General populace ignorance of the many flavors of Ubuntu
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ubuntu |
Invalid
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Critical
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Binary package hint: ubuntu-express
This bug is the ignorance of users at large and worsened by lies and brain-washing tactics employed by the dictator OS.
Some possible remedies:
(1) Let others see and use Ubuntu on one's notebook or PC.
(2) When Vista or XP dies prematurely, save their data using a Ubuntu live cd (or flash drive).
(3) To restore life to their dead computer, suggest and help install Ubuntu, even as a dual boot configuration, in preparation for the next demise of Windows.
(4) Add some eye candy to Ubuntu, like an awesome wallpaper and special effects (if their display is capable).
(5) Make sure they have the restricted applications up and running, e.g. Adobe reader and flash.
(6) Make sure they have the necessary language support and input methods running if they are not English users (e.g. Chinese or Japanese).
(7) Sometimes, the interface may need to be tweaked to look as closely as possible to Windows (as one did request this), wallpaper included.
(8) Counter lies and brain-washing from the dictator OS company with real, hands-on experience with Ubuntu whenever possible.
(9) Most importantly, give technical support and advice to get them familiarized and comfortable as well as feeling secure with Ubuntu.
I have had over 90% adoption success of Ubuntu using the above steps.
The revolution should begin when these believers start buying new computers.
Any other suggestions, ideas to remedy this bug? Much appreciated.
Changed in ubuntu-express (Ubuntu): | |
status: | New → Confirmed |
Changed in ubuntu-express (Ubuntu): | |
status: | Confirmed → Triaged |
importance: | Undecided → Critical |
affects: | ubuntu-express (Ubuntu) → ubuntu |
summary: |
- General populace ignorance of Ubuntu + General populace ignorance of the many flavors of Ubuntu |
Changed in ubuntu: | |
status: | Triaged → Invalid |
(10) Buy Ubuntu merchandise from store.canonical.com and wear it at all times. My Ubuntu beanie hat (paired with a free DVD) has already turned at least 1 Windows user into Ubuntu trial user.
(11) Burn Ubuntu CDs and DVDs (or buy them from store.canonical .com) and give them away to everybody who's interested.