Re: Publicity help: Partners
On 5/12/99, 5:09:20 AM, "Nils Lohner" <lohner@debian.org> wrote:
<snip>
> These are the main things I currently have on my 'todo' list. If you
think
> of any others, feel free to add them.
> [PROJECTS]
> - partners program (http://www.debian.org/partners)
> This needs to get started, basically it needs someone to write
emails and
> contact people from the various vendors who we currently work with.
The
> mailing list for it is set up (an internal debian discussion list),
and it
> is ready to go.
</snip>
Nils et.al.,
I would like to volunteer to help develop the Debian Partners
programs. I believe that recognition of various hardware
and software vendors could be extremely beneficial to Debian.
(normal caveats such as: if handled properly .. if it would
be beneficial to the partners AND us... etc etc ).
We are in a unique position where we do not "endorse" products,
however we do benefit from corporate participation, and
it is good practice to acknowledge the help companies provide.
I am proposing the following:
1. Re-establishing the Debian Partners link on our main page.
I seem to remember that at one time, the partners program
was mentioned on our main www page. We should be proud/
supportive/actively engaged with those companies who
are our partners.
2. Expansion of the Debian Partners pages.
These pages should explain just what the partners program
is, and how to become one. The mention of "my-company.com"
on the Debian page, is a big BIG thing!
Remember that this is endorsement of their company by a
preeminent non-profit organization that is the driving
force in open source operating systems....US.
Many companies would give their first born for such
an opportunity. We need to temper this with our
requirements/needs. There needs to be an open
discussion of what companies we engage with.
Perhaps we could structure the participation so that
a company would only be mentioned for X time given Y.
My thought is that the gift of one "fancy widget",
would get ones company listed for Z months. Else we
will have someone donate a widget to Debian, and
they could remain listed long after the widget is
no longer useful/functional.
3. Debian is looking for....sub-page. This would be
a good way of obtaining the un-obtainable.
As an example, lets say it would be useful to have
access to "spiffy computer X" for development/testing.
As it stands now, the Spiffy computer company might
probably donate one, if only they knew of the need.
Perhaps this falls under the catigory of: how can
my company help support the Debian project....
These are just random thoughts. I think that corporate
participation can be good for Debian. All that needs to
be done is outline how we can successfully interact
with Corporate sponsors.
I am committed to the idea that Debian will become the
Universal Operating platform.
I would appreciate feedback.
--
Jim Westveer <jwest@netnw.com>
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