Marketing
In this section, we cover the Fedora Marketing Project.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing
Contributing Writer: Pascal Calarco
Cirgon Will Ship a Fedora Linux HTPC - Encore Media Server
Paul Frields reposted [1] an article [2] detailing the planned August 2008 release of a new Fedora Linux-based $2000 home theatre personal computer (HTPC), Encore Media Server, from Cirgon [4].
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00105.html
[2] http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/2008/07/14/cirgon-will-ship-a-fedora-linux-htpc-encore-media-server/
[3] http://www.cirgon.com/index.html
Open Source in Brazil's Supreme Court
Teseu publicized that the Supreme Court in Brazil is starting to initially replace Microsoft Office for OpenOffice in the Supreme Court offices there. This will hopefully expand to other software applications as well, he indicates.
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00112.html
[2] http://teseu.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/o-primeiro-passo-para-um-mundo-maior/
Red Hat Replaces RHGB With Plymouth
Rahul Sundaram shared [1] a story from Phoronix [2] about Red Hat's replacement of the Red Hat Graphical Boot loader, which is being discontinued and replaced with a new boot loader called Plymouth, engineered by Red Hat's Ray Strode. More information on Plymouth is available on the Fedora wiki [3]
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00072.html
[2] http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NjU3OA
[3] http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/FeatureBetterStartup
Top 4 New Features Proposed for Fedora 10
Rahul Sundaram posted [1] an article in Linux Loop [2] where the writer shared his top four suggested enhancements for Fedora 10, including a web-based software portal, Live CD without the CD, improved support for fingerprint readers, and a 'Fedora Lite,' suitable for older computers. The posting generated some discussion on Linux Loop.
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00073.html
[2] http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2008/07/09/top-4-new-feature-proposed-for-fedora-10/
Fedora-powered tools on new Phoenix BIOS hypervisor
Paul W. Frields forwarded [1] a recent article from BetaNews that reported [2] "that NEC will be among the first PC manufacturers to use its HyperSpace technology...In a meeting with BetaNews on Thursday at this week's Digital Life press preview, the VP said that the HyperSpace platform allows software tools to run on Fedora Linux firmware, even though Windows is installed on the same system."
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00089.html
Concept Art for Fedora 10
Rahul Sundaram contributed [1] a recent article from OSNews [2] encouraging readers to check out developments in concept art for Fedora 10 and pointing to a longer posting in Linux Loop [3]. "For many, their first experience with Fedora leaves them in awe of the incredible artwork. This is an important part of Fedora's reputation, so if your a fan of Fedora art, you should definitely check out what the art team has come up with." The poster at Linux Loop briefly looks at six thematic conceptual sketches to be included in Fedora 10, and concludes, "Overall, I cannot wait to see what Fedora 10’s final theme looks like. If the concepts look this good already, I bet they will look simply incredible when they are finalized."
[1] https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-marketing-list/2008-July/msg00090.html
[2] http://www.osnews.com/story/20039/Concept_Art_for_Fedora_10
[3] http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2008/07/11/early-fedora-10-artwork/