[Ubuntu-be] Ubuntu life in Belgium

Thu May 1 12:10:10 UTC 2014

veel leven is er inderdaad nimmeer

Michel
op 05/01/2014 07:49 AM, kawabill schreef:
> 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'.
>
> /*Ubuntu*//(/// <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English>u? 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>? 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>b 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>? 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>n 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>t 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>u? 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key>/ 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English>////oo-*BUUN*-too 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key>//; 
> //Zulu <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_language>/Xhosa 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xhosa_language> pronunciation: 
> //[ù?únt?ú] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA>//) is a //Nguni 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguni_languages>////Bantu 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bantu_languages>//term (literally, 
> "human-ness") roughly translating to "human roughness." It is an idea 
> from the //Southern African 
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_African>//region which means 
> 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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