For those of you who have visited the Ubuntu online store since Hardy Heron came out, you’ve undoubtedly seen the Hardy Heron t-shirt design. It’s a gorgeous design and a t-shirt I’d want even if I’d never heard of Ubuntu. But the two big problems I’ve had with obtaining the shirt were 1.) the t-shirt costs nearly $30.00 and 2.) they sold out extremely quickly.
Since Ubuntu rolls out with a new version every 6 months (next is Intrepid Ibex) I knew my chances were slim that I’d get a hand on one of those sweet t-shirts. Since these guys were open source I figured it wouldn’t hurt to at least ask for the “source file” for the t-shirt design. Here was their reply:
Hi Devin,
Thank-you very much for your enquiry and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Unfortunately you are correct, we will be brining out the Intrepid Ibex shirts at the end of this month so we will no longer be producing the 2nd edition mens Hardy Heron T-shirts.
I have attached an EPS of the hardy heron design. Hopefully you can use this to produce a T-shirt for yourself.
Keep spreading the Ubuntu love.
Warm regards,
The Canonical Store Team
So now, for all of you out there that wanted one of these shirts as well, here’s the file they sent to me.
I’m so glad I found this. I wanted to get the Hardy shirt — very, very beautiful design. I would’ve gladly worn it even if it wasn’t tied to Ubuntu. But then all of a sudden, they were all gone.
Matt
October 29th, 2008