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== Joining Ubuntu Bangladesh (AKA Ubuntu-BD) == == Joining Ubuntu Bangladesh (Ubuntu-BD) ==
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== Upcoming Events ==
=== Ubuntu and Linux Mint User's Meetup ===
On 23rd July 2010 (Friday) Ubuntu Bangladesh and LinuxMint Bangladesh are jointly organizing the biggest meet up of the country, titled as [[http://picasaweb.google.com/toshazed/BontuMinturAdda# |"বন্টু-মিন্টুর আড্ডা"]]
== Workshops ==
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The program will be held at RC Mazumder Auditorium, University of Dhaka from 3.30 PM to 7.30 PM.     * Migrating to Linux: An Introduction to Open Source Tools
          o June 15, 2006 at North South University, Dhaka
    * Ubuntu Linux for Home Users
          o April 8, 2007 at East West University, Dhaka
    * Ubuntu Hardy Heron Release Party
          o May 17, 2009 at Hunger Project - Bangladesh, Dhaka
    * Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live
          o October 21, 2008 at Presidency University, Dhaka
    * Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope Live
          o May 29, 2009 at Presidency University, Dhaka
    * Ubuntu Karmic Koala Release Party
          o November 21, 2009 at IBAIS University, Dhaka
    * Bontu-Mintur Adda
          o July 23, 2010 at University of Dhaka, Dhaka
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== Previous Events ==
=== Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live ===
On 21st November 2008 (Friday) we're going to organise Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live, a program to demonstrate what the latest version of Ubuntu Linux as to offer.

This program will be held at Presidency University from 4:00 PM onwards. The address is:

 [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Presidency+University&jsv=136d&sll=23.796468,90.418071&sspn=0.005861,0.009656&ie=UTF8&ei=KjYZScjSLYK8ogPo-YjgDg&sig2=saVqLO-qAyLw7X-FIYlNJQ&cd=1&cid=23796355,90417430,12368684260040420178&li=lmd&z=14&t=m |Presidency University, House# 11A, Road# 92, Gulshan 2, Dhaka]]

Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live is aimed for novice Linux users where the following topics will be covered:

   1. Ubuntu Installation
   2. Software Installation
   3. Basic Networking and Internet Connectivity
   4. Hardware Detection and Driver Installation
   5. Application/Software Preview
   6. Office Suite
   7. Multimedia
   8. WINE/Crossover
   9. Desktop Customization
   10. System/Administrative Software
   11. Virtualisation (Virtualbox/VMware)
   12. Gaming

To join the program, please register yourself here: [[http://www.ubuntu-bd.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=1 |Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live]]

The entry to this program is free of charge just like our software, and you're welcome to bring in your friends, colleagues, relatives, neighbors, whoever is interested to know about Ubuntu Linux.

Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live is being organised by Bangladesh Linux Users Alliance and [[http://www.ubuntu-bd.org/ |Ubuntu Bangladesh]]
in association with [[http://www.presidency.edu.bd |Presidency University]].
Online media partners of the event are [[http://www.amadeprojukti.com |আমাদের প্রযুক্তি(Amader Projukti)]] and [[http://www.mukto.org/ |মুক্ত.অর্গ (Mukto.org)]].
=== Migrating to Linux ===
Introduction to Open Source Tools'' - A workshop organised at [[http://www.nsu.edu|North South University]] on June 15, 2006, where Computer Science students were introduced to Ubuntu and Kubuntu Linux.
== Trade Shows / Festivals ==
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=== Linux for Home Users ===
A workshop organised at [[http://www.ewubd.edu|East West University]] on April 8, 2007. 108 undergraduate and graduate level students from from 9 departments participated on this day-long workshop, where various issues of Ubuntu and Kubuntu were discussed.
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 * [[http://www.linux.org.bd|Bangladesh Linux Users Alliance]], our sister LUG  * [[http://www.linux.org.bd|Bangladesh Linux Users Alliance]]
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 * Website: http://ubuntu.linux.org.bd  * Website: http://www.linux.org.bd
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Question, suggestions? Let us know. Contact Ubuntu-BD team leaders: Question, suggestions? Let us know:
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[[ShahriarTariq|Shahriar Tariq]] [[ShahriarTariq|Shahriar Tariq]], Team Leader <shahriar@linux.org.bd>
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[[Shabab|Shabab Mustafa]] [[Shabab|Shabab Mustafa]], Liaison Officer <shabab@linux.org.bd>

Ubuntu Bangladesh - The "Deshi" Local Community Team

Our Goals

  • To have Ubuntu users, developers, translators, and volunteers come together
  • To help new users get starting by assisting information and technical support
  • To promote Ubuntu for companies and home users
  • To provide support to all educational sectors
  • To organize events
  • To organize and participate in projects
  • To represent Ubuntu in all major FOSS events in Bangladesh
  • To do presentations and courses
  • To interact closely with international Ubuntu community

Joining Ubuntu Bangladesh (Ubuntu-BD)

Are you a Ubuntu user, developer, translator, or a volunteer? Do you want want to meet other Ubunteros in Bangladesh who believes in the spirit of Ubuntu? If yes, then join us. Joining the Ubuntu-BD team is easy:

  1. Login to your Launchpad account. Create one if you don't have.

  2. Join Ubuntu Bangladesh Team.

  3. Join the official Ubuntu mailing list for Bangladesh.

Done, you are now a Ubuntu-BD member!

Workshops

  • Migrating to Linux: An Introduction to Open Source Tools
    • o June 15, 2006 at North South University, Dhaka
  • Ubuntu Linux for Home Users
    • o April 8, 2007 at East West University, Dhaka
  • Ubuntu Hardy Heron Release Party
    • o May 17, 2009 at Hunger Project - Bangladesh, Dhaka
  • Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Live
    • o October 21, 2008 at Presidency University, Dhaka
  • Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope Live
    • o May 29, 2009 at Presidency University, Dhaka
  • Ubuntu Karmic Koala Release Party
    • o November 21, 2009 at IBAIS University, Dhaka
  • Bontu-Mintur Adda
    • o July 23, 2010 at University of Dhaka, Dhaka

Trade Shows / Festivals

BCS Computer Show 2006

Ubuntu Bangladesh participated at BCS Computer Show 2006, which was held between Semptember 17, 2006 to September 23, 2006. Organised by the Goverment of Bangladesh's Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology and Bangladesh Computer Samity, this year's fair had 85 stalls and 26 pavilions exhibiting new cutting edge computer technologies. On Ubuntu-BD's 300 sqaure feet pavilion, 1178 school-going students were taught how to use Edubuntu Linux. 9000+ leaflets were distributed between visitors which had detailed information on Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu. 250 Ubuntu CDs and 150 Edubuntu CDs were also distributed.

Communications

Team Contact

Question, suggestions? Let us know:

Shahriar Tariq, Team Leader <shahriar@linux.org.bd>

Shabab Mustafa, Liaison Officer <shabab@linux.org.bd>


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