ubuntu-ca Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7
Georges Maltais
geom1954 at gmail.com
Sat May 5 23:08:57 UTC 2012
I need to have the latest version of Ubuntu installed on my laptop
which runs on Windows 7 ultimate,
Thank you,Georges Maltais
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> 1. Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic (LP)
> 2. Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic (Bob Jonkman)
> 3. Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic (Che Guebeara)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 13:16:39 -0400
> From: LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com>
> To: The Canadian Ubuntu Users Community <ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
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> And Arrogance has No place in Linux.
> "Humanity towards others"
> I resign.
>
> On 5 May 2012 13:14, LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> What???
>> Anyone who wishes Linux Help of Any sort.
>> Try to find your local Linux Users Group.
>> Raymond and anyone else, you are all More than welcome to join
>> www.bglug.ca
>> Another Very Friendly Very Helpful site is www.ultimateeditionoz.com (my
>> Favorite)
>>
>> I always do my best to further the Linux cause.
>> LinuxPusher.
>>
>>
>> On 5 May 2012 12:49, James Plate <james.plate at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On 05/05/2012 12:36 PM, Che Guebeara wrote:
>>> > Oddness, I was of the same opinion, that this list was for helping
>>> > people in the Canadian Ubuntu Users 'Community'...
>>> >
>>> > Granted I have been using Linux since the early-mid 90's but from what I
>>> > have seen there have been excellent tips and advice passed here that
>>> > even I have taken advantage of. And THAT builds a community, not setting
>>> > up so many rules that people walk away.
>>> >
>>> > I think Jeruvy needs to take a chill pill, but if this list is for
>>> > coordinating the activities of the 'community' ONLY, methinks it is time
>>> > for me to hit the unsubscribe button - something that a lot of other
>>> > people will probably do as well!
>>> >
>>> > Mark
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 12:00 -0400, raymond house wrote:
>>> >> And here I thought that this list was for aiding new and inexperienced
>>> >> ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy will be very helpful
>>> >> in doing this. I just want to say that I would probably be back with
>>> >> Windows had it not been for the excellent and appreciated help I
>>> >> received here. Many thanks to all who did get me up and going with
>>> >> Ubuntu.
>>> >>
>>> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> >> From: Jeruvy <jeruvy at gmail.com>
>>> >> Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
>>> >> Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
>>> >> To: raymondh40 at gmail.com
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Hi Raymondh40,
>>> >>
>>> >> I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so that we do not further
>>> >> pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off topic banter.
>>> >>
>>> >> I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that have nothing to do or
>>> >> offer the Ubuntu-ca community. I would hope that you take the time to
>>> >> read the charter and understand this lists purpose. It is not for
>>> >> finding work, getting technical support, seeking answers to FAQ or
>>> >> commonly asked questions about how Ubuntu software works. It is for
>>> >> the various volunteers in Canada to communicate and coordinate
>>> >> activities that promote Ubuntu to other Canadians.
>>> >>
>>> >> We do not want it polluted with off-topic discussions. I for one,
>>> >> don't get bothered by the occasional email, but when someone such as
>>> >> yourself starts posting many emails of an off topic nature I figured
>>> >> it was time to ask you to post your questions, requests, or needs to a
>>> >> more appropriate venue.
>>> >>
>>> >> Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are very diligent about
>>> >> stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are noted. I for one
>>> >> would hope that you understand that this is not the place for anything
>>> >> BESIDES Ubuntu-ca community activities.
>>> >>
>>> >> In this way many of us hope to have a list that serves its community,
>>> >> and I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members understand that
>>> >> this isn't a 'free for all' discussion area. Most importantly when we
>>> >> do see an email we see that it is relevant to the community and not
>>> >> junk.
>>> >>
>>> >> There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even meet with others
>>> >> in our community that would be happy to discuss these topics with you.
>>> >> Please take the time to discover the many avenues available.
>>> >>
>>> >> Cheers.
>>> >>
>>> >> Jeruvy.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> I am simply going to suggest that the parties already involved in this
>>> thread have a read at http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/conduct
>>>
>>> Also, I see no useful outcome to this conversation and would like to
>>> politely request that we all let this thread die.
>>>
>>> Good day,
>>> James
>>>
>>>
>>> --
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>>> ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.ultimateeditionoz.com
>> *Black Opal*
>> Expect us, We are the Truth.
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> www.ultimateeditionoz.com
> *Black Opal*
> Expect us, We are the Truth.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 05 May 2012 13:32:52 -0400
> From: Bob Jonkman <bjonkman at sobac.com>
> To: ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
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> Here is the official purpose of the ubuntu-ca list, from
> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca :
>
>> About ubuntu-ca
>> Our goal is to create a local community
>> for Ubuntu Linux users in Canada.
>> It will be a place to go and talk, and share your experiences and have
>> a good time.
>> Think of it as the water-cooler for
>> Canadian Linux users.
>
> Also,
>
>> ubuntu-ca <https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca> list
>> run by str8line at gmail.com, dscassel at gmail.com
>> <mailto:ubuntu-ca-owner at lists.ubuntu.com>
>
> So, anybody who's not str8line or dscassel has no say in the matter.
> And that includes me.
>
> --Bob.
>
>
>
> On 05/05/2012 12:00 PM, raymond house wrote:
>> And here I thought that this list was for aiding new and inexperienced
>> ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy will be very helpful
>> in doing this. I just want to say that I would probably be back with
>> Windows had it not been for the excellent and appreciated help I
>> received here. Many thanks to all who did get me up and going with Ubuntu.
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: *Jeruvy* <jeruvy at gmail.com <mailto:jeruvy at gmail.com>>
>> Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
>> Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
>> To: raymondh40 at gmail.com <mailto:raymondh40 at gmail.com>
>>
>>
>> Hi Raymondh40,
>>
>> I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so that we do not further
>> pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off topic banter.
>>
>> I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that have nothing to do or
>> offer the Ubuntu-ca community. I would hope that you take the time to
>> read the charter and understand this lists purpose. It is not for
>> finding work, getting technical support, seeking answers to FAQ or
>> commonly asked questions about how Ubuntu software works. It is for
>> the various volunteers in Canada to communicate and coordinate
>> activities that promote Ubuntu to other Canadians.
>>
>> We do not want it polluted with off-topic discussions. I for one,
>> don't get bothered by the occasional email, but when someone such as
>> yourself starts posting many emails of an off topic nature I figured
>> it was time to ask you to post your questions, requests, or needs to a
>> more appropriate venue.
>>
>> Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are very diligent about
>> stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are noted. I for one
>> would hope that you understand that this is not the place for anything
>> BESIDES Ubuntu-ca community activities.
>>
>> In this way many of us hope to have a list that serves its community,
>> and I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members understand that
>> this isn't a 'free for all' discussion area. Most importantly when we
>> do see an email we see that it is relevant to the community and not junk.
>>
>> There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even meet with others
>> in our community that would be happy to discuss these topics with
>> you. Please take the time to discover the many avenues available.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Jeruvy.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 05 May 2012 13:37:36 -0400
> From: Che Guebeara <cheguebeara at gmail.com>
> To: The Canadian Ubuntu Users Community <ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
> Message-ID: <1336239456.2287.10.camel at Frodo>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> "Our goal is to create a local community for Ubuntu Linux users in
> Canada. It will be a place to go and talk, and share your experiences
> and have a good time. Think of it as the water-cooler for Canadian Linux
> users."
>
> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca
>
> "If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm
> them."
> - Dalai Lama
>
> On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 13:16 -0400, LP wrote:
>> And Arrogance has No place in Linux.
>> "Humanity towards others"
>> I resign.
>>
>> On 5 May 2012 13:14, LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> What???
>> Anyone who wishes Linux Help of Any sort.
>> Try to find your local Linux Users Group.
>> Raymond and anyone else, you are all More than welcome to join
>> www.bglug.ca
>> Another Very Friendly Very Helpful site is
>> www.ultimateeditionoz.com (my Favorite)
>>
>> I always do my best to further the Linux cause.
>> LinuxPusher.
>>
>>
>> On 5 May 2012 12:49, James Plate <james.plate at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> On 05/05/2012 12:36 PM, Che Guebeara wrote:
>> > Oddness, I was of the same opinion, that this list
>> was for helping
>> > people in the Canadian Ubuntu Users 'Community'...
>> >
>> > Granted I have been using Linux since the early-mid
>> 90's but from what I
>> > have seen there have been excellent tips and advice
>> passed here that
>> > even I have taken advantage of. And THAT builds a
>> community, not setting
>> > up so many rules that people walk away.
>> >
>> > I think Jeruvy needs to take a chill pill, but if
>> this list is for
>> > coordinating the activities of the 'community' ONLY,
>> methinks it is time
>> > for me to hit the unsubscribe button - something
>> that a lot of other
>> > people will probably do as well!
>> >
>> > Mark
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 12:00 -0400, raymond house
>> wrote:
>> >> And here I thought that this list was for aiding
>> new and inexperienced
>> >> ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy
>> will be very helpful
>> >> in doing this. I just want to say that I would
>> probably be back with
>> >> Windows had it not been for the excellent and
>> appreciated help I
>> >> received here. Many thanks to all who did get me up
>> and going with
>> >> Ubuntu.
>> >>
>> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> >> From: Jeruvy <jeruvy at gmail.com>
>> >> Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
>> >> Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
>> >> To: raymondh40 at gmail.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Hi Raymondh40,
>> >>
>> >> I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so
>> that we do not further
>> >> pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off
>> topic banter.
>> >>
>> >> I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that
>> have nothing to do or
>> >> offer the Ubuntu-ca community. I would hope that
>> you take the time to
>> >> read the charter and understand this lists
>> purpose. It is not for
>> >> finding work, getting technical support, seeking
>> answers to FAQ or
>> >> commonly asked questions about how Ubuntu software
>> works. It is for
>> >> the various volunteers in Canada to communicate and
>> coordinate
>> >> activities that promote Ubuntu to other Canadians.
>> >>
>> >> We do not want it polluted with off-topic
>> discussions. I for one,
>> >> don't get bothered by the occasional email, but
>> when someone such as
>> >> yourself starts posting many emails of an off topic
>> nature I figured
>> >> it was time to ask you to post your questions,
>> requests, or needs to a
>> >> more appropriate venue.
>> >>
>> >> Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are
>> very diligent about
>> >> stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are
>> noted. I for one
>> >> would hope that you understand that this is not the
>> place for anything
>> >> BESIDES Ubuntu-ca community activities.
>> >>
>> >> In this way many of us hope to have a list that
>> serves its community,
>> >> and I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members
>> understand that
>> >> this isn't a 'free for all' discussion area. Most
>> importantly when we
>> >> do see an email we see that it is relevant to the
>> community and not
>> >> junk.
>> >>
>> >> There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even
>> meet with others
>> >> in our community that would be happy to discuss
>> these topics with you.
>> >> Please take the time to discover the many avenues
>> available.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers.
>> >>
>> >> Jeruvy.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>> I am simply going to suggest that the parties already
>> involved in this
>> thread have a read at
>> http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/conduct
>>
>> Also, I see no useful outcome to this conversation and
>> would like to
>> politely request that we all let this thread die.
>>
>> Good day,
>> James
>>
>>
>> --
>> ubuntu-ca mailing list
>> ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-ca
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.ultimateeditionoz.com
>> Black Opal
>> Expect us, We are the Truth.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.ultimateeditionoz.com
>> Black Opal
>> Expect us, We are the Truth.
>>
>
>
>
>
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