<html><head></head><body>I like the logo. Here's my input<br>
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Definitely write EOMA in one line, perhaps write certified going down and eoma going horizontally then the number below that, so its kinda rectangular<br>
I do think a textless logo is important, kinda like USBs SS Trident. You know, something to go next to a certified slot :)<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On January 24, 2017 11:37:21 PM GMT+03:00, Parobalth <parobalth@gmail.com> wrote:<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
<pre class="k9mail"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 1ex 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid #729fcf; padding-left: 1ex;"> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 6:42 PM, Parobalth <parobalth@gmail.com> wrote:<br /> <br /><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 1ex 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid #ad7fa8; padding-left: 1ex;"> I can write down some of my ideas which currently live relatively<br /> unstructured in my head if it is seen as a good idea by Luke and the<br /> community.<br /></blockquote> <br />On Mon, Jan 09, 2017 at 12:36:14PM +0000, Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton<br />wrote:<br /> go for it, it's always helpful.<br /></blockquote><br />To promote EOMA68-A20 and the housings I think we need shiny Images,<br />Graphics, Comics, Videos to get the message across. I try to focus on<br />the soon available products. I agree with Allan and Alain that a logo is<br />needed. For the .gif under A) I created a placeholder logo that you can<br />view here: <a href="https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68.png">https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68.png</a> Maybe we can build on<br />the idea of the green circuit board (earth) and the blue circle (ocean)<br />which symbolize our planet. <br /><br />A) Explain the concept:<br />Have a look at this small .gif<br />(<a href="https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68-A20.gif">https://www.parobalth.org/EOMA68-A20.gif</a>) where I used images from the<br />crowd supply campaign to illustrate the idea. Be warned that I just<br />quickly hacked it together. <br />I propose to refine the message (better content and flawless execution)<br />and to do similar ones for upgrades, use cases...<br /><br />B) Problem and Lukes Story:<br />Status Quo: In the digital age we are used to throw away computers<br />because of multiple reasons: forced-upgrades, upgrades, unrepairable<br />(costs / no spareparts), shiny-new-syndrom.<br />Solution: One man had the vision to create eco-conscious,<br />freedom-respecting, money-saving, modular hardware. Luke Kenneth Casson<br />Leighton the developer and guardian of the EOMA68 standard has been<br />working fiercly for the past years to make his vision come true.<br />Currently he is on site in China and Taiwang to fulfill the successful<br />crowdfunding campaign. EOMA68 becomes a reality in Spring 2017 with the<br />EOMA68-A20 computer card, the micro desktop and a 15" Laptop Housing.<br />Preorder now! <br /><br />C) Examples of User Groups:<br />I separated 4 main user groups to emphasize the message. They certainly<br />don't exist as separate entities in reality. In reality there are<br />multiple overlapping reasons for EOMA68. For example concerning myself<br />1. and 3. are the main reasons I backed the project. Someone only<br />looking for good enough computing with a low environmental footprint<br />doesn't have to be "welcomed" and scared away by datasheets and<br />technical mumbo jumbo. <br /><br />Every group has a "catchy" motto in parenthesis:<br /><br />1. FLOSS/Libre/Security/Privacy (Compute like no one is watching):<br />* RYF certification <br />* Libre<br />* lowest common denominator<br />* truly libre strategy<br />* Right to freedom of opinion and expression; access to the<br />* Internet is a basic human right: "the same rights people have<br />* offline must also be protected online."<br />* mass surveillance, NSA<br />* no backdoors<br />* secure<br />* made by someone who cares<br />* mainline support<br />* non modifiable readable BootROM<br />* no NDAs<br />* firmware and kernel sources GPL<br /><br />2. Non-Technical (Solutions not problems):<br />* Pop it in it will work<br />* share housings/cards with family members<br />* money-saving<br />* pre-installed OS<br />* works out of the box<br /><br />3. Eco-Conscious (reduce, reuse, recycle):<br />* low power consumption<br />* off grid computing solution<br />* modular<br />* 3D-Print replacement parts<br />* print locally (reduces shipping and saves<br />* shipping costs for tiny plastic parts)<br />* repairable<br />* Factory conditions and production (@Luke can<br /> you add some information)<br />* good enough computing<br />* minimalistc, reduce stuff, travel light -><br />* go for just a bare computer card<br />* reduce, reuse, recycle<br />* stop forced upgrades which force you to<br />* throw away a working computer<br /><br />4. Developer/Maker (Show me everything):<br />* CAD-Files available<br />* schematics<br />* datasheets<br />* no NDAs<br />* firmware and kernel sources GPL<br />* print your own parts<br />* build your custom solution<br /><br />D) Personal Stories:<br />It may be a good idea to collect some personal stories. <br />For example I bought a Netbook 5 years ago and use it a lot. If I<br />would use a non-free OS the netbook would already be obsolete (forced<br />upgrade). Recently I noticed that I wish the netbook to be just a<br />netbook housing and that I just could upgrade the computer card and<br />double the RAM (the netbook only has 1GB). <br /><br />E) Catchy slogans:<br />Be part of the revolution! <br />No more forced-upgrades!<br />Live the manufacturers nightmare!<br />Break the throw-away cycle - start the age of modular good-enough<br />computing!<br /><br />If you have critique, questions, suggestions, thoughts and comments <br />please let me know. Collaboratin is very welcome. <br /><br /><br /><hr /><br />arm-netbook mailing list arm-netbook@lists.phcomp.co.uk<br /><a href="http://lists.phcomp.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/arm-netbook">http://lists.phcomp.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/arm-netbook</a><br />Send large attachments to arm-netbook@files.phcomp.co.uk</pre></blockquote></div><br>
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