Subject: Open Source Cd/DVD cover for Open Source Projects

UPDATE: LightScribe Jaunty Jackalope Covers!

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VitalBodies make custom graphics for clients including custom CD and DVD labels. We also like to support (give back to) the Open Source movement. 

One of the inspirations behind this site is creating Open Source projects that others can share in. 

One such project is an Open Source Cd/DVD cover for Open Source Projects. 

The idea started by trying to burn a Custom LightScribe label onto a LightScribe disk with the full moon as the background. 

Next I wanted to make a cover to burn onto a LightScribe disk for Ubuntu for Personal use. Getting LightScribe going in Ubuntu was challenging so I made a BLOG POST to help others. 

From there I though that others might like to burn their own Ubuntu covers using my template so I started to make the cover a bit nicer and more generic and thus flexible in GIMP. Most people might want to change the text or the back ground or get even more artistic.

The JPG image created in GIMP is used by the Lacie program to burn a disk label. The image below is what you would use if you just want to burn a quick label but you can not customize the JPG easily without the GIMP file. 

The disk looks better in the hand than on screen. 

Download the GIMP template:

You will need this FONT for GIMP to display the graphic correctly:  Ubuntu-Title

But what about other Open Source software? 

Well sure, how about a template made in GIMP or Inkscape or both that works for many different Open Source projects. 

Ok...

What if we take that a step further and make an Open Source template that all the Open Source Projects can use or add to? 

Each of us personally only have so much time and expertise. Having others join in and take the project further is fun and helps others help others...

I have taken the idea this far so far. Can you add your expertise? 

Thus, this project is born as a tiny seed that could bloom into some much much more. 

So how far along is the project? 

• Create a generic cover made up of simple rings so we know where to place things. DONE.
  
• Add some centering guidelines. DONE.
  
• Create a cover for Ubuntu using the classic font that Ubuntu uses. DONE.
  
• Use Open Source fonts. DONE.
  
• Use Open Source Programs on an Open Source OS. GIMP and Inkscape and Ubuntu where my personal choices. DONE.
  
• Make the GIMP template in layers so it is easy to change. DONE.
• Create a web page announcing the project. This is that page. DONE.
• Put the web page on an Open Source CMS. I picked Joomla. DONE.
• Upload the GIMP file. DONE.
  
• Link to the Ubuntu-Tittle font.DONE.
  
• Add ready made covers for Jackalope 32 and 64 bit. DONE.
  
• Figure out how to allow others to share and collaborate on the web site. 
• Make the project more accessible 
  
• Add the Ubuntu Logo to the Ubuntu Disk. 
• Invite others to add other labels for other Open Source Projects. 
• Decide if the GNU is the way to go: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
• Decide if the Creative Commons is the way to go: http://creativecommons.org/
  

FAQ:

• QUESTION: Why LightScripe when that is not likely to be Open Source? ANSWER: Just wanted to try LightScribe for disk labels and it works well, Other label formats might be better and we should add them to the collection. 
• QUESTION: How can I help?  ANSWER:Help make the labels work for more Open Source Projects, label templates and such. Create labels other can use to burn and share Open Source software. Consider a goal that can be effectively realized and make that happen.Make a cool label for your favorite Open Source project or projects that do not have labels yet.
  
• QUESTION: What if i just want to burn some labels for Ubuntu disks? ANSWER: Use the GIMP file and font if you want to customise the label like change 64-bit to 32-bit or desktop version to server. 
• QUESTION: Since you have not decide on CC or GNU what can I do with this work? ANSWER:Still deciding, but if you want to contribute contact us. Either way though, you can burn LightScribe Labels for Ubuntu. : ) 
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Here is another program that is for disk labels and is open source: 

http://discwrapper.sf.net/