Author Archives: boredandblogging

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #161

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-28

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #161 for the week September 20th – September 26th, 2009 is available. In this issue we cover: * Ubuntu 9.10 beta approaching * Ubuntu 9.10 beta freeze in effect * Sponsorship deadline for UDS-Lucid approaching * Ubuntu Community Council Elections 2009 * New LoCo Council member sought * […]

LoCo stories: the Ubuntu New Mexico team helps the Endorphine Power Company

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-24

We’re kicking off the regular series of LoCo stories with a great one which truly encompasses the spirit of Ubuntu. It all began in October 2007, and the players are the New Mexico Loco Team and the Endorphine Power Company. Let’s introduce them: The Endorphin Power Company, or EPC in short, is a non-profit organization […]

New LoCo Council Members Sought

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-23

A little while ago Nick Ali stepped down from the LoCo Council. We were of course very sad to see this happen, and would like to thank Nick for his great work on the Council. However, we are now down one person, and need to find a new member. I'm writing this mail to ask […]

Ubuntu Community Council Elections 2009

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-22

The 2009 Community Council is up for election, and all members of Ubuntu are entitled to vote. The nominees for this round are below, together with links to their wiki pages which document their interests, experience, skills and goals. The Council is responsible for community governance. They are the ultimate arbiter of community disputes, and […]

Announcing Ubuntu 10.04 LTS: The Lucid Lynx

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-22

With Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 6 now out the door and momentum building towards a rocking Karmic Koala release, it is time to name and share the direction and focus for the next step in the Ubuntu evolution that follows Karmic. Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of the Ubuntu project has announced the next version of Ubuntu: […]