[Ubuntu-be] Ubuntu life in Belgium

Thu May 1 05:49:01 UTC 2014

Tom, we're the only two responding this way. It can mean two things, 
we're both on an island, or indeed all other Ubuntu enthusiasts have 
said 'goodbye and good luck'.

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<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_language>/Xhosa 
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<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguni_languages>////Bantu 
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"human-ness") roughly translating to "human roughness." It is an idea 
from the //Southern African 
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literally "human-ness," and is often translated as "humanity towards 
others," but is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean "the 
belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all 
humanity".//<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28philosophy%29#cite_note-2>/

The universal bond inour case is indeed the Ubuntu software (or Linux if 
you like), that's what should bind us.

As we type, we are losing more and more momentum with regards to XP's 
end of life. Locally I help people setup their computer to Ubuntu or 
Mint, and the ones using give very positive feedback. This is something 
we could coordinate from the Loco-team, we could take initiative and 
pro-actively find people higher up in governmental ranks to make them 
more aware. It would be even better if we  link with Canonical to take 
this approach. Us on the local level, if not already done, can put 
folders/leaflets out at library and community hall, informing thus more 
people that they can find help outside to keep their old pc alive and 
kicking and give a second life. How green can one be? No new pc, and 
install an OS that uses less energy.

Train people, mainly younger people, in the meantime I think there is 
quite a bit of training material available. Let's actively visit 
schools, I have had very small successes visiting smaller schools and 
making them aware how well an Ubuntu netbook works when playing with 
Arduino or Raspberry pi.

Regular local gatherings, where people not in the core teams can visit 
and get help when needed. The other day, the team in Houthalen showed 
and explained about the different desktop options. Also explained why 
there are so many, not to make it difficult, but to have choice and once 
chosen have the freedom to change when a 'better' one comes to market.

Bottom line; how can the Ubuntu community become more visible as community?

Any suggestions thoughts anyone else?

Best regards,
Bill

On 30-04-14 09:45, tom verlinden wrote:
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> Hey Bill,
>
> that's exactly what i'm thinking for quit some time now.
> It seems to me that there are people who are willing (me, for
> instance), but that there are other constraints at play.
> Work, family, reduced interrest, other...holding people back.
>
> I follow this mailinglist for quite some time now, and i must say,
> it's very quiet around here these days.
>
> So i guess it's like you said, there's things going on, but on a local
> scale.
>
> What do you suggest to get the word out? (maybe on a larger scale,
> providing we find enough people?)
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Tom.
>
> kawabill schreef op 30/04/2014 7:30:
>> What triggered me was a mail I got from someone in the community,
>> stating that he rather spent his time otherwise, declining an
>> invitation I had sent him. No problem of course, but it took me to
>> the following page;
>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BelgianTeam/IrcMeetings
>>
>> No activities are visible for me the visitor, going over the pages
>> it seems that the latest info dates from 2012. I know activities
>> are still going on, organized by enthusiasts on a very local scale,
>> but for me it is not visible whether all of this is coordinated.
>>
>> I find it a pity, that in the period where MS end of lifes XP I
>> don't see any coordinated activity to get people over into the
>> Ubuntu/Mint/Linux camp.
>>
>> Can anyone please comment and give feedback or let me know I'm
>> wrong and I seem to live life on a desolate space outside of the
>> Ubuntu community?
>>
>> Have a nice day. Bill
>>
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