Matthew Larsen wrote:
> Hey Chris,
>
> Nice article although I feel you fall into the 'non-techie explanation
> trap' as I call it.
The article is aimed at non techie readers, so a non techie
explanation is needed. Most of the computer users I know use a
computer they use Windows. Period. They
s purely to get people talking about them. And a venture
> into selling Linux PCs got them on the news too. It worked though, they
> are one of the only independent UK OEMs still going (just about).
>
>
>
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Very interesting. Thanks :)
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Harrison
Sent: 24 July 2007 07:38
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Fair enough. It&
July 2007 18:46
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Fair enough. It's a difficult balance between factually correct and
> marketing.
Understood. Marketing is to achieve an objective, though not quite at
any co
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Fair enough. It's a difficult balance between factually correct and
> marketing.
>
> I left it as viruses because I thought virii may be too confusing for
> the uninitiated? I'm impressed by the leaflet by the way.
>
>
Wikipedia and the Oxford English Dictionary both
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Fair enough. It's a difficult balance between factually correct and
> marketing.
Understood. Marketing is to achieve an objective, though not quite at
any cost. However, the sound bites and advert bites or whatever that
we find ourselves immersed in, in the various med
I've just read through the article outloud (I often find it helps to
pick out small errors in readability) and edited a word here and
there.
I think that it reads OK to me now.
I might run with it unless anyone else has anything to add
Chris
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On Behalf Of alan c
Sent: 23 July 2007 17:10
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Reads very nicely to me now. I also agree with the other point that
> we are quite within our rights to push the boat back out a bit
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Reads very nicely to me now. I also agree with the other point that
> we are quite within our rights to push the boat back out a bit more
> WRT virii.
I heartily agree. When the competition has a poor product fro years,
but good marketing, it is certainly the time to use
Can I just remind people that there is a launchpad group set up for
ubuntu-uk marketing activities. I try to keep it up to date:
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/%7Eubuntu-uk-marketing
It's worth joining the group as then you'll get notified whenever
there are new projects, updates etc etc.
Chee
Hi
Chris Rowson wrote:
> Ubuntu stands up very well against online security threats. Because of
> the way it is built, it is exceptionally resilient against viruses.
If I was feeling particularly pedantic I'd object to "exceptionally"
(because there are lots of UNIXy things, so maybe "exceedingly
July 2007 15:32
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
> No not at all, I agree with you. I would like to see the part about
> rarely crashing staying out though. I've never had it crash through
> something that wasn't my own doi
> But then "doesn't get" implies it's somehow impossible, which it isn't.
>
> I would maybe say something like "Ubuntu inherits over 3 decades of
> secure design, making infection by viruses or spyware exceedingly
> difficult (to date there are no known cases)."
>
Currently reads
Ubuntu stands up
Chris Rowson wrote:
>> Anyway there was an edit conflict so I saved it with the highlighted
>> conflicts. You can have a look at delete whatever you don't like.
>>
>
>
> Whilst I do like the edits, I worry that they make the article seem a
> little more caustic and technical. The audience I had i
Hi
alan c wrote:
> To 'rarely' get a virus supposes that a virus has actually been 'got'.
But then "doesn't get" implies it's somehow impossible, which it isn't.
I would maybe say something like "Ubuntu inherits over 3 decades of
secure design, making infection by viruses or spyware exceedingly
> No not at all, I agree with you. I would like to see the part about
> rarely crashing staying out though. I've never had it crash through
> something that wasn't my own doing ;)
>
I've merged the conflicts and reworded slightly - what'da ya think?
Chris
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Alec Wright wrote:
> Pretty good, but:
> "Ubuntu doesn't get viruses" should be "Ubuntu rarely gets viruses".
I appreciate your point. However, as of recently, are there *any*
reports of ubuntu suffering from viruses?
To 'rarely' get a virus supposes that a virus has actually been 'got'.
With 60
July 2007 15:21
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
> Anyway there was an edit conflict so I saved it with the highlighted
> conflicts. You can have a look at delete whatever you don't like.
>
Whilst I do like the edits, I worry th
> Anyway there was an edit conflict so I saved it with the highlighted
> conflicts. You can have a look at delete whatever you don't like.
>
Whilst I do like the edits, I worry that they make the article seem a
little more caustic and technical. The audience I had in mind when
writing the article
Chris Rowson
Sent: 23 July 2007 15:09
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
> "Linux runs the entire internet" should be "Linux runs about half of
the
> internet" as about 50% of websites are hosted on linux.
>
I know
> "Linux runs the entire internet" should be "Linux runs about half of the
> internet" as about 50% of websites are hosted on linux.
>
I know it's probably misstating the fact 'slightly' but I'm not just
on about hosting, I'm including bind, dns, dhcp etc etc ...
Chris
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Edited to say rarely gets viruses
Made less fanboy'ey !!
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> Do you mind if I edit a little more? You can always change it back
That's the idea folks ;-)
Get in there and edit it - it's just a concept. I have the original
anyway. I just want something effective and I'm not big headed enough
to assume I have all the answers ;-)
Cheers
Chris
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ittle more? You can always change it back.
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Sent: 23 July 2007 13:58
To: British Ubuntu Talk
Subject: [ubuntu-uk] [uk-marketing] Article for local mag
As promised, I've had a bash at writing
Pretty good, but:
"Ubuntu doesn't get viruses" should be "Ubuntu rarely gets viruses".
You should point out that antivirus & firewalls slow down your computer.
"Linux runs the entire internet" should be "Linux runs about half of the
internet" as about 50% of websites are hosted on linux.
Also, you
As promised, I've had a bash at writing something which would be
suitable for inclusion in a local magazine. As always please correct,
suggest and improve :-)
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArticleForLocalMagazine
Cheers
Chris
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