Author Archives: boredandblogging

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #175

By boredandblogging | Published: 2010-01-10

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #175 for the week January 3rd – January 9th, 2010 is available. In this issue we cover: * Edubuntu bug day on Tuesday, January 12th * 2nd call for votes: Ubuntu Developer Membership Board Election * Simplified Main Inclusion Request process * New MOTU members * Ubuntu Manual […]

LoCo stories: the Ubuntu Florida team and the Youth Build Day

By boredandblogging | Published: 2010-01-07

This week’s story takes us to the United States, in Florida, where a group of remarkable individuals have taken up the lofty goal of making the world a better place by way of Open Source. Let’s learn some more about our heroes. Meet the Florida LoCo: a group of over 250 enthusiasts with a broad […]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #174

By boredandblogging | Published: 2010-01-03

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #174 for the weeks December 20th, 2009 – January 2nd, 2010 is available. In this issue we cover: * Edubuntu Council Elections Results * Call for votes: Ubuntu Developer Membership Board election * New IRC Council Appointments * Ubuntu User Days Announcement * Ubuntu Stats * Ubuntu will […]

Call for votes: Ubuntu Developer Membership Board election

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-12-24

Voting has begun to determine who will hold the seats on the newly established Developer Membership Board, which is responsible for determining when, how and to whom to grant privileges related to Ubuntu development. In particular, the DMB will take over the membership functions previously held by the Technical Board and MOTU Council. More information […]

An Interview With Paultag

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-12-23

I have a feeling that not so many of you will have heard of Paultag, unless you’re on the Ubuntu Beginners Team, or the Ohio LoCo. But I’ve experienced Paul’s commitment to Ubuntu, and he’s always willing to help out…which is good, because I find myself asking him things surprisingly often He has some awesome […]