Author Archives: boredandblogging

2009 Community Council vote complete

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-06

Thanks to all Ubuntu members who participated in the CC ballot, which was completed today. The new community council takes office immediately, and (in alphabetical order) comprises: Alan Pope Benjamin Mako Hill Daniel Holbach Elizabeth Krumbach Matthew East Mike Basinger Richard Johnson We had several additional candidates, and the ballot was richer for their willingness […]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #162

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-04

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #162 for the week September 27th – October 3rd, 2009 is available. In this issue we cover: * Ubuntu 9.10 Beta Released * Ubuntu 9.10 Countdown Banners * Ubuntu 9.10: Testers Needed * Planning of Karmic Release Parties Kicks off * Ubuntu Karmic Free Culture Showcase Winners Announced […]

Karmic Koala Countdown Banners

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-04

The Ubuntu Countdown Banners for the Karmic Koala 9.10 release are now available here. There are 3 different styles to choose from, 2 that use a java script and are animated, and one that is static for websites and blogs that don’t use java. Option 1: “Stars” by Thorsten Wilms(thorwill) Option 2: “The Spotlight” by […]

Changes to releases.ubuntu.com rsync/FTP access

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-03

Our sysadmins have asked me to advise people about some upcoming changes to rsync and FTP access to releases.ubuntu.com. In order to distribute CD images more effectively, releases.ubuntu.com will shortly be reorganised such that it can only support access over HTTP. If you need rsync or FTP access, please use the new hostnames rsync.releases.ubuntu.com or […]

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta Released: Testers Needed!

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-01

Like everyone else with their heart invested in Ubuntu, I am tickled pink to see that Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta has been released. Our global community of contributors and developers has worked tirelessly to get this Beta out, and there are lots of great features in there including Upstart switched on by default, improved […]