Re: Microflyer

Thanks, Joost - will do!

On Fri, May 26, 2023, 19:57 Joost van Baal-Ilić <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> Thanks for your interest!  Your idea sounds good to me, just start
> implementing.  You're welcome to use debian-flyers.git repo for that.
>
> Happy Hacking!
>
> Bye,
>
> Joost
>
>
> On Fri, May 26, 2023 at 05:20:51PM +0100, James Addison wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Inspired partly by seeing Akshat's merge request to add a QR code
> > download link to the Debian flyer, and also partly from a desire to
> > promote the upcoming bookworm release near me, I have been wondering
> > about the idea of developing a 'microflyer' for Debian in the
> > debian-flyers.git repo.
> >
> > The use case for this would be a low-ink, large-ish font,
> > six-to-an-A4-sheet printable flyer that can be distributed to local
> > small businesses, noticeboards, charities, and other relevant parties
> > who might reasonably be interested in cost-effective alternative ways
> > to use their computers - or simply to learn about alternative
> > operating system options that exist.
> >
> > Here is an attempt at some copywriting for inclusion on the flyer:
> >
> > ---- BEGIN FLYER ----
> >   [swirl] debian
> >   the universal operating system
> >
> >   Debian is a free operating system for computers of all kinds.  It
> > offers over 59,000 packaged utilities and applications, including
> > office software, programming tools, and graphics editing software to
> > browse and install easily.
> >
> >   Continuous improvements and timely security updates are provided by
> > a large community of volunteers who have both subject area interest
> > and expertise in the software that they maintain - and if you want to,
> > you can make changes and participate in development yourself.
> >
> >   To learn more about Debian and to find out what it can do -- with or
> > without installing it permanently on a computer -- scan the QR code
> > below, or visit https://www.debian.org for more information and ways
> > to get started with Debian using a USB stick, cloud computer, CD or
> > DVD.
> > ---- END FLYER ----
> >
> >
> > In my mind, it seems possible that that is still too wordy, and/or
> > that the volume of text compared to imagery/logo could still be too
> > text-heavy.  The QR code and logo could provide some nice balance,
> > though - especially in (optional) colour.
> >
> > What do you think?  I hope to draft up something like this over the
> > next few days.
> >
> > Regards,
> > James
> >
>