Linux AD - What does it mean to be free?
Categorized as The "We're Linux" Video Contest (2009)
The wait is over! After receiving nearly 100 entries from all over the world, The Linux Foundation is
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Linux AD for The Linux Foundation.
Beginning to end, how to install JULinux 0.1.4.7 and 0.1.4.5
http://www.justuselinux.com
While
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JULinux is nice because it has everything you need and it fits on a CD most people don't know how to install it properly. Here is a clear video on how to do it. Windows users eat your heart out!
After the installation you may want to update your kernel to the latest one for the best driver support.
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I like this; simple, direct... great palette. Good one!
BKP
10x Brian! :)
awesome!
Thank you Orit!
Very creative
you are the king! extraordinary!
thanks Meir & Iris!
amazing!!
Cool!!!
amir, Irma...also 10x :)
Spread it out!
Free to click the off button. Blecch.
Only the music should be recycled into your next attempt.
mm...ok........ :)
Great work, this is very professional and and made me very curious before it said what the topic was.
I'm glad to hear that Niall. Thank you!
You got me to register in.
According me this is the best advertising. I like a lot it. For me it is perfect to go on TV.
It would be perfect, if available on OGG format.
Ps. What licence has this video? Thank you for your work!
Hi Michele :)
You can convert the video to OGG yourself if you want. Right now, I don't see the reason to do that.
http://tinyurl.com/bqo2u7
Mmm...you can spread the link to this page to anyone you want.
But I don't want people to change it at this point of the contest.
Thank you for your comment!
I agree this is the best video posted in this competition. This is VERY well done, but I hope you're willing to change something before this competition closes. I know what Linux is and so does everyone on this site ( I hope so) . But this commercial doesn't say what Linux is. It's easy for us since we know what Linux is, but the average Windows or Mac user wouldn't think of this as an operating system and would be very confused. I imagine a few would ask around or Google "Linux". I really do like this commercial, I just think it'd be nice if you added a few seconds to it showing what it was an option to. But great work, I hope to see another one....
Unless you want to add "Take the test" By Severed Filth (Jono Bacon of Ubuntu ).
GREAT CONTEMPORERY VIDEO, WONDERFULL WORK AND EXCELLENT CONCEPT.
I like this a lot... and it is actually good that it does not say what it is.
Well by not saying what it is it defeats the purpose of informing people about Linux. This would be good if Linux Foundation had two commercials of Linux on TV. That's what's wrong with Linux right now, the public doesn't know what it is. Sure the technophiles know about it. The whole point of this competition is to inform people about Linux, but what good will it do if they have no idea what it is. Linux is a state-of-the-art operating system paired with freedom. This could almost pass as an ad for anything. Besides the cursor, there's no telling that it's related to computers. It's a brilliant piece of work, but by not giving a clear image as to what Linux is only a few people will take the time to find out more about it. This is the perfect time to be informative about Linux. I'm happy with my Ubuntu. Who knows what will happen with Linux in the upcoming years? I've used it since I was fourteen and everyday I see it growing more and more. It's been a wild ride...
This video is totally awesome. Agree with some that the music should be changed. Only the music.
This one touches people's heart. When seeing this ad, people who don't know Linux don't get a clear word about what it is exactly. I think that's actually positive: it stimulates curiosity (some people will google for it, and be presented a wikipedia article*), and curiosity is what people need when exploring into Linux.
Sorry about my English, I'm not a native speaker.
* the wikipedia article seems quite geeky for me. The introduction of the article is full of technical terms and etc. I think it needs some rewrite.
This is a great video and I hope it wins. It's original and interesting. I hope LF starts putting out commercials after this. Linux does need it. I'm compiling Wine 1.1.14 right now. It's amazing how many Windows apps Linux runs now!
1. justintime03_2
Thank you!
I don't think we can deliver what Linux is in less then 60 seconds.
I was trying to "sell", not the product, but the idea of open source. I want people to see my ad and become curious about it. I want them to search and see that this is a big world and not just "operating system". Because it's not. It's a way of life :)
Also, because Linux is so flexible, you can't really show how it looks like ;)
2. Dorit, Alexia
10x! :)
3. caiocc12
Thanks!
I agree...the Wikipedia article is very complex for the ones how don't know Linux :\
I was just saying relate it to being an operating system more. There's already too much confusion about what Linux is already.
That's why I used the cursors. It's related to computers.
I don't think there is the need to say Linux is an OS. 90% of person don't know what is an OS. They know Windows.
Nike don't say that make shoes. It say only Nike. So I think this advertising is perfect.
In my opinion!
Well I didn't mean that it should say "OPERATING SYSTEM". The same way Nike doesn't say "SHOES!", but they do show shoes in their commercials. Nike won't be confused for breathmints lol.
I really enjoyed this one.
Thank you Amanda :)
"Freedom" is never needing to ask permission.
mmm...what? :)
This is the best I've seen, although the singing penguin man and his back-up come in a close second.
Thank you John. I'm glad you liked it!
I created an account to say this is awesome. Don't change it. I've watched the other commercials and this is the closest. I think your use of the drawings and symbolism is also excellent.
Thanks John!
Good One
I know. I am looking for a new microphone and placing some carpet under piano. Did you have to upload through Youtube? I get that on most of my jingles. Thanks anyway and I am working on my audio situation!!! Godd Luck!!!
Thank you Rajesh
Irma, good luck to you too :)
The video is really good. It very professional (well to me anyway).
I disagree with the idea that the advert needs to explain what Linux is. The video creates a level of confusion and intrigue. A lot of adverts on TV are doing that at the moment it seems. So I am assuming that by watching this people will be intrigued as to what 'Linux' is and may look on the internet. I know these adverts work on me anyway haha. When I see one I tend to go on-line and look at what the company/products.
this video is very good in terms of quality. it's disappointing to see so less decent videos in this contest.
Hopefully this video wins..
true video
you must win
tuxedup - Thank you! I juts hope someone will fix the Wikipedia entry. Right now it's very complex for the average user.
Alper, Andrey - Thanks a lot. I also hope it'll win ;)
Vote and spread it to your friends! Thank you!
This ad is amazing! Simple, enticing, modern, and not cheesy. I would only alter two things: the music, while I found to be ok, I can see how it could be un-nerving; and I would place a link at the end of the ad, allowing viewers a portal into further Linux centric information.
There really needs to be a site which immediately presents the user with a linear EXTREME layman's explanation of Linux, it's features, and an installation/usage guide. Hell, I guess I'll add that to ideaforge.
Thank you 8bit :)
Nice spot man ! Congrats...
A.
Thanks Agustin!
Congratulations, amitayt!
This is very nice, looks professional and has a different approach than many of the other contest videos. It is one of my favorites. The only change I might suggest is to add some sort of a Linux-related URL in the final frame, so that interested viewers will have a starting point other than a raw Google search.
I wish you lots of luck. There are some great, creative videos here and I'm grateful that I don't have to pick the winner. :-)
Thank you for your comment David :)
Very classy video. Intriguing, too!
Good job!
Wonderful start, but needs some kind of comparison to how most people experience computing under M$/@pple.
It's exactly how I would describe what free computing is.