Hardy translations now open

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-01-21

Hardy is now open for translation! If you want to help make sure it’s accurately translated into your language, you can start work straight away at:

https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/+translations

If you’re new to translating Ubuntu and want to find out more, take a look at the Translating Ubuntu guide.

Frequent lang pack updates

If you’re running Hardy Heron during its development cycle, you’ll receive twice weekly language pack updates reflecting the latest work in Launchpad Translations. These updates are planned to start later this week.

This is a great way to see your translations in place before the official release.

Weekly Newsletter #74

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-01-21

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 74 for the week January 13th – January 19th, 2008 is now available. In this issue: layout contest for Kubuntu.org, Ubuntu case studies, mugs from Germany for your Loco Team, FOSS in Egypt, and much, much more!

  • Mockup Contest for kubuntu.org
  • Ubuntu Case Studies
  • Mugs from Germany for LoCo Teams
  • Ubuntu Forums News
  • In The Press & Blogosphere
  • In Other News
  • Meeting Summaries
  • Upcoming Meetings & Events
  • Updates & Security
  • Bugs & Translation Stats

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

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Mugs from Germany for your LoCo team!

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-01-17

Imagine with Ubuntu logo

The German LoCo team is organizing a bit of a mass mug purchase and has invited any you or your LoCo teams to join in. The mugs are made in a contemporary straight-sided style with an elegant white finish and your favourite part, an Ubuntu logo. For those with a dishwasher, your new mug can happily make a trip through that as well.

Time is limited. Julius Boch needs to know by Wednesday of next week, January 23rd at the latest. Mug ordered will cost between € 3.81 to € 3.13 depending on the total number ordered and will need to be shipped from Germany before you can enjoy a fine beverage of your choice in them. You can read the full announcement in a loco-contacts list post by Julius or contact Julius directly via email.

Update: Julius has asked us to mention that the minimum order per person or LoCo team is 5 mugs, so bang on those doors and get more of your friends/coworkers/worst enemies involved.

Packaging 101 Session

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-01-14

If you want to be a “Master of the Universe,” join #ubuntu-classroom on irc.freenode.net on Tuesday, Jan 15th, 16:00-17:30 UTC.

Topics that will be covered:

  • the process to become a MOTU
  • how to use the packaging tools and how to get patches included in Ubuntu
  • how to update packages to a new upstream vesion
  • all the questions you might have

A Packaging and Compiling Programs sub-forum is also available to discuss making Linux packages (.deb, .rpm, etc) and compiling, installing, and using of applications from source.

Weekly Newsletter #73

By boredandblogging | Published: 2008-01-14

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 73 for the week January 6th – January 12th, 2008 is now available. In this issue: Hardy Alpha 3 released, Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Course, KDE 4.0, a new member and MOTUs, MOTU Council election, an upcoming Hug Day, Forums tutorial of the week, and much, much more!

  • Hardy Alpha 3 Released
  • Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Course
  • Be Free with KDE 4.0
  • New Member and MOTUs
  • MOTU Council Election
  • Hug Day – 16 January 2008
  • Launchpad News
  • Forum Interviews
  • Ubuntu Forum Tutorial of the Week
  • In the Blogosphere
  • Meetings & Events
  • Updates & Security
  • Bug & Translation Stats

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

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