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| ''' NEXT [[DistrictOfColumbiaTeam/MeetingNotes/20130822|MEETING]]: August 22nd, 2013 7:00PM''' | |
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| {{attachment:dc-loco.jpg}} Welcome fellow Ubuntites, Ubuntunistas, Ubunturists ("Ubunt-tourist"), etc! The DCTeam [[LoCoTeams|LoCo]] covers the Washington, DC metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia. We focus our efforts on advocating the use of [[EdubuntuWiki|Edubuntu]] in K-12 schools, local libraries, community centers, and housing projects... and wherever else we can think of. [[EdubuntuInstallations|Yorktown High School]] piloted, and remains actively involved in the development of Edubuntu. Other recent accomplishments include a rather successful [[http://maitri.ubuntu.com/softwarefreedomday/wiki/index.php/Washington|Software Freedom Day event]] and the installation of Edubuntu for the [[EdubuntuInstallations|Tenants’ and Workers’ Support Committee]] and both the [[EdubuntuInstallations|Mount Rainier]] and the [[http://cityoftakomapark.org/library/|Takoma Park]] public libraries. | {{attachment:dc-loco.jpg}} Welcome fellow Ubuntites, Ubuntunistas, Ubunturists ("Ubunt-tourist"), etc! The DistrictOfColumbiaTeam [[LoCoTeams|LoCo]] covers the Washington, DC, metropolitan area (also includes parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia). We focus on advocating the use of [[Edubuntu|Edubuntu]] in K-12 schools, local libraries, community centers, Section 8 (low-income) housing, and wherever else we can think of. [[EdubuntuInstallations|Yorktown High School]] piloted and remains actively involved in the development of Edubuntu. Other accomplishments include tabling for [[http://softwarefreedomday.org/|Software Freedom Day]] annually at the Takoma Park Folk Festival since 2005 and the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE). We have also installed Edubuntu for the [[EdubuntuInstallations|Tenants’ and Workers’ Support Committee]] and both the [[EdubuntuInstallations|Mount Rainier]] and the [[http://cityoftakomapark.org/library/|Takoma Park]] public libraries. Recently, members have participated in [[http://crisiscommons.org/|CrisisCamp Haiti, DC]]. |
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| New members of the DCTeam should probably learn how to use GPG, so that they can digitally sign e-mail, files, etc. In particular, using GPG is required in order to sign the Ubuntu [[http://www.ubuntulinux.org/community/conduct/|Code of Conduct]], which makes you a true [[https://wiki.launchpad.canonical.com/UbuntuMembership?highlight=Ubuntite|Ubuntite]]. In addition, you become part of the "web of trust". To learn about working with GPG, see the GnuPrivacyGuardHowto page. See also "[[http://www.youdzone.com/signature.html|What is a digital signature?]]". This [[http://www.hlug.org/presentations/gpg/gpg.html|GPG tutorial]] also looks promising. (You can also contact KevinCole if you get stuck.) | New members of the DistrictOfColumbiaTeam learn to use GnuPG so that they can digitally sign e-mail, files, etc. In particular, using GPG is required to sign the Ubuntu [[http://www.ubuntulinux.org/community/conduct/|Code of Conduct]], which makes one a true [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership|Ubuntu member]]. In addition, you become part of the "web of trust". To learn about working with GPG, see the GnuPrivacyGuardHowto page. See also "[[http://www.youdzone.com/signature.html|What is a digital signature?]]". This [[http://www.hlug.org/presentations/gpg/gpg.html|GPG tutorial]] also looks promising. (You can also contact KevinCole if you get stuck.) |
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| * [[http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/Ubuntu-us-dc|Mailing list]] * IRC Channel: #ubuntu-dc |
* [[https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/Ubuntu-us-dc|Mailing list]] * IRC Channel: #ubuntu-us-dc * [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-districtofcolumbia|Launchpad Page]] |
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| * [[KevinCole|Kevin Cole]] - [[https://launchpad.net/people/kjcole|team contact]] * [[JeffreyElkner|Jeff Elkner]] * [[PaulFlint|Paul Flint]] * [[NicholasWheeler|Nicholas Wheeler]] - [[https://launchpad.net/people/dragoncow2|team admin :p]] * [[https://launchpad.net/~celeste|Celeste Lyn Paul]] * [[https://launchpad.net/~j-klamuth|Greg Reagle]] * [[BCurtisWX|Brian Curtis]] * [[LukeFaraone|Luke Faraone]] * [[MacoMorgan|Mackenzie Morgan]] |
Please see the LoCo's [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-districtofcolumbia/+members#active|membership page]]. = Software Development and Documentation = * [[https://edge.launchpad.net/schooltool|CanDo (part of SchoolTool)]] * [[https://edge.launchpad.net/gasp|Graphics API for Students of Python (GASP)]] * Weekly bug-jams * Patches to pulse-audio and other sound-related software * Tutorials on [[http://dc.ubuntu-us.org/tutorials/bzr-intro.html|bzr]], [[http://dc.ubuntu-us.org/tutorials/gpg.html|Digital Encryption and Digital Signatures with GPG]] and [[http://dc.ubuntu-us.org/tutorials|other topics]] * ([[http://openbookproject.net/tutorials/kjcole/|ancient tutotrials]]) |
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| There are a few businesses in the area that are becoming quite interested in Ubuntu and its spin-offs. Some are still learning Linux themselves, but are willing to offer affordable support to non-profits, and others with a limited budget. | There are a few businesses in the area that are becoming quite interested in Ubuntu and its derivatives. Some are still learning Linux themselves but are willing to offer affordable support to non-profits and others with a limited budget. |
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| = Team Report = <<Include(DistrictOfColumbiaTeam/TeamReports/Current)>> |
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| * [[Ubuntu-US-DCApprovalApplication|ReApproval Application for Ubuntu-US-DC]] | * [[DistrictOfColumbiaTeam/ReApprovalApplication2013|ReApproval Application for District Of Columbia Team 2013]] |
Join Us!
NEXT MEETING: August 22nd, 2013 7:00PM
Welcome fellow Ubuntites, Ubuntunistas, Ubunturists ("Ubunt-tourist"), etc! The DistrictOfColumbiaTeam LoCo covers the Washington, DC, metropolitan area (also includes parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia). We focus on advocating the use of Edubuntu in K-12 schools, local libraries, community centers, Section 8 (low-income) housing, and wherever else we can think of. Yorktown High School piloted and remains actively involved in the development of Edubuntu. Other accomplishments include tabling for Software Freedom Day annually at the Takoma Park Folk Festival since 2005 and the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE). We have also installed Edubuntu for the Tenants’ and Workers’ Support Committee and both the Mount Rainier and the Takoma Park public libraries. Recently, members have participated in CrisisCamp Haiti, DC.
New members of the DistrictOfColumbiaTeam learn to use GnuPG so that they can digitally sign e-mail, files, etc. In particular, using GPG is required to sign the Ubuntu Code of Conduct, which makes one a true Ubuntu member. In addition, you become part of the "web of trust". To learn about working with GPG, see the GnuPrivacyGuardHowto page. See also "What is a digital signature?". This GPG tutorial also looks promising. (You can also contact KevinCole if you get stuck.)
- IRC Channel: #ubuntu-us-dc
Current Members
Please see the LoCo's membership page.
Software Development and Documentation
- Weekly bug-jams
- Patches to pulse-audio and other sound-related software
Tutorials on bzr, Digital Encryption and Digital Signatures with GPG and other topics
Local Commercial Support Resources
There are a few businesses in the area that are becoming quite interested in Ubuntu and its derivatives. Some are still learning Linux themselves but are willing to offer affordable support to non-profits and others with a limited budget.
Team Report
- March Meeting Notes
Approval Page
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