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Ubuntu Tag Lines

Sometime in the wee hours of yesterday morning I sent the following request to the Ubuntu UK mailing list:

Hello list

I'm working on some web based adverts to do a little Ubuntu advocacy. Now I know you 'orrible lot are a talented bunch [FYI - that was some flattery] so I thought I'd ask for your ideas and opinions.

Basically there's an image based link along with a text based link. The images are already sorted but the text based links need a little creative thinking. The format goes like this:

Ubuntu Linux, <—insert tag line with 10 words or less—>

The tag line needs to sell Ubuntu as best as it can. Serious and comical suggestions welcome :-)

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Phil/.

P.S. No points for suggesting "Linux for Human Beings!" :D

The list responded really well and loads of suggestions came back. Thank you to everybody who contributed, there was too many of you to mention individually, but you know who you are. I've compiled the suggestions below:

• Ubuntu Linux, like Windows without the grief.
• Ubuntu Linux, making computing fun again.
• Ubuntu Linux, we know what community means.
• Ubuntu Linux, just works.
• Ubuntu Linux, always free, always fun.
• Ubuntu Linux, no viruses, no malware, just honest computing.
• Ubuntu Linux, The simplest Operating System.
• Ubuntu Linux, Made in Scotland from Girders.
• Ubuntu Linux, Not just for nerds anymore.
• Ubuntu Linux, Officially used by James Bond.
• Ubuntu Linux, Kills 100% of viruses. Dead. (along the lines of Domestos advert)
• Ubuntu Linux, The 0S ov l33t hax0rs.
• Ubuntu Linux, Does exactly what it says on the tin. (Ronseal)
• Ubuntu Linux, reaches the parts other operating systems cannot reach. (Carlsberg)
• Ubuntu Linux, f**k it, why not?
• Ubuntu Linux, Linux for Human Beings! (yeah yeah I know)
• Ubuntu Linux, free, fast, simple.
• Ubuntu Linux, it works!
• Ubuntu Linux, do YOU like shiny things?
• Ubuntu Linux, download, burn, install.
• Ubuntu Linux, more cunning than a fox.
• Ubuntu Linux, goes well with a cup of tea.
• Ubuntu Linux, how do you want to destroy Microsoft today?
• Ubuntu Linux, f0r l33t p30pl3.
• Ubuntu Linux, can I has cheeseburger?
• Ubuntu Linux, better than a cup of tea and a scone. [Ed. WTF?]
• Ubuntu Linux, leave the matrix.
• Ubuntu Linux, jump on the bandwagon.
• Ubuntu Linux, haz cheesburger! nom nom nom
• Ubuntu Linux, a totally organic experience. (Herbal Essences)
• Ubuntu Linux, all your base are NOT belong to us.
• Ubuntu Linux, kicks Chuck Norris's ass.
• Ubuntu Linux, sexier than the Hoff. [Ed. Debatable!]
• Ubuntu Linux, goes down less often than the Pope.
• Ubuntu Linux, because life's complicated enough. (Abby National)
• Ubuntu Linux, don't leave home without it. (Amex)
• Ubuntu Linux, get a little eXtra help. (Halifax)
• Ubuntu Linux, proud to be different. (Nationwide Building Soc.)
• Ubuntu Linux, the OS that likes to say Yes. (Trustee Savings Bank)
• Ubuntu Linux, Because you're worth it. (L'Or'eal)
• Ubuntu Linux, U-B-U-N-T-U spells Relief. (Rolaids)
• Ubuntu Linux, the Linus effect. (Lynx)
• Ubuntu Linux, software your way. (Sky TV)
• Ubuntu Linux, make the dream come true. (Disney World)
• Ubuntu Linux, try something new today. (Sainsbury's)
• Ubuntu Linux, you can do it when you Ubuntu it. (B&Q)
• Ubuntu Linux, No Nonsense. (John Smith's)
• Ubuntu Linux, better than bunny wunnies. (John Smith's)
• Ubuntu Linux, the real thing. (Coca-Cola)

And finally:

• Ubuntu Linux, what Windows would be like if it worked properly…

Oh and not forgetting this disqualified entry from Jim :-)

• Carlsberg doesn't do Operating Systems, but if it did it would be the best: Ubuntu.

You can read the full thread here:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-uk/2007-October/007431.html