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[Mike Feravolo <gNewSense@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello All:

Just wanted to test out the new and "improved" mailing list for our
group.

In addition I would like to add a few ideas and observations that are
related to marketing Ubuntu as a replacement for the desktop versions of
Microsoft(R) Windows(R).

1) Keep the message simple and straight to the point, avoid any negative
comments about anything. 

2) Stick to one subject or one reason that people would want to use
Ubuntu (i.e. A Single "Sell". For example, if the "Sell" is Ubuntu is
"Free" then talk about everything that has to do with it's "Free-ness".

3) Be careful who you give the Live-CD's. If they are not experienced
computer users that have used more then one operating system in their
life don't give them a Live-CD. It's okay to show them how Ubuntu works
using the Live CD, but don't leave non-experienced users on their own
with it. You could scare them back to Windows forever.

4) Design Fliers in different sizes Letter Size is good for community
bulletin boards and 1/4 Page size is good for counter tops next to the
cash register at Coffee Shops. They also could include a small 1'' X 3''
area on them that a business that provides support for Ubuntu could put
a mailing size label with their name and phone number.

That's All for Now

Mike Feravolo
Computer Scientist
Cocoa Beach, FL