On 12/27/06, Rony wrote:
Thanks to the efforts of Roshan who did the wiki, my text is up on the wiki at
http://db.glug-bom.org/wiki/index.php/Linux_Brochure_Quick_Guide
Great job! I'd like to suggest one thing; there's probably a bit too much of text (not discounting the screenshots) -- a bit like droning about a certain thing. A brochure should give out all this information with as little text and as much visual cue as possible; sort of like an ad where most information is visual.
Modern college brochures are an example where pictures of labs and facilities take more focus than the actual text. Factual data also will play a great role (like security related data, some quotes from major companies, personalities, etc.).
Lastly, give them access to Linux at the end of the brochure (in fact all throughout the brochure). Links to major distributions would make this complete.
I'll also try to pitch in with some stuff this weekend if you'd like it.
Marginally relevant comment: There was an ad by IBM a few years back saying "The future is Linux". That was quite cool :)
Regards,