ubuntu-ca Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7
allan kelly
wrikent at gmail.com
Sat May 5 23:10:25 UTC 2012
Dual boot?
On May 5, 2012 8:09 PM, "Georges Maltais" <geom1954 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > 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
> > Message-ID:
> > <
> CAPdzfyZs1BEJccQbvpmu9U7aSyXVLviwG8nvA8OTV9dQ0XUyEw at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > 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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> >
> > 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
> > Message-ID: <4FA56444.7000005 at sobac.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
> >
> > 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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> >
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> >
> >
> > End of ubuntu-ca Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7
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