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Michel
op 05/01/2014 07:49 AM, kawabill schreef:
Tom, we're the only two responding this way. It can mean two things,
we're both on an island, or indeed all other Ubuntu enthusiasts have
said 'goodbye and good luck'.
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The universal bond inour case is indeed the Ubuntu software (or Linux
if you like), that's what should bind us.
As we type, we are losing more and more momentum with regards to XP's
end of life. Locally I help people setup their computer to Ubuntu or
Mint, and the ones using give very positive feedback. This is
something we could coordinate from the Loco-team, we could take
initiative and pro-actively find people higher up in governmental
ranks to make them more aware. It would be even better if we link
with Canonical to take this approach. Us on the local level, if not
already done, can put folders/leaflets out at library and community
hall, informing thus more people that they can find help outside to
keep their old pc alive and kicking and give a second life. How green
can one be? No new pc, and install an OS that uses less energy.
Train people, mainly younger people, in the meantime I think there is
quite a bit of training material available. Let's actively visit
schools, I have had very small successes visiting smaller schools and
making them aware how well an Ubuntu netbook works when playing with
Arduino or Raspberry pi.
Regular local gatherings, where people not in the core teams can visit
and get help when needed. The other day, the team in Houthalen showed
and explained about the different desktop options. Also explained why
there are so many, not to make it difficult, but to have choice and
once chosen have the freedom to change when a 'better' one comes to
market.
Bottom line; how can the Ubuntu community become more visible as
community?
Any suggestions thoughts anyone else?
Best regards,
Bill
On 30-04-14 09:45, tom verlinden wrote:
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Hey Bill,
that's exactly what i'm thinking for quit some time now.
It seems to me that there are people who are willing (me, for
instance), but that there are other constraints at play.
Work, family, reduced interrest, other...holding people back.
I follow this mailinglist for quite some time now, and i must say,
it's very quiet around here these days.
So i guess it's like you said, there's things going on, but on a local
scale.
What do you suggest to get the word out? (maybe on a larger scale,
providing we find enough people?)
Kind regards,
Tom.
kawabill schreef op 30/04/2014 7:30:
What triggered me was a mail I got from someone in the community,
stating that he rather spent his time otherwise, declining an
invitation I had sent him. No problem of course, but it took me to
the following page;
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BelgianTeam/IrcMeetings
No activities are visible for me the visitor, going over the pages
it seems that the latest info dates from 2012. I know activities
are still going on, organized by enthusiasts on a very local scale,
but for me it is not visible whether all of this is coordinated.
I find it a pity, that in the period where MS end of lifes XP I
don't see any coordinated activity to get people over into the
Ubuntu/Mint/Linux camp.
Can anyone please comment and give feedback or let me know I'm
wrong and I seem to live life on a desolate space outside of the
Ubuntu community?
Have a nice day. Bill
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