Chris, I’m torn about these ads myself. On the one hand, they don’t completely suck. Attractive female representing Linux is a nice touch. Both the script and the production values are pretty good. On the other hand, the ads contribute to the mistaken impression that there’s no innovation in FOSS. I mean, can’t we come up with our own original campaign while embracing the aesthetic simplicity and beauty at which Apple PR excels?
Mixed feelings.
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What better innovation is there other than time travel?
Come to think of it this is not inconsistent with the way that they “do innovation.”
Outlook -> Evolution
.NET -> Mono
Mac/PC Ads -> Novell Hot Girl Ads
What’s next, the N-pod?
I quite like Red Hat’s “Truth Happens” advertisement myself. But we certainly could use some original, consumer-oriented ads, that’s true.
I think you mean “excels” rather than “exceeds” — but then again, maybe not 🙂
cute ads, with a distinctly home-brew feel to them. i did like the lines, “how long you been standing over there? long time.”
HB, I did indeed mean “excels.” Updated the post accordingly.