[Arm-netbook] EOMA68 In A Intel Card World?

[Allan Mwenda]

I like the logo. Here's my input

Definitely write EOMA in one line, perhaps write certified going down and eoma going horizontally then the number below that, so its kinda rectangular
I do think a textless logo is important, kinda like USBs SS Trident. You know, something to go next to a certified slot :)


On January 24, 2017 11:37:21 PM GMT+03:00, Parobalth <parobalth at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 6:42 PM, Parobalth <parobalth at gmail.com>
>wrote:
>> 
>> > I can write down some of my ideas which currently live relatively
>> > unstructured in my head if it is seen as a good idea by Luke and
>the
>> > community.
>> 
>>On Mon, Jan 09, 2017 at 12:36:14PM +0000, Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton
>>wrote:
>>  go for it, it's always helpful.
>
>To promote EOMA68-A20 and the housings I think we need shiny Images,
>Graphics, Comics, Videos to get the message across. I try to focus on
>the soon available products. I agree with Allan and Alain that a logo
>is
>needed. For the .gif under A) I created a placeholder logo that you can
>view here: https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68.png Maybe we can build on
>the idea of the green circuit board (earth) and the blue circle (ocean)
>which symbolize our planet. 
>
>A) Explain the concept:
>Have a look at this small .gif
>(https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68-A20.gif) where I used images from the
>crowd supply campaign to illustrate the idea. Be warned that I just
>quickly hacked it together. 
>I propose to refine the message (better content and flawless execution)
>and to do similar ones for upgrades, use cases...
>
>B) Problem and Lukes Story:
>Status Quo: In the digital age we are used to throw away computers
>because of multiple reasons: forced-upgrades, upgrades, unrepairable
>(costs / no spareparts), shiny-new-syndrom.
>Solution: One man had the vision to create eco-conscious,
>freedom-respecting, money-saving, modular hardware. Luke Kenneth Casson
>Leighton the developer and guardian of the EOMA68 standard has been
>working fiercly for the past years to make his vision come true.
>Currently he is on site in China and Taiwang to fulfill the successful
>crowdfunding campaign. EOMA68 becomes a reality in Spring 2017 with the
>EOMA68-A20 computer card, the micro desktop and a 15" Laptop Housing.
>Preorder now! 
>
>C) Examples of User Groups:
>I separated 4 main user groups to emphasize the message. They certainly
>don't exist as separate entities in reality. In reality there are
>multiple overlapping reasons for EOMA68. For example concerning myself
>1. and 3. are the main reasons I backed the project. Someone only
>looking for good enough computing with a low environmental footprint
>doesn't have to be "welcomed" and scared away by datasheets and
>technical mumbo jumbo. 
>
>Every group has a "catchy" motto in parenthesis:
>
>1. FLOSS/Libre/Security/Privacy (Compute like no one is watching):
>* RYF certification 
>* Libre
>* lowest common denominator
>* truly libre strategy
>* Right to freedom of opinion and expression; access to the
>* Internet is a basic human right: "the same rights people have
>* offline must also be protected online."
>* mass surveillance, NSA
>* no backdoors
>* secure
>* made by someone who cares
>* mainline support
>* non modifiable readable BootROM
>* no NDAs
>* firmware and kernel sources GPL
>
>2. Non-Technical (Solutions not problems):
>* Pop it in it will work
>* share housings/cards with family members
>* money-saving
>* pre-installed OS
>* works out of the box
>
>3. Eco-Conscious (reduce, reuse, recycle):
>* low power consumption
>* off grid computing solution
>* modular
>* 3D-Print replacement parts
>* print locally (reduces shipping and saves
>* shipping costs for tiny plastic parts)
>* repairable
>* Factory conditions and production (@Luke can
>  you add some information)
>* good enough computing
>* minimalistc, reduce stuff, travel light ->
>* go for just a bare computer card
>* reduce, reuse, recycle
>* stop forced upgrades which force you to
>* throw away a working computer
>
>4. Developer/Maker (Show me everything):
>* CAD-Files available
>* schematics
>* datasheets
>* no NDAs
>* firmware and kernel sources GPL
>* print your own parts
>* build your custom solution
>
>D) Personal Stories:
>It may be a good idea to collect some personal stories. 
>For example I bought a Netbook 5 years ago and use it a lot. If I
>would use a non-free OS the netbook would already be obsolete (forced
>upgrade). Recently I noticed that I wish the netbook to be just a
>netbook housing and that I just could upgrade the computer card and
>double the RAM (the netbook only has 1GB). 
>
>E) Catchy slogans:
>Be part of the revolution! 
>No more forced-upgrades!
>Live the manufacturers nightmare!
>Break the throw-away cycle - start the age of modular good-enough
>computing!
>
>If you have critique, questions, suggestions, thoughts and comments 
>please let me know. Collaboratin is very welcome. 
>
>
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