------------------------------------------------------------------------ Debian Project http://www.debian.org/ Debian Logo Contest February 4, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> News The Debian project is in the process of looking for a new logo. Currently Debian has a semi-official logo, which can be seen at <http://www.debian.org/logos/debianlogo-2.jpg>. As a majority of Debian developers are not happy with the current logo, we are searching for a new logo to replace the current one using a GIMP logo contest. Submission information and other details are available at <http://contest.gimp.org/>. Debian would like to have two logos: one logo with a very liberal license that everyone is free to use (for example on webpages, shirts, etc.), and a more official logo with a restricted license which can only be used on official Debian items (like CD's produced from the official ISO-images). Please note both license are not finished yet. Of course it is important to determine what exactly constitutes a logo. The logo should meet the following criteria: * it must be easily recognizable as the Debian logo * it should not be Linux specific * it must look good in black & white * it must be scalable * it should not be too detailed, so it works in low resolution * works both with and without text at the bottom (can be ignored if the text `Debian' is part of the logo) Each submission should consist of 2 logos for the reasons explained above. Details on submissions can be found on the GIMP contest homepage at <http://contest.gimp.org/>. The winning logo will be decided on by the Debian developers. Since there are a lot of active developers it may take as long as 3-4 weeks after the end of the contest to decide who the winner is. The winner will be awarded an email-address at debian.org, a CD-set with Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 for the architecture of his/her choice (Alpha, i386, m68k, or Sparc) and ever-lasting fame for creating the Debian logo-set. >> About Debian The Debian project is an organization of many users who volunteer their time and effort. One of its tasks is to maintain and update Debian GNU/Linux which is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. Other Debian projects include the development of the Debian GNU/Hurd operating system. Linux kernel based operating systems are POSIX based, freely distributable, and includes features such as true multitasking, virtual memory, shared libraries, demand loading, proper memory management, TCP/IP networking, and other features consistent with Unix-type systems. It is used by individuals and organizations worldwide. GNU Hurd provides architecture-independent services normally found in Unix kernels. The Hurd is a collection of servers that run on top of a microkernel to implement file systems, network protocols, file access control, and other features. Hurd currently runs on the GNU Mach microkernel. >> Contact Information For further information, please send email to the Debian Press Contact <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or visit the Debian homepage at <http://www.debian.org/> -- Nils Lohner E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Debian Press Contact Press: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
