Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #144 for the week May 24th - May 30th, 2009. In this issue we cover Ubunutu Forums Tutorial of the Week, New Ubuntu One sub-forum, In The Press, In The Blogosphere, the latest Ubuntu-UK Podcast, Meeting Summaries, LoCo Teams, Upcoming Events, and much, much more!!
UWN Translations
- Note to translators and our readers: We are trying a new way of linking to our translations pages. Please follow the link below for the information you need.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Translations
In This Issue
- Ubuntu Stats
- Tutorial of the Week
- Ubuntu One New Sub-Forum
In the Press & Blogosphere
- Ubuntu-UK Podcast: The Long Game
- Linux Mint 7 is based on Ubuntu 9.04
Ubuntu Team & LoCo Meeting Minutes
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Updates & Security
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open (57328) +576 over last week
- Critical (18) +1 over last week
- Unconfirmed (26377) +322 over last week
- Unassigned (49363) +536 over last week
- All bugs ever reported (285115) +1339 over last week
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
Translation Stats Jaunty
- Spanish (14188) -194 over last week
- French (42895) -139 over last week
- Brazilian Portuguese (53688) -149 over last week
- Swedish (54440) +/-0 over last week
- English (United Kingdom) (59008) +/-0 over last week
Remaining strings to translate in Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope," see more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/jaunty/
Ubuntu Brainstorm Top 5 this week
Simplify the system of preferences - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/19982/
Provide a proper, understandable descriptions of directories - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20013/
Ubuntu forums is overloaded - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20054/
Limited wallpaper position options - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20055/
Swap partition cleaning - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20049/
Ubuntu Brainstorm is a community site geared toward letting you add your ideas for Ubuntu. You can submit your own idea, or vote for or against another idea. http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/
Ubuntu Forums News
Tutorial of The Week
Mon June 1st, 2009.
This week, we step again out of the Tutorial & Tips section of the forums, to highlight psyke83's (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=50843) gigantic HowTo: Jaunty Intel Graphics Performance Guide. Intel graphic hardware is quite popular and Intel drivers code has been extensively developed. Jaunty has some problems with the latest Intel drivers or acceleration method. You can choose one of the three proposed methods, from safe, to optimal and the always risky bleeding edge.
We hope this will help you with Intel video chips, please feel free to post your questions in the thread, psyke83 is actively supporting his tutorial.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1130582
See you next week !
Ubuntu One New Sub-Forum
There is now a place to discuss Ubuntu One on the forums and it can be found here: http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=367. From the main page, you can access it under the main Support Categories.
In The Press
Android Applications on Ubuntu
The Linux Loop reports from the Ubuntu Developer’s Summit where the plans for Karmic Koala should be roughly defined for implementation over the next four months. One of the things that was discussed is support for running Android applications on Ubuntu. This is an interesting possibility, since it could allow for a vast library of interesting applications designed for mobile use to be used on Ubuntu computers, and most importantly those running Ubuntu Netbook Remix. Android stands a chance of really taking off, due to its open-source foundation and powerful backing from Google. There will undoubtedly be a huge library of incredible applications, both free and for pay, that will make the Android experience what it is. If Android applications could be run directly on Ubuntu, that would give Ubuntu a boost from whatever attention Android gets. http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2009/05/25/android-applications-on-ubuntu/
Dell Studio XPS 13: Now With Ubuntu 8.10
The Linux Loop notes that Dell has begun shipping their Studio XPS 13 with Ubuntu 8.10. It's interesting that instead of listing the Ubuntu version only on the special Ubuntu page, Ubuntu is an option, like with Dell’s netbooks, on the normal Studio XPS 13 page. This is great, since it means that Dell is putting Ubuntu where more people will see it. It’s good to see another computer from Dell offered with Ubuntu. http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2009/05/24/dell-studio-xps-13-now-with-ubuntu-810/
Canonical support
Yann Hamon of Oxford Archaeology reports that they've been paying customers of Canonical support for almost a year, and he takes a look back to see if it was worth it, what worked well, and what could be improved. Hamon says, "We purchased support from Canonical to ensure that our road will never be blocked by an unsurmountable bug - and to know that we have a company guaranteeing that the software we deploy will actually work as expected, and that commits itself to fixing it if it doesn't." Hamon reports that the support quality is pretty good. He usually gets an answer the next day, and the people there are friendly and qualified. Not-so-basic questions on how to use the systems are answered quickly and in a professional manner. "I am globally very satisfied with the level of support I am getting - I know I have a bunch of very capable people who would help me whenever I got a question, or who would spend time fixing a bug for me - which is something I may sometimes not be able to do myself." http://blogs.thehumanjourney.net/oaubuntu/entry/canonical_support
Review: System76 Pangolin Performance laptop
Jack of ghacks.net reviews the System76 Pangolin Performance laptop, and he admits that when the boxes arrived from System76 he was naturally sceptical. "The last Linux-based laptop I reviewed showed some promise until very quickly the weakness of the hardware reared its ugly head. Fortunately, with the Pangolin Performance, I was happily surprised." Jack feels that the user can be confident that what they purchase from System76 will work for them and work well. The elegant combination of Ubuntu 9.04 and the graceful look and feel of the Pangolin Performance laptop make a combination you can not go wrong with. "Of all the Linux-based hardware companies I have ever dealt with, System76 gets the highest recommendation I could offer." http://www.ghacks.net/2009/05/26/review-system76-pangolin-performance-laptop/
More Details on Ubuntu One Integration
The Linux Loops notes that the Ubuntu Developer Summit for Karmic Koala has given us a few more details on its integration with Karmic Koala. There are plans to include at least the main requirements for the Ubuntu One software in Karmic. The more interesting part is what Ubuntu One might be able to do. There is apparently some discussion about address book synchronization, which seems quite logical. There are also mentions of syncing Tomboy notes, syncing bookmarks, and backing up flash drives. The details on Ubuntu One’s real uses are still emerging, but it looks like it has the potential to be a really useful service and more than a Dropbox clone. http://www.linuxloop.com/news/2009/05/29/more-details-on-ubuntu-one-integration/
Linux New Media Launches Ubuntu User Magazine
Linux Magazine reports that Canonical's popular Ubuntu operating system continues to win followers around the world, and Ubuntu User is the first print magazine specifically for this rapidly growing audience. "Ubuntu is popular with software developers and IT professionals, but it is also a hit with hobbyists and other desktop users who are looking for an alternative to Microsoft Windows and don't want the restrictive hardware policies of Apple," says Joe Casad, Editor in Chief of Ubuntu User. In addition to reviews, interviews, community news, HowTo articles, troubleshooting tips, and in-depth technical articles, Ubuntu User includes a helpful Discovery Guide for readers who are new to the world of Ubuntu. A free DVD included with each issue of Ubuntu User provides an easy way for users to upgrade to the latest version. Linux New Media CEO Brian Osborn said, “Ubuntu is popular around the world, and it's a great fit for us editorially. I couldn't imagine a better match." Ubuntu community members Mike Basinger and Nick Ali have also contributed to Ubuntu User magazine, which is shipping now to news-stands worldwide. http://www.linux-magazine.com/online/news/linux_new_media_launches_ubuntu_user_magazine
In The Blogosphere
Canonical Begins Ubuntu Server Edition Training
Blogger Joe Panettieri from WorksWithU gives us an update on what is happening with the Ubuntu Server Edition Training program. He spoke with Billy Cina, Canonical's Training Programmes Manager, and she told him, "We had the first beta run of the server course and it went very well." Panettieri also inquired with Cina if they will be introducing training for Landscape and was told, "Landscape is part of the Ubuntu Certified Professional and Server courses." Cina also noted that Canonical and the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) are offering a special promotion on Ubuntu exams. Ubuntu 9.04 has been tested to run on 45 different server configurations from Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Lenovo, Sun Microsystems and other server makers, notes Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth. Canonical is also expected to announce a closer working relationship with the HP ProLiant server team within weeks. http://www.workswithu.com/2009/05/27/canonical-begins-ubuntu-server-edition-training/
Canonical’s Ubuntu to Support Google Android?
Blogger Joe Panettieri from WorksWithU informs us of Canonical's netbook team's plan to show Google Android applications running on Ubuntu during the Ubuntu Developer Summit. Google Android now runs on 1 million to 2 million smart phones and other mobile devices, estimates Newsfactor, and Strategy Analytics predicts that sales will grow 900 percent in 2009 vs. 2008. Android will be a key topic of discussion at UDS — an event where Canonical and attendees will focus mainly on Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) development goals. According to an Ubuntu LoCo Team member who plans to attend UDS, at least three sessions at the Barcelona event will focus on Android compatibility and strategies. Adds a source close to Canonical, referring to the Ubuntu-Android work: “We’ll share some screen shots/demos [at UDS]. I have no comment on it though — it’s just something we’re playing around with, which is what UDS is about.” http://www.workswithu.com/2009/05/24/canonical-ubuntu-to-support-google-android/
Linux Netbook Reviews: What The Wall Street Journal Missed
Joe Panettieri of WorksWithU presents his option of the Wall Street Journal's review of multiple Linux netbooks running Ubuntu, Mi, and Moblin Linux. "Overall, I think the review offers fair, balanced coverage of what’s right — and wrong — with the Linux netbook market today." The Journal made some fair points, noting that the Linux netbooks had compatibility problems with external devices. What concerns Panettieri is the statement, "Since a Windows XP version of the Dell Mini 10 sells for the same price as the Ubuntu, I can’t see a compelling reason to choose the Ubuntu option." Panettieri feels that this statement is short sighted, and argues that the total cost of ownership for system running Ubuntu is much lower than one running Windows XP. "I’ve run Ubuntu on desktops, notebooks and netbooks with OpenOffice for two years. And I can’t recall experiencing a security headache or paying for security software. Too bad the Journal overlooked this TCO issue." http://www.workswithu.com/2009/05/28/linux-netbook-reviews-what-the-wall-street-journal-missed/
Ubuntu AppStore in the workings ?
Stefano Forenza says that we live in some cool times. "Everybody’s up creating an AppStore of some kind. After Apple brought out the concept, Nokia, Microsoft and even Sun are hurrying up putting together their ones." Many Open Source supporters have noted again and again, as have many Mac users, that Linux repositories are pretty much the equivalent of an AppStore. There’s some ground to fill, as Apple's AppStore has some end user features that Linux equivalents lack. Forenza tells us that a Launchpad blueprint for a project codenamed AppCenter has been taken in consideration and the related wiki page has been given some attention during the past months. Canonical employee Matthew Paul Thomas commented, "This is a multi-release project. Our goal is to have a version 1.0 of the application ready to feature in Ubuntu 9.10, but exactly how much it will do remains to be seen." http://www.stefanoforenza.com/ubuntu-appstore-in-the-workings/
ZaReason Preparing Ubuntu Server, Netbook
Joe Panetteri of WorksWithU relays recent conversations with ZaReason CEO Cathy Malmrose about the European expansion, a new tower server model, netbook, and the new Partimus initiative. Malrose relates an overall approval from the ZaReason customer base for the Ubuntu 9.04 release, with only minor problems mostly relating to Flash. Malrose describes the new Partimus pathway, "I can announce our current initiative — we are setting up the framework for Partimus (which means “we share” in Latin) to function as a donation center to connect nearly new laptops and desktops with new owners who can show obvious need for the assistance. The Partimus CTO, Maile Urbancic, helps run university housing at the University of California at Berkeley and through her work she has seen many impoverished students, especially graduate students, who would benefit greatly from a laptop that could help them through a few years of school. "On my side, I have seen inventory go unused, depreciating every day that it sits on our shelves. Laptops that are used for shows, demo models and other lightly used systems can be donated to people who could put them to good use." ZaReason official announcements for the tower server and the netbook are forthcoming, as well as the Partimus branch for gently used systems. Thank you Joe Paneterri for opening a window into the future of ZaReason. http://www.workswithu.com/2009/05/27/zareason-preparing-ubuntu-server-netbook/
In Other News
Ubuntu-UK Podcast: The Long Game
Laura Cowen, Ciemon Dunville, Tony Whitmore, Dave Walker (and a bit of Alan Pope) present the latest mammoth episode of the Ubuntu Podcast from the UK Local Community Support Team.
In this week's show:-
- What we've been doing this week including ADSL woes, Drupal upgrades and having your head in the clouds.
- We discuss whether we should exclusively use Free (as in speech) web services and formats, and whether it's more important to be inclusive than to use solely Free services.
- The News
- Adopt a line of Miro code
- Ex-Microsoft coder says Linux will win
- Android applications running on Ubuntu
- Dell stick with 8.04 LTS for their latest netbook
- Landscape v1.3 can manage Amazon EC2 cloud machines
- Wikimedia move Wikipedia to a Creative Commons licence
- We announce some upcoming events:-
- June 12th to the 14th - Owen Sound, Canada, Writing Open Source
- June 13th - Clemson, South Carolina, South East Linux Fest
June 19th & 20th - New York, New York, Open Video Conference
June 28th to July 4th - Birmingham, UK, EuroPython 2009
- July 20th - Nottingham, UK, Open Source Schools Unconference
- September 19th - All around the world, Software Freedom Day
- October 24th - Newhampton arts centre, Wolverhampton, UK, LUGRadio Live 2009
- We have an interview with the lovely Daniel Holbach about his work with the Ubuntu community and get his advice on packaging applications
- We announce the winners of episode four's competition to get Ubuntu One invites
We start a fantastic new competition to win entry to three days of Europython 2009 including two nights of accommodation. Email competition@ubuntu-uk.org with your answer before Sunday 7th June 2009
- We delve into the Ubuntu Ecosphere (or "Gerald", as we called it this episode)
- Oxford Archeology talk about their experiences with Canonical support
- The future of Edubuntu
- Developing the security advisory UI for WINE applications
- The new Ubuntu User Magazine
- And finally we cover your emails, tweets and dents since our last show
Comments and suggestions are welcomed to: podcast@ubuntu-uk.org . Up to 30 seconds of voicemail can be left at +44 (0) 845 508 1986 . Follow our twitter feed http://twitter.com/uupc . Follow us on Identi.ca http://identi.ca/uupc . Find our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ubuntu-UK-Podcast/47581495708 . Discuss this episode in the Forums http://uk.ubuntuforums.org/ .
http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org/2009/05/27/s02e05-the-long-game/
Linux Mint 7 Is Based on Ubuntu 9.04
Softpedia reports that, Clement Lefebvre and the community behind the Linux Mint project, have proudly announced the availability of the Linux Mint 7 (codename Gloria) operating system. "Linux Mint 7 is based on Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) and it is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.28, X.org 7.4 and GNOME 2.26.1." New and breathtaking features include new artwork, updated applications, Moonlight/Silverlight support, and the Mint menu system. Linux Mint Universal Edition, a customized version of Gloria, is also available as a Live DVD. The Live DVD offers support for many languages, as well as the out-of-the-box readiness to play all media file types including mp3 and Flash video.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Linux-Mint-7-Is-Based-on-Ubuntu-9-04-112620.shtml
Meeting Summaries
Ubuntu Governance
MOTU Council
- MOTU Council 'Call' 2009-05-06
- Attendees: Daniel Holbach, Michael Bienia, Jonathan Davies, Soren Hansen, Emmet Hikory
- Current Applicants: Li Daobing (UCD), James Westby (core-dev), Jo Shields (MOTU), hyperair (UCD)
- hyperair has not provided 1-week review period, will be encouraged to select a later meeting.
- Rescheduling of the MOTU Council weekly meeting
- After some great work on the Ibus input method packages (among other things), Li Daobing joined the Contributing Developers.
- The MOTU Council unanimously decided to recommend James Westby for Core Developer membership.
Jo Shields' work in Ubuntu's and Debian's Mono world paid off: Jo joined the MOTU team.
- MOTU Council 'Call' 2009-05-13
- Attendees: Michael Bienia, Jonathan Patrick Davies, Daniel Holbach, Richard Johnson.
- Current Applicants: Chow Loong Jin (hyperair): Contributing Developer, Charlie Smotherman (porthose): Per-package Uploader, Stefan Lesicnik (stefanlsd): MOTU.
- Ongoing discussion of new meeting times.
Ubuntu LoCo Teams
Asturian Team
- May 16 2009: Install Party in Xixón / Asturies.
Newspapers: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3554589716_3c5cf4fc56_b.jpg (La Voz de Asturias) and http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3554583274_b44d7c001b_b.jpg (La Nueva España)
Pictures http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3554655672_d9af7ba273_o.jpg, http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3554655430_57acc083b2_o.jpg, http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3553848563_80aa58e271_o.jpg, http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3554654818_0cb61c7eb9_o.jpg, and http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3553847929_6f8eb8f67e_o.jpg
- May 14 2009: Talk in the Asturian Letters Day, hosted by Xunta pola Defensa de la Llingua Asturiana.
- May 10 2009: Talk for asturian language students.
May 15 2009: Meeting Chat: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AsturianTeam/MeetingsPage?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=20090515_meeting_ubuntu-ast_log (Log)
Cameroonian Team
* Attendance to G-Sept (https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-cm/2009-May/000227.html) (University of Douala) between 25th and 30th May 2009
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ongola/sets/72157618840090383/
Article: http://ongola.blogspot.com/2009/05/g-sept-2009-iut-douala.html
Chilean Team
- Jaunty Jackalope Release Party (May 2nd, Santiago)
Barbacue and beer. On Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpennaloza/tags/jauntyreleaseparty/
- IRC Meeting (May 3rd, #ubuntu-cl)
- Council Jaunty Jackalope/Karmic Koala Election (May 4th-28th)
- May 4th-11th Candidates Postulation.
- May 18th-22nd Election (First Phase).
May 26th-28th Second Phase https://edge.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-cl-ubunteros/+poll/desempate
May 28th New Council elected!
IRC GrupoForo Meeting (May 14th, #ubuntu-cl): https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ChileanTeam/Reuniones/2009-05-14
New Forum Ubuntuforums.org Chilean Team
(May 17th) New Mail List campaign: "Ubuntuforums en nuestro idioma" (https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-es-locos)
- IRC Meeting (May 26th, #ubuntu-cl)
- Marketing material and Junta Ubuntera Promotion.
Danish Team
Held our annual community meeting and elected LoCo-leadership for the next year.
- Started planning for Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala release party, with 3 suggestions for focus.
Community-minded - The LoCo gets together, socialises and make plans for the time to come.
- "Spread the word" - Focus on the Danish family and their OS needs. Trying to spread the word of Ubuntu to the standard Danish family.
- Corporate event - Focus on getting business and corporate attendees, to tell them how Ubuntu can strengthen their business.
Greek Team
Participated in Greek FOSS Communities Conference (Fosscomm 2009) (http://fosscomm.gr) with a presentation (http://ur1.ca/4a3m).
Released 4th issue (http://ur1.ca/4n45) of the team's online magazine Ubuntistas (http://ubuntistas.gr).
Added web chat (http://ubuntu-gr.org/webchat) in our website, connecting to our irc channel.
- Configured a supybot for the #ubuntu-gr channel with localized factoids and some more functions.
Japanese Team
- Our team members talked about our activity and Ubuntu community in ASCII Mediaworks' interview. This is described on a magazine "Sakusaku Ubuntu!" published on 27th May.
- Fumihito Yoshida wrote an article "HP MIE Review" for a Japanese local magazine "Software Design".
- Ikuya Awashiro wrote an article "Ubuntu 9.04 Tettei Kaibou" for a Japanese local magazine "ASCII.technologies".
Romanian Team
Apr 30 2009: Releasing Kiwi Linux 9.04 (http://kiwilinux.org/en/news.html), based on Ubuntu 9.04. Full release notes (http://groups.google.com/group/kiwilinux/web/kiwi-linux-9-04-release-notes).
May 19 2009 the release of the Ubuntu for Romania (http://www.ubuntu.ro/stiri/lansare-ubuntu-9.04-pentru-romania), a localized version based on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope. The installation CD is localised into Romanian and holds the majority of the default Ubuntu applications. The disk has specific network conectivity applications and legal restricted multimedia codecs to ease the transition of the new users to the Ubuntu operating system.
- There were several Jaunty release parties in cities around the country
Release party Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope in Cluj Napoca (http://ubuntu.ro/stiri/Ubuntu-9.04-Cluj-Napoca). After the usual presentation of the operating sistem, the audience and the organizers talked about:
- Organising the local Ubuntu comunity
- The help and support offered by the local Ubuntu comunity
- The statistics regarding the use of the Ubuntu operating system in Romania
- The means and the methods that should be used to increase the number of the events held by the local comunity
The usual group pictures can be found here (http://softwareliber.ro/poze/?galleria=Comunitati%20din%20Romania&subgalleria=Ubuntu%20Romania&undersubgalleria=Cluj-Napoca%20Jaunty%20Release%20Party)
Release party Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope in Arad (http://ubuntu.ro/stiri/jaunty-party-arad)
Release party Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope in Targu Mures (http://www.lug-mures.org/content/ubuntu-jaunty-jack-release-un-succes-la-targu-mures) report: almost 25 people were present and this time we had some great discussions and beer talk. We also did some serious presentations like what is new in jaunty jack (http://lug-mures.googlegroups.com/web/NoutatiInUbuntu.odp?gda=VO9y30UAAABPSMqI6L0u_ajcSb9wlNbaPzOx6LEce-_6v9DPDbw0q5G4Li6eFRLrvYJNKL54AeC-ncxEZ4rCAxOtc9DB4LrTGu1iLHeqhw4ZZRj3RjJ_-A) : new gnome, new kde, new qt browser like arora or development IDE like qt creator, I also showed the new firefox 3.5 ( abrowser 3.5), quassel, gwibber (microblogging client), firebird 2.1.x and some extensive discussion about ext4 crash-ing and it's amazing speed (http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_ext4&num=4)
Emil Cheriches (http://emil.cheriches.ro/2009/04/25/a-fost-release-party.html) presented the cool stuff on the server side like: eucalyptus (aka EC2 at home), dovecot, ext4 and ufw/apparmour and mysql 5.1.
Some cool pictures (http://www.lug-mures.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=1670 or http://softwareliber.ro/poze/?galleria=Comunitati%20din%20Romania&subgalleria=Ubuntu%20Romania&undersubgalleria=Jaunty%20Release%20Party%20Mures) were shot at the event by Emil; also we had some great guests like Paul Nasca (http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/credits.html) who did some crazy dj-ing demos with zynaddsubfx (http://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.net/)
Adi Roiban (http://adi.roiban.ro) and Stas Sushkov (http://stas.nerd.ro/) were present to the event (they came from Cluj Napoca only for this) and it was great to discuss the Romanian Team priorities
We had mentions (http://emil.cheriches.ro/2009/05/03/articolul-din-cuvantul-liber-editia-din-29-aprilie-2009.html) in local press. The announcement in Hungarian language is here http://hup.hu/node/69899 And yes we are on front page on ubuntu.hu http://ubuntu.hu/hirek/2009apr/jaunty-jackalope-release-party-marosvasarhelyen
Other notes in blogosphere: There is a note on infoms website (http://www.infoms.ro/home/detalii-stiri/article/4475/48.html)
The local team was reprezented to the Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope release party in Moldova (http://stas.nerd.ro/index.php/read/490). The pictures can be found here (http://softwareliber.ro/poze/?galleria=Evenimente&subgalleria=2009-05-02%20-%20Chisinau%20Jaunty%20Release%20Party).
Russian Teams
The Team
Team tools has been organized at https://launchpad.net/:
The working groups as subgroups of ~ubuntu-ru (https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-ru/+members);
- Mailing lists for the working groups;
Ubuntu-ru meta-project (https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-ru);
Bug tracker (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-ru) to organize work processes, for status monitoring and troubleshooting;
Dedicated forum section (http://forum.ubuntu.ru/index.php?board=44.0) to discuss ongoing work.
- The formation of local area teams was initiated. Team reports are below.
Translations
Full Circle magazine (http://ubuntu.ru/fullcircle) #24 in Russian has been issued.
Translation of Ubuntu Desktop Course is at the alpha stage now. See details on the project page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Training/Russian.
- Ubuntu Desktop Tour for 9.04 has been translated. To be published on the site soon.
Resources
The new code (http://forum.ubuntu.ru/index.php?topic=56437.0) for IRC support channel, #ubuntu-ru, has been introduced.
Hard work on the wiki server for the Russian documentation: http://help.ubuntu.ru/.
Security problems that had led to a long interruption (http://ubuntu.ru/pr/forum) in the work of the Russian-speaking forum (http://forum.ubuntu.ru/) has been overcome: Upgrade to SMF 1.1.9.
Jabber conference, ubuntu@conference.jabber.ru, has been recognized as the official channel of Russian-speaking support.
Moscow Team
- Release Party for users from Moscow on the day Ubuntu 9.04 release has been organized. On the meeting the question was raised on organization of the user conferences. All attendees agreed that there is a need for more informative meetings aimed to all Ubuntu, Windows, and other Linux distributions users.
New ways of Ubuntu distribution in Moscow and Moscow region has been proposed (http://forum.ubuntu.ru/index.php?topic=57917.0).
Saint Petersburg Team
Ubuntu Install Fest (http://blog.aim.pp.ru/2009/04/27/ubuntu-install-party-%D0%B2-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BA%D1%82-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B1%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5/) dedicated to release of Jaunty has been organized. Information is also available at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RussianTeam/SPB/ReleaseParties/Jaunty.
An organizational meeting was held to form the structure of the St. Petersburg LoCo Team.
Novosibirsk Team
The structure of the Novosibirsk Ubuntu users group has been formed (https://lists.launchpad.net/ubuntu-ru-loco-nsk/msg00014.html).
- Channels of communication has been organized:
Jabber conference linuxnsk@conference.sibnsk.net;
- IRC channel #ubuntu-ru-nsk on Freenode;
Site: http://ubu.nsk.ru.
- Goals and objectives of the group has been set at the organizational meeting.
Preparations for the Ubuntu InstallFest.
Kuban Team
A Release Party, combined with the regular meeting of the group (report: http://kub-ubuntu.beneficium.ru/content/ocherednoe-sobranie-soobshchestva and photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29591959@N05/sets/72157617902340313/show/).
A project to create a remote interactive courses for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (discussion: http://kub-ubuntu.beneficium.ru/forum/index.php?topic=18.0) has been started.
Kuban Team site: http://kub-ubuntu.beneficium.ru.
- Ubuntu 9.04 has been downloaded and distributed. We also continue to distribute and support LTS version, providing monthly repository updates for it.
Saratov Team
Participation in SarLUG (http://saratov.lug.ru/) meetings (photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/AgafonovDmitry/ZeQQ#slideshow):
The initial introduction and presentation of the Russian Ubuntu LoCo Team;
- The distribution of CD and DVD versions of Ubuntu Linux 9.04;
- Discussion of advantages and conveniences of Ubuntu over other distros;
Ubuntu 9.04 LiveDVD has been successfully tested on MacBook (Intel) - exciting experiment;
- Discussion of new technologies: netbooks and other portable computers and Linux platforms for them, 3D - desktop effects and games, delta updates (to appear in Fedora 11), and other topics.
Interaction with the Saratov Linux Center (http://linux-saratov.ru/):
- Searching for business and PR ideas to promote Ubuntu;
Rubuntu (http://linux-saratov.ru/linux/ubuntu/rubuntu-en.php) 9.04.0.1 distribution has been build.
Active participation in projects of Russian Ubuntu LoCo Team.
United States Teams
US Teams Project
Team Meeting 5 May (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/USTeams/Meetings/Minutes/2009-05-05)
Chicago Team
- Jaunty Release Party
- Held at the Illinois Institute of Design on Saturday, April 25th
- Approximately 15 people in attendance
- Presentations on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Ubuntu Server
- Discussions of what the team is doing and how to participate with the team
Planning of our next LoCo Activities
- The team is discussing packaging jams as a recurring activity for the next few months.
Pennsylvania Team
May 2nd: Philadelphia Jaunty Release Party (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PennsylvaniaTeam/EventsTeam/PhillyJauntyRelease)
May 20th: Team Meeting (https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-us-pa/2009-May/000830.html)
Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team
Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Meeting 2009-05-05 (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BeginnersTeam/Meetings/20090505)
- Mailing List
Reminder that all team members need to be part of ~ubuntuforums-beginners (https://launchpad.net/~ubuntuforums-beginners) and subscribed to the mailing list or they will be devoiced in the IRC channel.
Team Reporting (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BuildingCommunity/TeamReporting) / Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter)
Agree to try out Team Reporting (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BuildingCommunity/TeamReporting) and to attempt to get meeting summaries and other important team activities included in the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter)
- Voting in Meetings
Decide to continue to use VoteBot (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/VoteBot) instead of MootBot (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScribesTeam/MootBot)) for votes due to ability to restrict voting to team members
- IRC Policies
Reminder that we are an official channel and that inappropriate behavior should be reported to the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Council (https://launchpad.net/~ubuntuforums-beginners-council) in ##beginners-council or sent via email (https://launchpad.net/~ubuntuforums-beginners-council/+contactuser)
- Education Focus Grup
Preparing to present to the Community Council (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommunityCouncil)
- Vote on Focus Group Leaders
- It was decided to hold a separate meeting to discuss the Focus Group Leaders election
- New Members
Michael Brown (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/thewrath) joined the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team. He has done a great job of interacting with the rest of the team, and was unanimously voted to become a member.
Ash R (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ash R) joined the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team. He has been doing an awesome job of helping new users; he is also British.
- Mailing List
Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Meeting 2009-05-19 (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BeginnersTeam/Meetings/20090519)
It was agreed that BodhiZazen (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BodhiZazen) will appoint the new Focus Group leaders instead of having an election
The Ubuntu Community Learning Project (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Learning) will be presenting to the Community Council (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommunityCouncil) on June 2nd
The IRC Focus Group (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BeginnersTeam/FocusGroups/IRC) is looking for new interested members to help integrate with the rest of the Ubuntu community
The 2009 Summer of Documentation (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Beginners/Development) has started
At the June 2nd Community Council (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CommunityCouncil) meeting, we will ask about replacing a mention of the New User Network (NUN) (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ContributeToUbuntu#New%20User%20Network) with the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BeginnersTeam)
- Meeting agendas will be emailed to the Beginners Team mailing list the day before a meeting
TuxPurple (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TuxPurple) joined the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team. He is a penguin, he is purple, and we are glad to welcome him to the team.
http://ufbt.net has been registered to be used temporarily until we can use http://learn.ubuntu.com
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Ubuntu-us-az LoCo Team Meeting
- Start: 04:00 UTC
- End: 04:30 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-us-az irc.freenode.net
Monday, June 1, 2009
- No events as of publication
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Technical Board Meeting
- Start: 14:00 UTC
- End: 15:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None as of publication
Server Team Meeting
- Start: 15:00 UTC
- End: 16:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
Desktop Team Meeting
- Start: 16:30 UTC
- End: 17:30 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-desktop irc.freenode.net
Kernel Team Meeting
- Start: 17:00 UTC
- End: 18:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: Not listed as of publication
LoCo Teams Meeting
- Start: 17:00 UTC
- End: 18:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-locoteams irc.freenode.net
- None as of publication
Community Council Meeting
- Start: 21:00 UTC
- End: 23:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Meeting
- Start: 23:00 UTC
- End: 00:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tennessee Team Meeting
- Start: 00:00 UTC
- End: 01:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None as of publication
Ubuntu-us-pa LoCo Team Meeting
- Start: 12:30 UTC
- End: 13:30 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-us-pa irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None as of publication
Foundation Team Meeting
- Start: 16:00 UTC
- End: 17:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None listed as of publication
QA Team Meeting
- Start: 16:00 UTC
- End: 17:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Ubuntu Mobile Team Meeting
- Start: 12:00 UTC
- End: 13:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None listed as of publication
Ubuntu Java Meeting
- Start: 14:00 UTC
- End: 15:00 UTC
- Location: IRC channel #ubuntu-meeting irc.freenode.net
- Agenda: None listed as of publication
Friday, June 5, 2009
- No events listed as of publication
Saturday, June 6, 2009
- No events listed as of publication
Community Spotlight
Updates and Security for 6.06, 8.04, 8.10 and 9.04
Security Updates
- None Reported
Ubuntu 6.06 Updates
- None Reported
Ubuntu 8.04 Updates
- None Reported
Ubuntu 8.10 Updates
- None Reported
Ubuntu 9.04 Updates
- None Reported
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Glossary of Terms
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