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)
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>   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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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.ultimateeditionoz.com
>> *Black Opal*
>> Expect us, We are the Truth.
>>
>>
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> *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
>>
>>
>>                 --
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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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>
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