fuel growth and innovation,
>>>>    Kubuntu Focus is set to share its comprehensive investor deck, seeking
>>>>    capital investment to drive forward its vision, and deliver more dedicated
>>>>    Kubuntu hardware to the market.
>>>>    6.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    7.
>>>>
>>>>    Scarlett Moore Kubuntu Developer laptop: To bolster development
>>>>    efforts, Kubuntu Focus are providing Scarlett an Ir14 system with
>>>>    impressive specifications (32GB RAM / 1TB Storage) has been allocated,
>>>>    empowering the Scarlett with the tools she needs to help develop the
>>>>    Kubuntu project to reach new heights.
>>>>
>>>> Furthermore, Kubuntu and Kubuntu Focus are actively seeking
>>>> partnerships and exploring participation in trade shows to expand their
>>>> reach and engage with like-minded organizations committed to advancing
>>>> open-source technologies.
>>>>
>>>> Commenting on these exciting developments,Rick Timmis, Kubuntu
>>>> Councils, and Community Manager at Kubuntu, expressed enthusiasm, stating,
>>>> "We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the
>>>> open-source community. The initiatives outlined signify our commitment to
>>>> delivering exceptional experiences to our users while fostering growth
>>>> opportunities for Kubuntu and Kubuntu Focus."
>>>>
>>>> For further inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact
>>>> Kubuntu at kubuntu.org or Kubuntu Focus at kfocus.org
>>>>
>>>> About Kubuntu: Kubuntu is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on
>>>> Ubuntu, featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment. With a strong
>>>> emphasis on simplicity, reliability, and customization, Kubuntu empowers
>>>> users to harness the power of open-source software for a seamless computing
>>>> experience.
>>>>
>>>> For more information, visit Kubuntu.org. For product details visit
>>>> kfocus.org
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, 8 Mar 2024, 19:19 Michael Mikowski, <mmikowski@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Scarlett:
>>>>>
>>>>> It was good talking to you a few days ago about building the Kubuntu
>>>>> and Focus revenue. Here are some items we discussed working on in the near
>>>>> term:
>>>>>
>>>>>    - kfocus: (done) Create Kubuntu - KDE welcome page UX and
>>>>>    implementation
>>>>>    - kfocus; (done) Create Clamares installer with superior UX
>>>>>    - kfocus: Share the investor deck
>>>>>    <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f5fPXw5oI_1FFEd041ZVi5VHYIERi9O-F24D7IHkxHM/edit#slide=id.g170f82d1f83_0_72>
>>>>>    to seek capital investment
>>>>>    - kfocus: Provide an Ir14 system (32GB / 1TB) for Scarlett Kubuntu
>>>>>    development and presentation
>>>>>    - *Scarlett*: Please provide a list of recommended trade shows and
>>>>>    target partners!
>>>>>    - kfocus: Seek capital investment and interest in trade shows,
>>>>>    partners.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've asked Dana to arrange the Ir14 purchase and assembly. I think you
>>>>> will be very pleased with the experience. All feedback we have received has
>>>>> been overwhelmingly positive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely, Mike
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Michael Mikowski
>>>>> General Manager, Kubuntu Focus Project
>>>>>
>>>>> 415-418-4731  09:00-18:00 PST |  kfocus.org
>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/KubuntuFocus>
>>>>> <https://www.instagram.com/kubuntufocus/>
>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kubuntu-focus>
>>>>> <https://twitter.com/KubuntuF>
>>>>> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbDs_AzF9cJjI5XVtDV8Pg>
>>>>>
>>>>>