I'm going to try to create a disc and order one from Kunaki to see how
it goes. I'll download the iso. Can you send jpg or png copies of
the labels (or links to ftp or folder share if too big). My email is
cswalsh@gmail.com <mailto:cswalsh@gmail.com>.
Chris Walsh
301-646-9065
cswalsh@gmail.com <mailto:cswalsh@gmail.com>
On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM, Kracked_P_P---webmaster
<webmaster@krackedpress.com <mailto:webmaster@krackedpress.com>> wrote:
When someone I know was looking at Kunaki last year[?], there was
a problem. I tried to order a single DVD and they wanted to
charge me a lot more money that "advertised" for a single copy of
the DVD. It looked like a "low volume fee" type of deal.
If we can get the "advertised" price for a single DVD when a user
wants to order it, plus a reasonable shipping cost, then I would
love to have some print-on-demand service make and send the DVDs
to the users directly. I could supply the .iso file, or someone
in the LO "chain of command" could do it. [My bandwidth is rather
low at times.] Then get the direct link to the DVD and list it
several places. Then let the users order it from the company
directly via that link.
It would be interesting to get the DVD from a NY State company,
since Lulu.com ships the LO book[s] out in my area from a NYS address.
Well Chris, how easy is it to get the DVD creation "process"
started and "such"? I have the .iso file, and the label for 4.1.4
[included within the .iso file]. Would there be a need for any
other user provided "files"? I do not think we would need
anything more than a jewel case, if a better case cost more.
Actually, I just give the DVD out in a black jewel case with maybe
some sheets like the brochure, depending on the person. The label
could be modified to say that the DVD will actually auto-run [asks
to] into your default browser, in Windows based systems.
I have the master Inkscape file[s] that I just modify the version
number to make the new JPG files for the label printing software
that my printer[s] use. Actually the original image[s] are 2000
by 2000 pixels PNG/JPG/SVG files. That resolution prints well for
my printers, but could have the resolution increased for a
"better" media printing system. The DVD has the 2000 pixel JPG
image in two "styles", since I have used two different media with
different printable areas. I like the full coverage "filled"
version, but sometimes it is hard to get that media in a good
burning speed. My last batch of full coverage printable media was
only 8x speed, while I usually try to use 16x+ burning speed DVD
media.
Personally, if the DVD gets made by these print-on-demand
companies, I would add a few dollars to the "cost" and use that as
a donation fund-raiser for LO. Every dollar or two would help,
right?
On 01/01/2014 03:22 PM, Christopher Walsh wrote:
"No setup, mastering, or hidden charges.." It's cheap
because it's
automated. The only disadvantage is limited/no customer
service. I've
used them with no problem, and I have a friend who uses them
all the time
for indie film deliveries.
Chris Walsh
301-646-9065 <tel:301-646-9065>
cswalsh@gmail.com <mailto:cswalsh@gmail.com>
On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Jean Weber
<jeanweber@gmail.com <mailto:jeanweber@gmail.com>> wrote:
Do they have a setup fee? That's usually the killer when
the files are
updated frequently: too expensive for TDF/LO to provide
the service.
(That's one reason the user guides are provided through
Lulu: no setup
fees.)
--Jean
On Thursday, January 2, 2014, Christopher Walsh wrote:
There is a very affordable print on demand service called
Kunaki<http://www.kunaki.com/> in
NY that specializes in automated small run DVD
burning. They burn data
as well as movie files. When you add shipping via US
Mail, the total per
disc is around $5 (US only). $1 dollar for the disc
and $ 4.30 for
shipping.
I like that Kunaki would always be available, they
even offer a
publish-at-no-cost solution, which would let people
order directly from
Kunaki.
Alternatively, I do have replicator and printer at
home, and am willing to
fill in short term for small orders.
Chris Walsh
301-646-9065 <tel:301-646-9065>
cswalsh@gmail.com <mailto:cswalsh@gmail.com>
On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 10:45 AM, Kracked_P_P---webmaster <
webmaster@krackedpress.com
<mailto:webmaster@krackedpress.com>> wrote:
On 12/31/2013 08:20 PM, Jean Weber wrote:
On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 6:49 AM,
Kracked_P_P---webmaster
<webmaster@krackedpress.com
<mailto:webmaster@krackedpress.com>> wrote:
As the person who creates the NA-DVD .iso,
I have offered to burn and
media
print labels for the DVD[s] if people
cannot download the file[s] for
LO
installs.
I have a printer that will print on the
printable DVD media so it
looks
professional.
Right at this time, I have had a severe
health setback and cannot make
these
DVDs for the next few months, or more.
So, is there any USA person who might be
willing to take the NA-DVD
.iso
file,
1- download it,
2 - use the included label file[s] to
print directly into the media,
3 - and ship it to USA people who would
like the DVD.
I charge the person Priority mail rates
and a fee for the media
[etc.].
So
this is not a free service.
There are people who wants the DVD [4.1.4
or 4.0.6] right now, but I
have
been in and out of the hospital and have
difficulty going to the
doctor
office, let alone the post office. So I
could use a volunteer to do
this
type of work.
The NA-DVD project was designed to make
the DVD available, in both a
.iso
download file and a physical media that
users could get access to.
The
.iso
file part is on the LO server system, but
the providing of the
physical
media is the issue at this time.
To be honest, if there was someone in
Canada and the other English
speaking
regions that could do this for their
regions/countries, it would be
welcome.
So, with my health issues, I can no longer
provide the burned/printed
media,
for the at least a month or two, or longer.
So is there anyone in the USA who would be
willing to make and ship
the
physical LO NA-DVD project DVD[s]?
Tim Lungstrom
Tim, sorry to hear about your health problems.
Hope you improve as
quickly as possible.
All, this may be a good incentive for us to
investigate commercial
services that will burn, label, and ship
single or multiple DVDs. For
example,
http://www.publishmymedia.com/index.html
(Note: I know
nothing about that particular service and have
never used them; it's
just an example of what's available.) No doubt
some, or most, charge
too much in upfront (setup) costs to be
viable, but worth
investigating I think. If I have time over the
next few weeks, I'll
investigate it myself.
--Jean
I think some of these print on demand services we
looked into and the
costs were not good for the single disc ordering.
But that was last
year,
Also, every few months we have a new version of LO
to deal with for a
DVD.
Right now, the 4.1.x line is ready[?] to take
over the distribution of
LO
from the "stable" 4.0.6 version of the DVD. At
least that is what it
looks
like on the "lists". So if we make a
print-on-demand service DVD
available
for 4.1.4, it will be replaced by 4.1.5 or 4.1.6?
As for just burning the DVD and handing them out.
. . . Well, that is a
good thing to do for friends, but for businesses
you need something more
professional looking. The DVD contains the label
artwork so after you
download the DVD .iso file, you can burn the DVD
onto printable media
and
then use your media printing "printer" to print
the "professional
looking"
label. You can get a Canon printer that prints
onto CDs and DVDs for
under
$100 USD. I have two of them, but only use
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