In the IRC channel irc://irc.freenode.net/#ubuntu-ca. Freenode Webchat at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntu-ca

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Minutes

• People should follow @UbuntuWaterloo on Identi.ca and Twitter; also the !ubuntuca group on Identi.ca

• Introductions were made
• Ubuntu 8.04 is being used in Memorial University Data Structures class in St. Johns NF and in University of Waterloo's Computer Science and Math

• The Avayena Project is making progress

• Kwartzlab, the Kitchener-Waterloo hackerspace will be hosting an Ubuntu Global Jam

  • Looking for contacts in Freegeek to host a Jam in Toronto

• UbuntuDeveloperWeek is now running in #ubuntu-classroom, a great place to learn about different technologies and techniques for programming for or on Ubuntu

  • Use Lernid because you get slides and it's easier

• The Ubuntu CD Bribery Program:

  • dscassel will send you a package of 10 CDs if you run an Ubuntu Hour in your town, and post pictures/blog about it

  • There's an Ubuntu Hour in Kitchener/Waterloo on 20 July 2011

  • fhassouneh may be running an Ubuntu Hour in St. Johns soon

  • There is demand for an Ubuntu Hour in Linuxcaffe in Toronto, looking to Freegeek contacts...

• There are people running Ubuntu in the workplace
  • ...but Virtual Box or Crossover Office is still needed for proprietary applications

Agenda

Introductions

• Regulars say hi. New people introduce themselves.

Events

• Ubuntu Global Jam: Sept 2-4

• UbuntuCommunityWeek July 18-22

• UbuntuDeveloperWeek On now!

Anything else?

• This might be a short meeting..