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For a full list of the team's experience visit the [[NewYorkTeam/Approval|Approval page]].

Ubuntu Next New York LoCo Team Meeting: October 19th 2010 9PM to 10PM (details) Ubuntu

Ubuntu Newsletter: February 2010 Ubuntu

The New York State Ubuntu Local Community (LoCo) Team is a group of volunteers united by a commitment to Ubuntu and free and open source software (FOSS). The team advocates and supports Ubuntu for home, business, and educational use in New York State. By bringing the freedom of choice, power of the community, and stability of Ubuntu to the public, the team believes it can change the face of computing for the better.

Please see the meetings page of loco.ubuntu.com

Upcoming Linux and FOSS Events in New York

2010

What We Do

  • Support Ubuntu locally

    • Support existing New York state GNU/Linux user groups

    • Partner with local computer user groups to assist with GNU/Linux and other free and open source software (FLOSS) events

    • Hold educational sessions open to the public
    • Host and assist with GNU/Linux install fests
  • Support Ubuntu at the state level
    • Assist New York State Ubuntu users with finding:
      • Local GNU/Linux groups
      • Local computer retailers that support Ubuntu and GNU/Linux
  • Ubuntu Activism
    • Advocate for the adoption of Ubuntu by:
      • Individual users and families
      • Schools
      • Libraries
      • Businesses
      • Senior centers
    • Assist local computer retailers with adopting Ubuntu
    • Educate local computer retailers and consultants about Canonical partner programs
  • Assist our members grow in the global Ubuntu community
    • Help our members find Ubuntu teams that align with their personal interests

Overall Goals

The New York State Loco reaches out to the community in an effort:

  • Help the community to understand that Ubuntu is a viable alternative to proprietary OSes such as Windows or OS X.
  • Assist new Ubuntu users have a successful transition to Ubuntu by providing local personal support
  • Assist current Ubuntu users learn how to contribute to the Ubuntu Community

Current Goals

  • Develop relationship with TechAge Rochester

    • Developed a course on Open Office for them (also teaching it) (x)
    • Hope to interest them in holding a Ubuntu information night in the future
  • Expand partnerships in Manhattan
  • Expand partnerships on Long Island
  • Continue to grow partnership with Open Source Aficionados in Ithaca
  • Build interest in the following global efforts
    • Testing
    • Bug Triage
  • Establish contacts in the Adirondacks
  • Establish contacts in the Capitol Region
  • Maintain existing relationships (see below)
  • Maintain existing activities and events (see below)

Past Goals

Advocacy

  • Attend state-wide events
    • Ed Tech Day (2009, 2010, 2011)
      • boot on the vendor floor
      • Presentations on FOSS
      • moderated discussion on FOSS
  • NYSCATE 2010
    • Hold a full-day hands-on with Ubuntu and FOSS applications lab for educators (x)
      • Work with educators in the state to develop the lab
    • Submit at least two presentations (x)
    • Support educators in NY State who want to present at NYSCATE (x)
  • Hold / Sponsor Linux Festivals
    • Target Locations: Fingerlakes, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse
      • Rochester April 23rd, 2011
  • Hold NYS Ubuntu Day Events
    • Target Locations: Fingerlakes, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse
  • Support Local Computer Events / Shows
    • White Hat Security Day (Rochester)
      • Booth
      • Security Presentations
    • Barcamp RIT (Rochester)
      • Several Loco members gave presentations

Locations

  • State Activity and Partnerships
    • Fingerlakes - cprofitt
      • Rochester Partner Groups
        • LUGOR
        • RCSI and RCSI Linux SIG
        • RIT Computer House
        • FOSS @ RIT
        • Interlock Rochester
    • Central New York - ducky / MaindotC-LT
      • Syracuse Partner Groups
        • Support SyrLUG
    • Southern Tier - Joseph Vokt
      • Ithaca Partner Groups
        • IFSA
        • Open Source Aficionados
    • New York City (see below)
      • Mahattan - jaricanese / jackyalcine
      • Long Island - redsingularity
    • Inactive Areas
      • Adirondacks
      • Capitol Region

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