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  * 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'''
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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18 Ubuntu titles (most of them out of date or unavailable.)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
  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  18 Ubuntu titles (most of them out of date or unavailable.)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

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

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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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