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+1 We need to offer complete working smartphone before doing massive
marketing to public. #1 mistake of Openmoko Inc. was unstable
software stack, switching toolkits (GTK+, Qt, EFL) and hardware
bugs. I think, we should provide stable and tested development
platform (stable distribution, SDK and nice documentation), then
write on various MLs and attract mobile developers, come up with
some fancy product name (GTA04 is just codename) and then start
broader marketing on various news websites.<br>
<br>
Best Regards,<br>
<br>
Martix<br>
<br>
Dne 30.12.2011 14:43, Fernando napsal(a):
<blockquote cite="mid:20111230134312.B9ADA964DCEB8@bmail04.one.com"
type="cite">Hi,<br>
<br>
I have a GTA02 which I am using only for NeronGPS. I need a mobile
for a few calls and SMS a month. Some months ago it did not
receive an SMS and I have no idea why. I bought a 20€ Samsung
phone, put the chip in, and got the SMS.<br>
<br>
So, why should I be "excited" to buy a GTA04 for the price tag of
a full android? I don't even know if I will be able to reliably
receive the occasional SMS?<br>
<br>
Just a question, no ranting.<br>
<br>
BTW, I don't think it makes much sense to invest in marketing
without a full product. It seems a too expensive proposition for a
small market of GTA02 and without high confidence of still getting
a reliable phone.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Fernando<br>
<br>
<p>On Dec 30, 2011 06:39 "Alishams Hassam" <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:alishams.hassam@gmail.com"><alishams.hassam@gmail.com></a>
wrote:</p>
<blockquote type="cite">Hello All, <br>
<br>
Firstly note that I am not a marketing expert by any means. I
only wish to throw ideas out there and implement what I have
time for. If there are any marketing experts on the list (heck,
if you're even just interested), please speak up! The only
experience you really need is the ability to write in your
native language. I'm only familiar with English sources but
anything will work. Let's coordinate efforts on the wiki, I'm
sure Openmoko won't mind us piggybacking off their wiki ;p <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Marketing_GTA04">http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Marketing_GTA04</a>
<br>
<br>
Things to mention:<br>
<br>
1. The GTA04 *requires* an FR / NEO1974.<br>
This should serve as a request to get people who have these
collecting dust, selling them online. Maybe this should be made
more explicit?<br>
<br>
2. The GTA04 has vastly improved on every area of the FR.<br>
<br>
3. The GTA04 is made in a proper factory in the EU, and of
quality parts, in small runs - hence the price tag.<br>
This will appeal to those of us who want things done right, not
cheap. <br>
<br>
4. Though there are non-free chunks, harm has been reduced as
much as possible.<br>
Talking about how the wifi firmware has been isolated so it
cannot interfere with the O/S is a great example. <br>
<br>
Areas to Attack:<br>
<br>
1. Online and print magazines, news websites:<br>
<br>
We need to get the word out about the GTA04. I find myself
agreeing with the claim that he GTA04 isn't well known about.
This appeared on Slashdot early this month <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/11/12/01/1910213/openmokos-freerunner-rises-from-the-ashes"
target="_blank">http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/11/12/01/1910213/openmokos-freerunner-rises-from-the-ashes</a>
No mention of a pre-order. There was an article in late July on
the Salon blog: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://blog.slyon.de/2011/07/26/openmoko-gta04-is-getting-reality/%20"
target="_blank">http://blog.slyon.de/2011/07/26/openmoko-gta04-is-getting-reality/
</a><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.phoronix.com/"
target="_blank">Phornix</a> also did an <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAzNDE"
target="_blank">article</a> on Openmoko just a few days ago,
but only one line about the GTA04 :< People are not excited,
so let's make some noise! There are many other tech news sites
out there. <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://arstechnica.com/" target="_blank">Ars Technica </a>comes
to mind, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://lifehacker.com/" target="_blank">Lifehacker</a>
and <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://makezine.com/"
target="_blank">Make</a> would get a kick out of the board
switching procedure, Wired is an older popular magazine, <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.phoronix.com/"
target="_blank">Phoronix</a> I'm sure will do one focused on
the GTA04 and <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.2600.com/" target="_blank">2600 </a>for the
geeks who like print (someone please write a cool article for
those guys - I promise you they'll publish it)! Jeez, I almost
forgot to mention <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://lwn.net/">http://lwn.net/</a><br>
<br>
Traditionally a press release is sent out. I've never written
one before and don't particularly want to start with this. Is
there anyone who has written one before?<br>
<br>
2. Mailing lists of FOSS projects:<br>
<br>
This area cannot be done with a press release blast. Well it
can, but I don't think the subscribers will appreciate spam.
Ideally each of us can write a post about the GTA04 on any other
FOSS lists we are on. I'll get the ball rolling with a post to
the Debian user list soon.The other big relevant list to hit is
the LXDE related mailing lists: <span>lxde-list <<a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:lxde-list@lists.sourceforge.net"
target="_blank">lxde-list@lists.sourceforge.net</a>>,
lubuntu-desktop <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:lubuntu-desktop@lists.launchpad.net"
target="_blank">lubuntu-desktop@lists.launchpad.net</a>></span>
Plasma active could be another one, assuming it runs on the
hardware, as with gnome-shell <span class="gI"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:gnome-shell-list@gnome.org">gnome-shell-list@gnome.org</a></span>
<br>
<br>
Let's get a list of mailings lists going on a wiki page.<br>
<br>
3. Free Geeks<br>
<br>
Free Geek's are organizations dedicated to ethical recycling.
They are all independently run so let's gather a list of each
one's main mailing list and start a discussion. Starting points
include how replacing a board is much more ecological than full
new cell phone. The challenges with such an approach, and
perhaps how FOSS helps to ensure old devices see much more
support than their counterparts. I'll be updating the wiki with
some adresses as I collect them. For now, Free Geek Vancouver: <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:fg-general@lists.freegeekvancouver.org">fg-general@lists.freegeekvancouver.org</a><br>
<br>
4. Hack Spaces<br>
<br>
Hackers love linux and tinkering! We can organize with Hack
Spaces to help less hardware oriented users like myself with
supervision/teaching of the board swap. I'll also be adding them
to the wiki, please help collect addresses if you're too shy to
post. Vancouver Hack Space: <span class="gI"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:vhs-general@lists.hackspace.ca">vhs-general@lists.hackspace.ca</a></span><br>
<br>
5. LUGS<br>
<br>
Linux User Groups are *not* dead. They're less active than they
used to be, however at Linux Con North America, the president of
the CLUG (Calgary LUG), gave a speech and is trying to
reinvigorate things. This is usually full of people who have
disposable income and love to have cool geeky things. The VanLUG
address <span class="gI"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:vanlug@robomod.net">vanlug@robomod.net</a><br>
<br>
6. Kickstarter / similar services<br>
<br>
Perhaps funding for a case for the phones can come form these?
<br>
<br>
Phew, that's all I can think of for now. I'll be updating </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Marketing_GTA04">http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Marketing_GTA04</a>
as time permits. Please reply to the thread, submit ideas,
constructive criticism, or just show you're listening!<br>
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