Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #94

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-06-08

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 94 for the weeks June 1st – June 7th, 2008 is now available. In this issue we cover: Ubuntu Global Bug Jam, New Members, Newly Approved LoCos, Canonical Showcases Ubuntu Netbook Remix at Computex, Kubuntu Specs in Full, Ubuntu at OSCON, Ubuntu Server receives positive reviews, Mobile devices driving Ubuntu-Shuttleworth, Ubuntu UK podcast #7, Acer bets big on Linux, and much, much more!

  • Ubuntu Global Bug Jam!
  • New Members
  • Newly Approved LoCos
  • Canonical Showcases Ubuntu Netbook Remix at Computex
  • Kubuntu Specs in Full
  • Learn about Ubuntu at OSCON
  • Ubuntu Stats
  • LoCo News
  • Technical Update
  • Launchpad News
  • Forums News
  • In the Press & Blogosphere
  • In Other News
  • Meeting Summaries
  • Upcoming Meetings & Events
  • Updates & Security

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News please submit it via email or on the wiki !

Ubuntu Global Bug Jam

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-06-04

The first Ubuntu Global Bug Jam will take place from Friday 8th August to Sunday 10th August 2008.

So, what is the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam? Put simply, it is a world-wide online and face-to-face event to get people together to fix Ubuntu bugs – we want to get as many people online fixing bugs, having a great time doing so, and putting their brick in the wall for free software. This is not only a great opportunity to really help Ubuntu, but to also get together with other Ubuntu fans to make a difference together, either via your LoCo team, your LUG, other free software group, or just getting people together in your house/apartment to fix bugs and have a great time.

If you are in a LoCo Team, the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam is a great opportunity for LoCo Teams to get together and have a physical bug-jam. To get started there is a Running a Bug Jam guide, which offers some helpful advice for getting your jam organised. If you are in a Linux User Group why not try and organise a bug jam for your LUG too?

If you are planning on organising a jam for your group, just follow these steps:

  1. Decide on a venue and dates, and start letting people know about where and when the jam is. You might want to post to other local groups to let them know so they can attend. Take a look at Running a Bug Jam page to help you get started.
  2. Update the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam page and add your jam to it. Be sure to add any specific applications your local participants are interested in, in the *Interests* box – we will then try to get upstream specialists to the Jam who can help with debugging on IRC.
  3. Blog about it, post to mailing lists, put flyers up in computer shops and other places and otherwise spread the word.
  4. On the day we will post more information about getting involved in the jam.

We will be posting more information about how the global bug jam will work closer to the time.

Also, digg this over at http://digg.com/linux_unix/Ubuntu_Global_Bug_Jam_Announced.

Weekly Newsletter #93

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-06-01

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 93 for the weeks May 25th – May 31st, 2008 is now available. In this issue we cover: new Ubuntu Membership approval process, new Ubuntu Members, new LoCo approval process, LinuxTag 2008, Launchpad 1.2.5, Launchpod episode #3, Forum Tutorial of the week, Ubuntu UK Podcast #6, Full Circle Magazine #13, Team Reports, and much, much more!

  • More efficient membership approval process
  • New Ubuntu Members
  • LoCo Council Open for Business
  • LinuxTag 2008
  • Ubuntu Bugs & Stats
  • Launchpad News
  • Ubuntu Forums News
  • In the Press & Blogosphere
  • Ubuntu UK Podcast #6
  • Full Circle Magazine #13
  • Team Meeting Summaries
  • Upcoming News & Events
  • Updates & Securities

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News please submit it via email or on the wiki !

UWN is brought to you by the Marketing Team.

LoCo Council is Open for Business

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-06-01

The Community Council has delegated LoCo-related governance to the LoCo Council, similar to the recent creation of regional boards for Ubuntu membership. The LoCo Council is responsible for approving new LoCos, re-approving LoCos (more on that below), conflict resolution, resource allocation, mentoring, growth, and highlighting best practices.

The approval process for LoCos has not changed. New teams should continue referring to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoGettingApproved as the reference guide for approval. In the near future, the LoCo Council will be documenting how to bring conflicts in front of the council and how to privately communicate on sensitive issues. The LoCo Council is also working on ways to make it easier for LoCos to request resources, like mailing lists and Canonical-provided hosting.

Approved LoCos will need to be re-approved every year. This is to make sure LoCos have the resources and help needed to continue supporting their area. Re-approval is similar to the initial approval application, simply documenting what the LoCo has done in the previous year and laying out plans for the future. LoCos needing to be re-approved will be contacted by the LoCo Council, and provided a timetable to submit their application. If a LoCo is not ready to be re-approved, the LoCo Council will work with the team to refocus and establish itself again.

Meetings will be held at least once a month. LoCos wanting to be approved or wishing to discuss any issues are welcome to add themselves to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoCouncilAgenda.

The next LoCo Council meeting will be held 04-June-2008, 16:00 UTC.

Full Circle Magazine Issue #13 Released

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-06-01

Full Circle – the Independent Magazine for the Ubuntu Community is proud to announce the release of the thirteenth issue.

This month:

  • Flavor of the Month – Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron.
  • How-To : Organize an Ubuntu Demo Day/Party, TV Feast for Ubuntu, Using GIMP Part 2, Create Your Own Server Part 5 and Automatic Backup via Email.
  • My Opinion – What is Web 2.0?
  • MOTU Interview – Luca Falavigna
  • Letters, Q&A, MyDesktop, Top5 and more!

Download from: http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-13/