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== Ubuntu Vancouver: Monthly General Meeting (June 2009) == == Ubuntu Vancouver: Monthly General Meeting (July 2009) ==

=== Meeting Summary, Notes and Links ===

'''Presenters please edit and add your materials. Thanks.'''
 * 20 people in attendance
 * Cake and wine to celebrate our 100th member
 * Presentation attached
<<AttachList>>

 * Lightning Talk 1: "Accessing the Net Wherever your iPhone Has a Signal, Without Jail-breaking." Here's Larry's notes from talk: http://technopragmatica.blogspot.com/2009/07/iphone-tethering-notes-for-ubuntu.html

 * Lightning Talk 2: "Free Linux and Ubuntu Books" (Kim)
  * I carry lots arouund on my laptop. Bring a flash drive to a meeting for copies.
  * Article with 20 free books http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20090405061458383/20oftheBestFreeLinuxBooks-Part1.html
  * Google search for free Ubuntu books http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partner-pub-2070091971271392%3Aougxymc6y19&ie=UTF-8&q=free+ubuntu+books&sa=Search
  * O`Reilly User group page http://ug.oreilly.com/
  * Lots of free (pirated) books in Usenet: '''alt.binaries.e-book.technical'''

 * Lightning Talk 3: "Hacking the Public Library, Ubuntu Style" (Randall)<<BR>>
  VPL's collection fo Ubuntu books is '''abysmal''' (politely).<<BR>>
  Randall's VPL research:<<BR>>
  18 Ubuntu titles (most of them out of date or unavailable.)<<BR>>
  >1000 Windows titles<<BR>>
  >100 Vista titles.<<BR>>
  Here's what you can do to fix this (i.e. hack the library):<<BR>>
  1) Donate your Ubuntu books<<BR>>
  2) Suggest a purchase<<BR>>
  3) Order the official Ubuntu CD and donate it.<<BR>>
  Instructions on how to donate and suggest: http://www.vpl.ca

 * Upcoming Events (open discussion)
 * Door Prizes: 2 "Karmic Koala Rescue Kits" were awarded
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    '''Important:''' Please RSVP at our [[http://www.meetup.com/ubuntuvancouver/calendar/10416251/|Meetup site here]] to let us know if you're coming.     '''Important:''' Please RSVP at our [[http://www.meetup.com/ubuntuvancouver/calendar/10635004/|Meetup site here]] to let us know if you're coming.
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'''Special Notice:''' Our venue '''changed''' in June 2009 based on growing attendance estimates. (Yes, we are growing that fast.) The new location '''Dharmalab''' is very close to where we met before, and is right beside Free Geek, which most of you know...  '''Special Notice:''' Your '''RSVP above''' will ensure that you are updated in the event we need to move to bigger space.
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'''Dharmalab'''
<<BR>>1814 Pandora St., Unit #202
<<BR>>Vancouver, BC V5L 1M5
  '''The Hackery'''
 <<BR>>304 Victoria Drive
 <<BR>>Vancouver
 <<BR>>[[http://thehackery.ca/]]
 <<BR>>Enter the side door (north side of the building) and go up the stairs.
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=== Proposed Agenda ===
=== Agenda ===
(This is an '''update'''. Your feedback is always welcome and important.)

 * Socializing, meet & greet with sweets (6:30 - 7:00pm)
 * Turn on the projector
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 * Recently in Ubuntuland (all)
 * Future Events Discussion. Call For Proposals.
 * Team Reporting
 * A really cool demo, maybe 3!! (Details to come)		  * Youth Summer Learning Sessions (Kim)
 * Recently in Ubuntuland: What's the Biggest News You've Heard in the Past Month? (all)
 * Lightning Talk 1: "Accessing the Net Wherever your iPhone Has a Signal, Without Jail-breaking." (Larry)
 * Ligthning Talk 2: "Free Linux and Ubuntu Books" (Kim)
 * Lightning Talk 3: "Hacking the Public Library, Ubuntu Style" (Randall)
 * Upcoming Events (open discussion)
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 * Socializing (8:15 - 8:45 pm) ... continue on The Drive for those who want...
 * Tiny Little Tripod (Kim)

Ubuntu Vancouver: Monthly General Meeting (July 2009)

Presenters please edit and add your materials. Thanks.

  • 20 people in attendance
  • Cake and wine to celebrate our 100th member
  • Presentation attached

  • [get | view] (2009-07-10 20:40:15, 1700.5 KB) [[attachment:Presentation from General Meeting July 9 2009]]
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When

  • Thursday 09 July, 2009; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM


    Important: Please RSVP at our Meetup site here to let us know if you're coming.

Where

  • Special Notice: Your RSVP above will ensure that you are updated in the event we need to move to bigger space.

    The Hackery
    304 Victoria Drive
    Vancouver
    http://thehackery.ca/
    Enter the side door (north side of the building) and go up the stairs.

For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/ubuntuvancouver/calendar/10635004/

Agenda

(This is an update. Your feedback is always welcome and important.)

  • Socializing, meet & greet with sweets (6:30 - 7:00pm)

  • Turn on the projector
  • Welcome new members! (Kim, our fearless Founder)

  • Evangelism Advocacy & Marketing Update (Randall. a.k.a. Mr. Buzz)

  • XO on Ubuntu Event - How did it go? (Randall)
  • Youth Summer Learning Sessions (Kim)
  • Recently in Ubuntuland: What's the Biggest News You've Heard in the Past Month? (all)
  • Lightning Talk 1: "Accessing the Net Wherever your iPhone Has a Signal, Without Jail-breaking." (Larry)
  • Ligthning Talk 2: "Free Linux and Ubuntu Books" (Kim)
  • Lightning Talk 3: "Hacking the Public Library, Ubuntu Style" (Randall)
  • Upcoming Events (open discussion)
  • Door Prize! (Always a surprise!)
  • Socializing (8:15 - 8:45 pm) ... continue on The Drive for those who want...
  • Tiny Little Tripod (Kim)

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