Thanks guys. I left the University but I will see how to work it out on weekends probably.
On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]>wrote: > Emmanuel, > > The basic process is a follows; > > 1) Decide if you want to host your chapter on our website or not. We'd > be happy to host it and help set it up. > 2) Arrange a first meeting of your UCU Chapter details of hosting a > meeting can be found here. > http://linux.or.ug/blogs/billynkid/2011/09/quick-guide-hosting-event > 3) Invite the rest of us to attend! > > That is basically about it. I would contact both staff and students as > you will find a) interest in both b) possible future academic > crossover in potential courses, projects etc which I think has been > the case at Mak. > > You can also contact your fellow University chapters. Namely MUST and > Makarere, and they could give you a heads up. > > Let us know how you get on. > > Simon > > On 5 November 2011 21:27, Emmanuel Weele <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am interested in getting a LUG started in Uganda Christian > > University. What is the procedure? > > > > On 11/5/11, Asa Lugada <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello Wilson, > >> > >> Am sorry for sending in this message late... But this is in response > >> to one of the problems your friend mentioned to you about his mail > >> being filled with lots of GROUP MAILS! > >> > >> One way to counter this, is by creating FILTERS. I have come to > >> release that so many use their emails but don't take time to explore > >> what things they can do with their emails. For instance, take a look > >> at most of the people's emails and you will find them filled with lots > >> of Facebook notifications! > >> > >> Anyway, you can filter all your emails. For instance, using Yahoo, you > >> can create a Folder and name it LUG. Then create a filter such that > >> every email that comes from [email protected], Skips the Inbox and goes > >> direct to the folder "LUG" > >> > >> You can also do the same with Gmail. Though in Gmail they use the word > >> LABELS instead of the name Folders. After your done creating the Label > >> in this case LUG, go ahead and create a filter say [email protected] > >> Gmail is so good with this such i have created so main so many labels, > >> like Facebook, GTUG, PCTECH only to mention a few! > >> > >> It's same thing i have done with this email am using since its also > >> powered by Google. > >> > >> All the best and hope you will help most of your friends with this. > >> Since this was also my fear for not joining a number of forums. > >> > >> Asa > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/13/11, Wilson <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> Yes Kyle, > >>> Like id mentioned earlier, the guys on the group know about this and > that > >>> i > >>> can vouch for. But reasons why they dont want to join it i dont know , > For > >>> example > >>> Someone told me that, they simply dint want their Mailbox to be filled > >>> with > >>> groups mail, which to me was like that should be a problem but hey, > thats > >>> what the person told me and thats them and who knows what the others > >>> reasons > >>> are. Simon your right about the fact that Linux is about openness and > >>> choice...so LUG mak chapter alone, linux.or.ug mailing list alone or > both > >>> like me...should be a personal descision. And besides, i heard a saying > >>> somewhere "Build castles with the bricks life throws at you" literally > >>> translated in my words "Facebook is not open: thts fine, but that > doesnt > >>> mean we use it to promote Linux". > >>> > >>> On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Simon Vass <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Wilson, > >>>> > >>>> One of the other reasons we don't use facebook for the LUG is > >>>> > http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/nov/22/tim-berners-lee-facebook > >>>> > >>>> Linux is about openness and choice. Facebook isn't necessarily > although > >>>> things have changed a tiny bit since this was written. > >>>> > >>>> How ever as a social tool it is hard to beat, especially when your a > >>>> campus > >>>> student with a active love life. ;-) > >>>> > >>>> We are eventually looking to add more social hooks into the site, so > that > >>>> person to person chatting is allowed but for the moment we are getting > >>>> the > >>>> basic right. > >>>> > >>>> Simon Vass > >>>> Managing Director > >>>> E-Tech Uganda Ltd > >>>> > >>>> http://www.etech.ug > >>>> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 > >>>> email: [email protected] > >>>> skype: e-techservicedesk > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>> From: "Wilson" <[email protected]> > >>>> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" <[email protected]> > >>>> Sent: Friday, 14 October, 2011 11:50:14 AM > >>>> Subject: Re: [LUG] LINUX USER GROUPS > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Simon, Linux.or.ug is a very brilliant idea and the guys on the page > know > >>>> about it, but frankly i dont think anyone is addicted to linux.or.ug. > >>>> For > >>>> example i know of some people who can live without other sites but > >>>> facebook. > >>>> so why not set up camp there. so now someone can come on facebook to > >>>> probably chat with his girlfriend and also share/get linux knowledge > all > >>>> in > >>>> one place. > >>>> My thoughts.... > >>>> > >>>> On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Simon Vass < [email protected] > > wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Wilson, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Indeed I had not. Could you not also use the linux.or.ug website and > >>>> encourage local content? Rather than making Mr Zuckerberg richer? That > >>>> being > >>>> said I will check it out. Great to see you got going. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Simon Vass > >>>> Managing Director > >>>> E-Tech Uganda Ltd > >>>> > >>>> http://www.etech.ug > >>>> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 > >>>> email: [email protected] > >>>> skype: e-techservicedesk > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>> > >>>> From: "Wilson" < [email protected] > > >>>> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" < [email protected] > > >>>> Sent: Friday, 14 October, 2011 11:33:58 AM > >>>> Subject: Re: [LUG] LINUX USER GROUPS > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Heheheeeeeee im sorry this i couldnt let go without commenting. Simon, > >>>> the > >>>> LUG Mak chapter is up and running...on facebook. So far the group now > has > >>>> 100 members so far and its not dormant and we try to keep it as active > >>>> and > >>>> interactive. For those of you interested if your ever around facebook > >>>> check > >>>> out http://www.facebook.com/groups/lugmakchapter . Though we I must > admit > >>>> we could be lagging behind alittle in marketing it.. may be thats why > >>>> Ancel > >>>> hasnt heard about it but its got a number of third years. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Simon Vass < [email protected] > > wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Don't look now but you already have got to the mailing list. Welcome! > >>>> > >>>> How is life at Makarere? Have you heard any word of the Mak Chapter of > >>>> the > >>>> LUG? We have tried a couple of times to start it but 'life' keeps > getting > >>>> in > >>>> the way. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Simon Vass > >>>> Managing Director > >>>> E-Tech Uganda Ltd > >>>> > >>>> http://www.etech.ug > >>>> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 > >>>> email: [email protected] > >>>> skype: e-techservicedesk > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>> From: "ancel ochnio" < [email protected] > > >>>> To: [email protected] > >>>> Sent: Friday, 14 October, 2011 9:06:26 AM > >>>> Subject: [LUG] LINUX USER GROUPS > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Hello my names are Ancel Ochino Bwire a second year student at > Makerere > >>>> University.I would like to get to the mailing list for Linux User > >>>> Groups.Thanks > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > >>>> > >>>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > >>>> [email protected] > >>>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > >>>> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > >>>> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > >>>> > >>>> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > >>>> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > >>>> > >>>> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them > (including > >>>> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for > them in > >>>> any way. > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >>>> believed to be clean. > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > >>>> > >>>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > >>>> [email protected] > >>>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > >>>> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > >>>> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > >>>> > >>>> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > >>>> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > >>>> > >>>> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them > (including > >>>> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for > them in > >>>> any way. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > >>>> > >>>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > >>>> [email protected] > >>>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > >>>> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > >>>> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > >>>> > >>>> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > >>>> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > >>>> > >>>> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them > (including > >>>> attachments if any). 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The mailing list host is not responsible for > them in > >>>> any way. > >>>> > >>> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > >> > >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > [email protected] > >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > >> > >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > >> > >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including > >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them > in > >> any way. > >> > > > > > > -- > > Weele Emmanuel > > KIBO Foundation - ICT > > Information Technology Technician > > Specialties: Repair and Maintenance, Linux, Web Application Development, > > E-mail 1: [email protected] > > E-mail 2: [email protected] > > Phone: 0785882899 > > Blog: gushuboy.wordpress.com > > _______________________________________________ > > The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > > > > Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > [email protected] > > Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > > To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > > > > The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > > > > The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including > attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in > any way. > > > > > > -- > Simon Vass > _______________________________________________ > The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > > Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > [email protected] > Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > > The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > > The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including > attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in > any way. > -- Weele Emmanuel KIBO Foundation - ICT Information Technology Technician Specialties: Repair and Maintenance, Linux, Web Application Development, E-mail 1: [email protected] E-mail 2: [email protected] Phone: 0785882899 Blog: gushuboy.wordpress.com
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