Nice! The ad is good, but not so good for "people"I think a normal person barely knows what linux is. It should say something about it being a completely free windows alternative.The problem with using billboards is that there's so much to say about ubuntu, and so little time to say it. I think a magazine ad in PC world of Popular Science would be much more appropriate.
@biofusion"tell me what I can get out Ubuntu that I can't get out of XP"- Security.- A library of apps that install from a repository with a few clicks (vs. searching on Google for shareware and freeware and hoping not to get infested with viruses and adware)- Advanced features, such as XGL/compiz (available before Vista's Aero, in other words, market leading innovation), encrypted filesystems, file systems specialized for data streaming, superb software development environment, multiple/virtual desktops built-in (no need to search for shareware/$$).- Total transparency: you can understand what's going on, for example, during the boot-up, unlike in Windows, which is essentially a black box with a very complex boot up process that relatively few people understand correctly and completely.- Customizability.- Peace of mind: It's made by people who care about people and their craft more than money. You won't be sold out to the highest bidder. You won't be DRM'ed. You won't have phone-home software installed against your will. You don't need to know complicated license numbers. Your premises cannot be raided by Microsoft (when you buy it, you agree to being raided/audited at any time; regardless of legality, the intent is there, so even if law protects you, do you want to deal with a vendor who, if not for the laws, would prefer to raid you and is only stopped by a mere legality?).And I'm sure there are other (perhaps even obvious) reasons I've missed.
I put a sticker on my laptop as well, it actually looks great on my Dell Inspiron 9400, especially after i peeled the "Designed for Windows XP | Windows Vista Capable"-sticker off :)
I can see the ads now..Middle of Times Square a big ass billboardSuperbowl comercials...You think Ubuntu madness is mad now?sheesh! Imagine the madness after that!
i have a live version of ubuntu an di gotta say its nice its the mac of linux distros. its got got drag and drop fuctions only thing it needs now is improved multimedia.
UbuntuWhat a joke. Love the turd brown look to it. I tried it, couldn't see the cd rom, couldn't mount it until I entered a root password but I didnt create one. Crap to the max.
gosixAug 3, 2006
Disco Stu doesn't advertise!
cryptyAug 3, 2006
Nice! The ad is good, but not so good for "people"I think a normal person barely knows what linux is. It should say something about it being a completely free windows alternative.The problem with using billboards is that there's so much to say about ubuntu, and so little time to say it. I think a magazine ad in PC world of Popular Science would be much more appropriate.
pintongAug 3, 2006
Exactly. Though they still don't know what a "linux" is or why it will help them.
midasshruggedAug 3, 2006
omg i just mollested a penguin!
aeooAug 4, 2006
@biofusion"tell me what I can get out Ubuntu that I can't get out of XP"- Security.- A library of apps that install from a repository with a few clicks (vs. searching on Google for shareware and freeware and hoping not to get infested with viruses and adware)- Advanced features, such as XGL/compiz (available before Vista's Aero, in other words, market leading innovation), encrypted filesystems, file systems specialized for data streaming, superb software development environment, multiple/virtual desktops built-in (no need to search for shareware/$$).- Total transparency: you can understand what's going on, for example, during the boot-up, unlike in Windows, which is essentially a black box with a very complex boot up process that relatively few people understand correctly and completely.- Customizability.- Peace of mind: It's made by people who care about people and their craft more than money. You won't be sold out to the highest bidder. You won't be DRM'ed. You won't have phone-home software installed against your will. You don't need to know complicated license numbers. Your premises cannot be raided by Microsoft (when you buy it, you agree to being raided/audited at any time; regardless of legality, the intent is there, so even if law protects you, do you want to deal with a vendor who, if not for the laws, would prefer to raid you and is only stopped by a mere legality?).And I'm sure there are other (perhaps even obvious) reasons I've missed.
bepe86Aug 4, 2006
I put a sticker on my laptop as well, it actually looks great on my Dell Inspiron 9400, especially after i peeled the "Designed for Windows XP | Windows Vista Capable"-sticker off :)
livestradamusAug 8, 2006
I can see the ads now..Middle of Times Square a big ass billboardSuperbowl comercials...You think Ubuntu madness is mad now?sheesh! Imagine the madness after that!
tuxuserAug 9, 2006
i have a live version of ubuntu an di gotta say its nice its the mac of linux distros. its got got drag and drop fuctions only thing it needs now is improved multimedia.
turdfurgisonAug 22, 2006
UbuntuWhat a joke. Love the turd brown look to it. I tried it, couldn't see the cd rom, couldn't mount it until I entered a root password but I didnt create one. Crap to the max.