gmane.linux.ubuntu.region.australia

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Jared Norris — 2012-05-25T12:45:11

Sounds like "Ubuntu AU Open Day" with some good supporting tag lines
in the advertising might be the best approach. So that's the name part
down, now for the next point:
* Organise co-ordinators and volunteers for each location wanting to participate

So anyone wanting to volunteer to coordinate an event in their local
area? I'm more than willing to help out and mentor people if you're
not too confident to do it alone. It would be nice to have several
events coordinated throughout the country. They don't have to be in
major cities either, the event works well in regional and remote
areas, for evidence check out http://ubuntu.org.au/node/84

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

2012-05-25T02:22:03

so about that open day...

- David

On 2012-05-25 07:33, Andre Mangan wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Andre Mangan — 2012-05-24T22:03:02

Apology accepted.  Now let's close that book.

Andre



On 24 May 2012 20:50, George Patterson <george.patterson-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

George Patterson — 2012-05-24T10:50:45

Yes, I have signed the CoC but will point out that the comment wasn't
intended as an attack. If interpreted as a negative, I apologise.

Regards


George

On 24 May 2012 18:44, Andre Mangan <andremangan-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Andre Mangan — 2012-05-24T08:44:48

i think it a sad state of affairs that a contributor's chosen vocabulary
should be under attack.  One single word.  This is a forum for exchanging
ideas.  What ever happened to signing the Code of Conduct.  I have signed
it and abide by it, George.  Have you?

Andre

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On 24 May 2012 11:58, George Patterson <george.patterson-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Boden Matthews — 2012-05-24T00:37:23

Gotta agree with Andre on this. Open Day sounds friendly, Workshop sounds
like hard work.
Regards,
Boden Matthews,
http://bodenm.wordpress.com



On 24 May 2012 10:07, Andre Mangan <andremangan-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Andre Mangan — 2012-05-24T00:07:49

"Workshop" sounds onerous.

"Open Day" sounds open and inviting.

If I lived in Brisbane and wanted to know more about Ubuntu, I would read
"Open Day" as an event that was open to all and inviting my attendance to
receive enlightenment whereas "Workshop" has connotations of "bring your
wellies and shovel and a towel to mop the sweat from your brow".

"InstallFest" does not generate any interest - it is a fabricated word used
by cognoscenti only.

Great initiative, Jared.  Good luck.

Andre

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On 23 May 2012 13:26, Chris Robinson <fabricator4-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Re: Mid-Cycle Events

Chris Robinson — 2012-05-23T03:26:01

Agreed on all counts Jared.

I think I prefer "Workshop" over "Open Day" because it suggests that actual work will be done, rather than just a banner waving informational type day.  Either would seem to be better than "InstallFest".  I think the difference might be cultural - perhaps "InstallFest" works better in other countries.

We need a poster specificaly designed to be placed in the venue (if possible) so that frequent users of the venue (ie Public Library) get to know about it well in advance.  Hopefully it will generate more local traffic in addition to the other advertising that we do.


Chris.




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Mid-Cycle Events

Jared Norris — 2012-05-22T12:28:15

Good evening all,

In January the Brisbane members got together for an InstallFest during
the middle of the cycle for the 11.10 release cycle. We discussed that
we would probably like to make this a regular occasion as an addition
to the release parties. We also decided that the name InstallFest was
a bit misleading and discouraged other users from attending. Therefore
I propose we change the name to "Ubuntu-AU Workshop", "Ubuntu-AU Open
Day" or something similar and market it as something people can come
to for help installing, general problems or just curious. I would also
like to suggest that other locations join in on the action and create
their own local events.

So from what I can tell we need to do the following:
* Decide what to call it
* Organise co-ordinators and volunteers for each location wanting to participate
* Create loco.u.c events
* Organise a venue (we found public libraries had free meeting rooms
that were great, we also decided to pick them as close to free parking
and public transport as possible).
* Market the events
* Hold the events

Thoughts, comments or questions anyone?

Re: Good IRC client

Ishwor Gurung — 2012-05-21T00:20:17

It's also about how one likes to use the tools I guess.
The said tools should feel natural to the user.
It could very well be that you like Pidgin / Empathy because it feels
natural to you.
Like I said, it's just a preference thingy but knowing what are
available out there would not hurt :-)

Cheers

Re: Good IRC client

Stephen Rees-Carter — 2012-05-20T22:36:19

Ah ok. I've never considered that as an option. I guess I'm more of a
casual IRC user so I don't need to know everything said while I'm
gone.
Still, I'll keep it in mind :)


My Irssi/screen/tmux skills must just be lacking :)
(Highly likely!)


I've been using Empathy for a similar reason, and it's still on my short list.

Thanks everyone, I'll give XChat another trial and see how it goes. I
can always switch if it gets too annoying again!
Thanks,
~Stephen

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

Jason Cox — 2012-05-20T22:05:09

Dont forget that the S2 also has kies via wifi on the handset.
It starts a web page that all of this can be managed via.


Jason

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

WasserLand — 2012-05-20T09:19:27

Thank you Dave,  I appreciate your tips and will implement them




On 20/05/12 18:28, Dave Hall wrote:

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

Dave Hall — 2012-05-20T08:28:36

I use the G+ photo sync feature to sync my photos with Picasa.  I have 
an app to download all my picasa pics with my desktop - checkout 
https://code.google.com/p/pycasa-download/.  Long process but then I 
know I have them in 3 places.


The addons are in the repos, so do it in Thunderbird - Tools > Addons

Search for Lightning and install it
Search for Google Contacts and install "Google Contacts" and "Provider 
for Google Calendar"


Over The Air - it means you can download firmware straight to your phone.

Cheers

Dave

Re: ICS for SGS2 (was Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problemin 12.04))

Dave Hall — 2012-05-20T08:07:49

Applications > Settings > About Phone > Software Updates

I've had it about a month.  Optus branded handset with Telstra SIM.  I 
got all the extra^Wuseless Optus crap in the firmware.

ICS for SGS2 (was Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problemin 12.04))

Paul Gear — 2012-05-20T06:18:48

Out of curiosity, where did you get your ICS upgrade?  I did some
searching a few days ago and came up empty-handed, even though i'm
assured it has been released.

Paul

Re: Good IRC client

Paul Gear — 2012-05-20T06:16:33

I know it's a bit uncool, and i don't know if it meets your requirements
(since i don't use Unity), but i find pidgin to be pretty good.  I
prefer it because it integrates IRC, XMPP, and other protocols, and its
logging and searching works pretty well.  I use dircproxy to keep my IRC
connection going regardless of my laptop's status, and between the two
it meets my needs.

Paul

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

Cary Bielenberg — 2012-05-20T05:41:31

Dave,
           OTA is over the air, this is for upgrading the firmware 
without the use of a PC (read Kies)


Cary
On 20/05/12 15:06, WasserLand wrote:

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

WasserLand — 2012-05-20T05:10:02

Got it Vadim.  Thank you too.

On 20/05/12 14:25, Vadim Peretokin wrote:

Re: Kies for Linux (was Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04)

WasserLand — 2012-05-20T05:06:56

Dave calling Dave,

Thanks for that.  I don't like Kies or having to fire up Windows just 
for the sake of it.  I tried to transfer some photo's in Ubuntu to the 
phone, but couldn't. I must be doing it wrong.  I will install Google 
Apps in T/Bird as you do.  I have ICS but don't know what "OTA" is, 
perhaps a version?

Thanks again - I'm still learning the ropes.

Dave W

On 20/05/12 13:56, Dave Hall wrote:

Re: Printer HP P1005 Problem in 12.04

WasserLand — 2012-05-20T04:49:57


On 20/05/12 14:07, Bevin Watson wrote:

Thank you Bevin, but no luck there.  HP Laserjet P1005 doesn't feature 
in Cups anywhere.