[Cialug] Fw: [ubuntu-marketing] Plan for Edgy CDs

[Matthew Nuzum]

Jane, the COO of Canonical (and my boss), forwarded this message out
today. Thought it may be of interest. I've trimmed the message
slightly... the full version can be viewed at
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-marketing/2006-September/001065.html

Jane Silber wrote:
> Hi folks -
> 
> I wanted to give an update on Canonical's current thinking about Edgy CDs.
> 
> Our current plan is to keep ShipIt open but to continue shipping Version
> 6.06 LTS CDs rather than Edgy CDs.  The rationale for this is that we
> want to focus the investment we make in ShipIt where it will have the
> largest impact, and continuing to support the long term supported
> release is more beneficial than sending free CDs for the latest, cutting
> edge release.
> 
> We will still produce CDs for Edgy, but are looking to make them
> available through other channels.  Specifically,
> 
> - every approved LoCo team will receive a shipment of 500 CDs
> ("approved" means teams that have been approved by the Community Council)


> Note that of course Ubuntu is still available for free - the new release
> will still be available for free download, and the artwork will all
> still be made available on DIYMarketing so that people can make their
> own CDs.  But this process will allow people to get the Canonical CDs
> (which I'm told people want), faster than they currently can through
> ShipIt, and at nominal cost.  

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Matthew Nuzum
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