In recognition of peoples support for Linux Lite, we have launched the 
Premium Release Club.
![[Image: q35Zrgt.png]](http://i.imgur.com/q35Zrgt.png) 
The 
Premium Release Club rewards previous supporters by offering Linux Lite merchandise at discounted prices. For Linux Lite 2.4, members will get 20% off 6 different offers. Membership to the 
Premium Release Club is automatic when you buy anything from the 
Linux Lite Shop. Members get an email 4 days prior to release with the guarantee to be the first to order the latest Linux Lite. For buyers of the DVD, there is a special inscription "
Premium Release Club" on the DVD.
There is a 
members only Coupon Code that will be sent out via an HTML Newsletter, this is how members will secure their discount.
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 (03-27-2015, 08:40 AM)Jerry link Wrote: [ -> ]For Linux Lite 2.4, members will get 20% off 6 different offers.  Members get an email 4 days prior to release with the guarantee to be the first to order the latest Linux Lite.
So, LL will no longer be free?  I have no problem donating to the cause but one of the staples of LL has been it's cost (or lack thereof).
"Linux Lite...simple, fast, 
free"......or did I misunderstand?
 
It will always be free!
Quote:The Premium Release Club rewards previous supporters by offering Linux Lite merchandise at discounted prices.
So people who have bought from the Shop or who have Donated. This is a thank you to them, whilst also trying to support the growth of the OS.
 
If anyone buys 3 DVD's, will he get a coupon for a 20% discount when buying the fourth DVD?
It's like a reward for the members who continue to support the distro, right.
I have a few a few ideas for the shop.
What do you think Jerry about calendars?
Lets say a Linux Lite calendar for 2016 that you can put on your wall.
Or maybe a LL calendar pack with 3 calendars: a wall calendar, calendar for the table and a small pocket calendar.
It's also a form of advertising, and usefull at the same time.
Next, Linux Lite pencils, lighters, key straps, keychains. People carry them everywhere.
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Cups are a good idea. Coffee, tea and linux lite. The only thing is they are fragile so the packaging would have to be appropriate.
Magnets that you put on a fridge. Like a LL stcker or something just for the fridge. 
 
  
Love the pen 

 Some great ideas there misko, in the future we'll definitely expand the Shop. I'm currently in correspondence with a supporter in the US who is arranging some t-shirts for us. I do like the idea of a LL Calendar.
 
 (03-28-2015, 12:34 AM)Jerry link Wrote: [ -> ]I do like the idea of a LL Calendar.
Yeah just hire some bikini models for the calendar and it will really sell.  ;D
 
 (03-27-2015, 12:18 PM)Jerry link Wrote: [ -> ]It will always be free!
Jerry Wrote:The Premium Release Club rewards previous supporters by offering Linux Lite merchandise at discounted prices.
So people who have bought from the Shop or who have Donated. This is a thank you to them, whilst also trying to support the growth of the OS.
I donated so I'm good there but was just curious about discounts on something free.  After looking at the shop a bit more, I see that there would be discounts on LL CDs, thumb drives, etc.
As far as LL merchandise, how about a LL water bottle?  Much more durable than a ceramic coffee mug (and not everybody drinks coffee) so the shipping would be easier (and cheaper).
 
 (03-28-2015, 12:34 AM)Jerry link Wrote: [ -> ]Love the pen  Some great ideas there misko, in the future we'll definitely expand the Shop. I'm currently in correspondence with a supporter in the US who is arranging some t-shirts for us. I do like the idea of a LL Calendar.
 Some great ideas there misko, in the future we'll definitely expand the Shop. I'm currently in correspondence with a supporter in the US who is arranging some t-shirts for us. I do like the idea of a LL Calendar.
Got the pen from a cousin. He was working there last year. 
 
 
 (03-28-2015, 12:55 AM)Shady link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Jerry link=topic=1757.msg13288#msg13288 date=1427502849]
 I do like the idea of a LL Calendar.
Yeah just hire some bikini models for the calendar and it will really sell.  ;D 
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lol 
 
 
It's not all about money. We have to think about LL reputation.
 (03-28-2015, 11:09 AM)Monkeyman link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Jerry link=topic=1757.msg13259#msg13259 date=1427458725]
It will always be free!
Jerry Wrote:The Premium Release Club rewards previous supporters by offering Linux Lite merchandise at discounted prices.
So people who have bought from the Shop or who have Donated. This is a thank you to them, whilst also trying to support the growth of the OS.
I donated so I'm good there but was just curious about discounts on something free.  After looking at the shop a bit more, I see that there would be discounts on LL CDs, thumb drives, etc.
As far as LL merchandise, how about a LL water bottle?  Much more durable than a ceramic coffee mug (and not everybody drinks coffee) so the shipping would be easier (and cheaper).
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Well, mugs can be used for tea, milk, juice, coca-cola, beer and water too. 
 
 
It's just a liquid container.
I like your idea on the water bottle. It's cheap and durable. Not sure about shiping. In US especially. I think when a water bottle from a foreign country shows up they would call bomb squads to open the bottle and test their content. That event would probably be covered by a media crew lurking near by: "Linux Lite terrorists have shipped a suspicious water botle. Rumors say Microsoft might be their target this time." 

 At the end everyone would be so surprised when they realize it was just H2O: "Phew, we dodged the bullet this time." 
 
  
 (03-28-2015, 04:10 PM)misko_2083 link Wrote: [ -> ]Well, mugs can be used for tea, milk, juice, coca-cola, beer and water too.  
 
It's just a liquid container.
I like your idea on the water bottle. It's cheap and durable. Not sure about shiping. In US especially. I think when a water bottle from a foreign country shows up they would call bomb squads to open the bottle and test their content. That event would probably be covered by a media crew lurking near by: "Linux Lite terrorists have shipped a suspicious water botle. Rumors say Microsoft might be their target this time."  At the end everyone would be so surprised when they realize it was just H2O: "Phew, we dodged the bullet this time."
 At the end everyone would be so surprised when they realize it was just H2O: "Phew, we dodged the bullet this time." 
You wouldn't ship it with water in it! 
 
There are a lot of instances where a water bottle (filled with whatever liquid you choose) would be preferable over a ceramic mug.  Exercising, in the car, on a motorcycle, at work (anything other than an office environment).  I can bring a water bottle (plastic or metal) into work.  I can NOT bring in anything glass or ceramic (I work in a prison but it would likely be the same in a warehouse or factory setting).
I don't "geek out" my computer(s) so case stickers wouldn't do me any good.  I refuse to adorn any of my vehicles with bumper stickers, either.  The t shirt idea is a great one.  I think the focus needs to be more non-office type stuff.  LL is more for the "every man" as opposed to the hard core computer jockey.  (Not that it isn't embraced by the latter nor worthy of them.)