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[Thorsten Wilms <t_w_@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi!

So we couldn't decide on a title on the last meeting. Here are the
candidates and arguments. Note that I'm biased, so add or argue points
if you can ;)


What should the title be?
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"The Ubuntu Manual: A Beginner's Guide"
"The Ubuntu 10.04 Manual: A Beginner's Guide"

Pro:
 * Already established name.
 * Matches the name of the team.

Contra:
 * Sounds official and exclusive ("the one and only manual")
 * "Manual" implies covering every detail.
 * Needs the subtitle to actually say something about scope and 
   audience.
 * Lacking on the emotional side.


"Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04"

Pro:
 * It avoids negative connotations of a classification like "beginner" 
   or "novice", yet provides a hint to readers if it fits their 
   situation.
 * Has an encouraging feel to it.
 * The version number is at the end, avoiding a break in the typography 
   (better "flow").
 * It's shorter than the other full title.

Contra:
 * It would be a name change, diminishing the publicity we already had.
 * It has no short form as natural as "The Ubuntu Manual".


Translations?
=============

I'd like to see at least a few translations and remarks if either one
translates better or worse. Do they compare differently in other
languages?


-- 
Thorsten Wilms

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