[nzlug] First Contact Protocols needed: Acer in Touch

[Nevyn]

I would really like to offer the services of people like ourselves to
make custom builds for any future products being released with Linux
installed. Hopefully avoiding the situation of products being released
without the proper support.

If they're insisting on using Connexant modems I would also like to
strike some sort of deal with Linuxant. Even if the drivers aren't
included by default, as I'm sure most people won't use the modem in
such machines, an easy option to install with a considerable discount
(given a name like Acer behind such a deal).

The only thing we would really need from Acer or any other OEM would
be two of such products. One to experiment on and one to try any final
solutions and use to make the final build.

This allows us to make sure Linux is installed properly. Things like
frame buffer drivers if switching between X and console doesn't work
properly, making additional keys work properly, allowing for CPU
scaling, sort out hibernate and suspend, making sure all the hardware
works etc. Just those extra bits and pieces which would make Linux a
much more enjoyable experience without feeling like you're making a
sacrifice by buying a Linux machine.

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 8:26 PM, simon <simonbridge at ihug.co.nz> wrote:
> I have just had a gold-channel communication from Stewart Williams of
> the planet NZ Acer. He wants to meet to discuss how Acer NZ can help.
>
> It occurs to me that there are people who are officially representing
> FOSS in NZ, and I don't want to tread on anybodies toes here.
>
> I am happy to follow through with this myself and it *is* mostly about
> supporting the 4315 (which I have a lot of notes about) so I'm probably
> the logical person to do this (at least in the first instance).
>
> The meet is tentatively set for the end of May.
> Feedback please... what do I need to be aware of?
>
> (But lets not scare these guys off.)
>
>
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