The Linux Foundation’s 2010 We’re Linux Video Contest: The Linux Super Bowl Ad

“Last year, the inaugural We’re Linux video contest kicked off a
storm of creativity and captured the spirit of Linux and the
diversity of its community. The winning video “What Does it Mean to
Be Free” was an inspirational piece that communicated the ideals of
the open source operating system. To watch videos submitted for
last year’s contest, including the winning submission, please click
here.

“This year we want to up the game and uncover more talent. What
if the Linux community had its own ad running during the Super
Bowl? How would you convey the power of Linux in a 30 – 60
video spot that would air during the big game?

“Just like last year we want you to be in charge. While the
Linux Foundation could write a detailed creative brief and tell you
exactly what to do, it’s not our style (or hopefully yours.) Linux
isn’t a top-down, commercially controlled operating system. It’s a
grassroots product of mass collaboration. But here are a few
questions to think about:”

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