Re: Fedora Vendor/Distribution Information (Wiki/Project idea)

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Doesn't this section already provide the information you are talking about?
http://fedora.redhat.com/download/vendors.html

However, I think it would make sense to duplicate this information in the Wiki.
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On 7/31/05, Patrick Barnes <nman64@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I wanted to throw out the idea of setting up a spot on the wiki to
> provide information about distribution of Fedora, particularly expanding
> upon information for distributors.  At current, there are no
> readily-available guidelines for OEM companies who are interested in
> distributing Fedora Core.  There also isn't much information for
> companies interested in preparing and selling Fedora in packaged forms.
> Working for an OEM vendor, I know this kind of thing is sought after.  I
> would like to change things.
> 
> I propose http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution be used to provide
> information about obtaining and distributing Fedora Core.  I would like
> it to be a resource for both companies and end users.  For companies, it
> can provide guides and guidelines for the legal distribution of Fedora
> Core in assorted media formats, including pre-installed systems.  For
> the end user, it can provide information on how to properly obtain,
> install, or upgrade Fedora Core, including how to find vendors locally
> or online.  It would be nice to provide a page to list local vendors.
> Currently, the vendor list at f.r.c is limited to online vendors.
> 
> At least for now, this section would largely be linking to the disparate
> resources on f.r.c and in the wiki.  This section could be linked with
> the Fedora Marketing Project, and with smaller projects like the LiveCD
> effort.  It could provide a central point to tie these various aspects
> of Fedora distribution together.  It might be nice to back this effort
> up with a mailing list et al.  Providing a framework for vendors to
> introduce themselves and request listings would be a must.
> 
> I'd love any feedback on this idea.  If there are no real objections,
> I'd love to get this started.
> 
> I've sent this message to both fedora-devel-list and
> fedora-marketing-list to field the opinions of all who this most
> immediately concerns.  For those of you who subscribe to both, I
> apologize for the duplication.  Further discussion should probably be
> directed at fedora-marketing-list.
> 
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