lxer.com— LXer editor dcparris gives an introduction to the Tux500 Project.This project aims to raise enough funds in 40 days to sponsor an Indy 500 car in the name of Linux.
Apr 11, 2007View in Crawl 4
Since I read the article (and related link): * $25K - $50K USD : Minor Associate Sponsorship; logo appears on the car * $50K - $100K USD : Associate Sponsorship; larger logo appears on the car * $125K - $300K USD : Major Associate Sponsorship; large logo appears on the car's engine cover * $350K - $600K USD : Primary Sponsorship; logo appears on the car's sidepod, and the race team name contains "Team Linux"
This makes me think of the web bubble days and Oracle etc on the side of race cars. I agree it's a waste of money - why not use it to pay one of the top codersa full time salary for 2 years, or two coders - however that breaks down and how much pay it would take. The perceived difficulties for windoze users could be mostly if not completely addressed in that time. What about funding a device driver development project to raise compatibility with Linux? I appreciate where the heart is on this so to speak but it's just not really what Linux is all about.
Don't forget that the field is made up of roughly 50% of drivers that come from other countries. They have a loyal fan base in their homes around the globe.ESPN International Networks & Syndication distributes the broadcast to over 344 million homes in 203 different nations (53% Europe, 28% Asia Pacific, 14% North and South America - non-U.S.)The IMS radio network broadcasts the radio version as well.By it's nature Indycar racing, and open wheel in general, is geekier than most other forms of motorsport.By raising awareness about Linux maybe your user base will grow. If the user base grows, so will support and opportunities for development and additional growth of the OS. If the OEMs see a significant growth in total number of users, they will be forced to develop driver support for the hardware. As long as Linux stays in the shadows, and isn't known to the masses, such development will always fall on the community. I still get asked "What is this Linux?" Maybe by raising awareness it will ultimately benefit everyone in the open source communities.If you agree, help them out...if not... then do nothing, or mock the efforts of others if it makes you feel better.
I think we all need to put our money where our mouth is ,this is a crucial time for Linux . We need to get the word out and capitalize on microshafts failure with vista! In the last couple of weeks I have helped several people switch from windows to Linux and there are several more interested in an alternative to the junk that they have now !This is a good opportunity,please take advantage of it and donate something even if it is only $1.50
joewebsterApr 12, 2007
Since I read the article (and related link): * $25K - $50K USD : Minor Associate Sponsorship; logo appears on the car * $50K - $100K USD : Associate Sponsorship; larger logo appears on the car * $125K - $300K USD : Major Associate Sponsorship; large logo appears on the car's engine cover * $350K - $600K USD : Primary Sponsorship; logo appears on the car's sidepod, and the race team name contains "Team Linux"
wolferzApr 12, 2007
indy cars, not stock cars....EDIT: bleh. I posted before his edit... now irrelevant...
dkoonApr 12, 2007
Good luck asking these cheap ass people to sponsor Indy... lol
ne0shellApr 12, 2007
This makes me think of the web bubble days and Oracle etc on the side of race cars. I agree it's a waste of money - why not use it to pay one of the top codersa full time salary for 2 years, or two coders - however that breaks down and how much pay it would take. The perceived difficulties for windoze users could be mostly if not completely addressed in that time. What about funding a device driver development project to raise compatibility with Linux? I appreciate where the heart is on this so to speak but it's just not really what Linux is all about.
rebotfcApr 12, 2007
In Real Life?
wolferzApr 13, 2007
@ts8lemonadeoh so i guess linux's failure to support entire groups of modern hardware is a feature then?
charlie67jApr 14, 2007
Don't forget that the field is made up of roughly 50% of drivers that come from other countries. They have a loyal fan base in their homes around the globe.ESPN International Networks & Syndication distributes the broadcast to over 344 million homes in 203 different nations (53% Europe, 28% Asia Pacific, 14% North and South America - non-U.S.)The IMS radio network broadcasts the radio version as well.By it's nature Indycar racing, and open wheel in general, is geekier than most other forms of motorsport.By raising awareness about Linux maybe your user base will grow. If the user base grows, so will support and opportunities for development and additional growth of the OS. If the OEMs see a significant growth in total number of users, they will be forced to develop driver support for the hardware. As long as Linux stays in the shadows, and isn't known to the masses, such development will always fall on the community. I still get asked "What is this Linux?" Maybe by raising awareness it will ultimately benefit everyone in the open source communities.If you agree, help them out...if not... then do nothing, or mock the efforts of others if it makes you feel better.
smldjrApr 14, 2007
I think we all need to put our money where our mouth is ,this is a crucial time for Linux . We need to get the word out and capitalize on microshafts failure with vista! In the last couple of weeks I have helped several people switch from windows to Linux and there are several more interested in an alternative to the junk that they have now !This is a good opportunity,please take advantage of it and donate something even if it is only $1.50
netgongedMay 10, 2007
The total money these guys all raised so far is listed at <a class="user" href="http://tux500.com">http://tux500.com</a>They're not even going to get A TENTH of the money they're asking for!
kprktFeb 8, 2008
Thats too bad ;)<a class="user" href="http://www.actrollin.com">http://www.actrollin.com</a>