Fedora Project Sign for GITEX Demo Pod -- here we go ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Mon, 2007-07-30 at 16:46 +0200, Chitlesh GOORAH wrote:
> Without RH logo. !
> Why ? following John Babich discussion, some of us had some
> difficulties in organizing fedora booths at certain events in the
> past, just because Fedora was too related to Red Hat.
> Some organizers pointed to the direct influence of Red Hat in fedora's
> marketing team. At that time, we hadn't much choice than to accept and
> pay high price for the booth.

As Daimler learned from the UAW at Chrysler, if they think you have
money, they will ask for it.  Now that it's no longer Daimler-Chrysler
and just Chrysler, the UAW ain't asking for it any more.  Why?  Because
they still need Chrysler, their employer.  ;)

Same deal.  Events will ask for money from Fedora(TM) if they think Red
Hat(R) will provide.  If Red Hat(R) will not, then they will still
invite Fedora(TM).  Why?  Because the events still need Fedora(TM).  ;)

> Most of the work done by the local ambassadors were in vain since we
> couldn't afford to pay more. Time was wasted.
> Now things have changed in the fedora community, but in some people's
> mind it isn't. So I strongly request you to avoid using Red Hat logo
> next to Fedora's in the future.
> Please don't complicate the life of other fedora ambassadors.

I really need to write an "unofficial/non-sanctioned" Fedora(TM) and Red
Hat(R) FAQ like I did in the past to explain this stuff.  I would open
it up for commentary for accuracy, etc...

Until then ...
  Fedora(TM) exists for a reason, many times on its own  ;)


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