[07:56] <desertc> popey: I have an idea for a screencast.
[09:00] <popey> desertc: ...?
[09:05] <desertc> I was thinking that a video people could play in their t.v. based DVD player with a basic introduction to Ubuntu features would be terrific.
[09:05] <desertc> Low on the technical jargon
[09:05] <desertc> and high on the basic features and ease of use.
[09:06] <desertc> Then we could burn it to DVDs in media format for average people to get a basic introduction
[09:07] <desertc> Many people I talk to are uncomfortable even booting to a CDROM, burning an ISO, or downloading code from an unknown website.
[09:08] <desertc> Not that they would be adverse to using Ubuntu ultimately, but they simply are leery of anything new on their computers (since they have come to hate Windows already).
[09:15] <desertc> I know you've made the Introduction to Ubuntu screencast, and I could use that, but I think even that is too technical.
[09:16] <popey> any of the screencasts that have already been made can be burned to DVD to play on a TV
[09:17] <popey> that's a minor technical thing
[09:17] <desertc> Hmm - not sure if I am being clear.
[09:17] <popey> I have made a screencast that shows how to download a cdrom and burn to cd
[09:18] <popey> I was just pointing out by answering your first point that having them on a tv based dvd player isn't an issue
[09:19] <desertc> In the Introduction to Ubuntu, you're showing the Launchpad, versioning, how to download... for someone who is deciding whether they even want to consider Ubuntu, they are looking for reasons to use Ubuntu - features.
[09:19] <popey> ok
[09:20] <desertc> The list of 3 Freedoms is very applicable to this, so is "who is Canonical?".
[09:21] <popey> (4 freedoms) :)
[09:21] <desertc> Why do you only list 3?
[09:21] <desertc> (yes, I realize FSF has 4 Freedoms.)
[09:21] <popey> I am not trying to replicate the fsf, just provide examples
[09:22] <desertc> But I think a totally green viewer would want to know that it includes open office, firefox, email, Ekiga, Totem, Synaptic, 
[09:22] <popey> ok
[09:22] <desertc> Know what I mean?
[09:22] <popey> yes
[09:22] <popey> are you volunteering to make such a screencast?
[09:23] <desertc> Your screencasts are awesome (as I've said to you before) but your audience is a new Ubuntu user.
[09:23] <popey> it is?
[09:23] <desertc> I have been talking with a number of people who have never considered Ubuntu, and it would be great to leave them with a DVD for them to view at home as a next step.
[09:24] <popey> ok
[09:25] <desertc> I would say a new user would be a great audience for your screencasts, but I don't mean to tell you what your audience is.
[09:26] <desertc> I was thinking about creating this screencast that I am mentioning, but I know you must have a nice audio set up there.  I do not think I could create the same level of quality.
[09:27] <desertc> I will think on it further and maybe even get started on something, to at least share with you.  But I did want to run the idea past you, in case you also thought it was useful.
[09:27] <popey> I do
[09:27] <popey> could you create a high level script of some kind?
[09:27] <popey> not word for word, just a list of things that should be shown
[09:28] <desertc> Yes, I sure can.  I will work on it this week.
[09:29] <popey> cool
[09:46] <desertc> I'm looking through all the screencasts again, as I think about this more, and if people could be bothered to watch 1.5 hours on Ubuntu, then I know you cover all the great features over all your wonderful screencasts.  My thought is simply that people might need all the best features and an introduction to the desktop in a fast paced, high level short presentation.  In the meantime, I will build a DVD will the collection of screencasts and 
[09:46] <desertc> hand them out with the LiveCDs
[09:59] <desertc> I will give a try making an audio and or video, too.  Sounds like fun.  Even if the mic sounds bad, then someone can rerecord.  Thanks for your time.
[17:50] <juliux> popey, ping
[18:39] <popey> juliux: pong
[18:39]  * popey will be right back
[19:18] <popey> juliux: what can I do for you?
[19:18] <juliux> popey, nothing, i only pinged you because serentiy asked me about sreencasts
[19:21] <popey> heh, thanks