Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Re: Regional LibO CD/DVD fulfillment

On 10/12/2010 20:09, Benjamin Horst wrote:
> > So, I'm currently discussing it with Pierre-Yves as they have a
> > project to deliver content directly to the Francophone countries.
> > There is also some initiatives that may be used for sponsoring see
> > :
> http://www.inforoutes.francophonie.org/actualites/nouvelle.cfm?der_id=302&type=accueil
> >
>and more generally the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. 
>But I'll update the progress on our FR lists.
> Sophie,
>
> Does the above link refer to possible grants from a government or
> foundation? Something that could help cover the costs of distribution
> by CD, DVD or other media? If so, that is a very promising avenue to
> pursue.

Yes, it's a kind of foundation, it will need some work and we shouldn't 
take it for granted, but it's a very interesting possibility to bring 
software and contents where it's very difficult to get it. It has to be 
dedicated to education, peace, women education, etc.
> In any case, the idea of sponsorships for free CDs mailed to new
> users is worth considering. Perhaps sponsors would ask to advertise
> on the exterior of the case the media is shipped within, in exchange
> for covering the cost? (Netflix envelopes all include ads inside the
> package, which must help defray their operating costs.)

Yes, may be, and I like that we consider it when possible.

Kind regards
Sophie

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