[Ubuntu-SG] You Have Been Drafted!

[Ho Yi Hao Pipat]

Hey David!

Haven't heard from you in ages!

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With regards,
Yi Hao




On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:33 AM, C David Rigby <c.david.rigby at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I have long ago absented myself from the group due to (1) super busy & (2)
> no longer living in Singapore.
>
> I'll stay on the mailing list just to see what happens, though. Best of
> luck with revitalizing the group!
>
> Cheers
> David
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Ho Yi Hao Pipat <yihao.ho at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hey Kang Heong,
>>
>> Welcome to the Ubuntu Singapore Mailing List. I almost forgot this
>> mailing list existed till you drop in a mail!
>>
>> The ubuntu.sg used to be on my server if I din't forget but I failed to
>> renew the server lease and looks like someone moved it out.. I think or it
>> was another domain? Meh? Last I recall the owner of the domain is currently
>> inactive..
>>
>> The people in this mailing list have been really busy with their own
>> life. Plans to restart the ubuntu.sg page and other stuff haven't really
>> been working since everyone has been busy.. But not that you've mention it,
>> and seems to be filled with energy, why don't you take lead and push out
>> some stuff?
>>
>> I recall having plans to write tutorials for our beloved Ubuntu and we
>> used to have tutorials on how to make the funky mobile broadband thingy
>> from huawei work with Ubuntu. There's a lot of stuff in my head that we can
>> do, but to make it happen, we cannot do it alone. Certainly, thanks to the
>> thing called "LIFE" allocating specific people to certain task is not very
>> practical as well..
>>
>> I do agree with you that we should start rebuilding our online presence.
>> I'm sure there are a significant number of Ubuntu user in Singapore, it
>> can't be just the few of us in this group.
>>
>> With Steam now on Ubuntu, perhaps it's time we write tutorial and stuff?
>> Something like a local version of omgubuntu?
>>
>> That's just some of my idea. If only we could materialized it. I'm
>> currently away from the tiny red dot now, but remain committed to help this
>> LoCo team should I be of any help.
>>
>> So Kang Heong, let me know what you wish to tackle first? Then we can
>> start handling some stuff? Even if it's just the 2 of us working it out for
>> now, but hey, something is better than nothing eh?
>>
>> ---------------------------
>>
>> With regards,
>> Yi Hao
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Kang Heong <iam at kangheong.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  Dear esteemed *Ubuntu* fans in Singapore,
>>>
>>> Each of us are in this mailing list for our own reasons.
>>> Perhaps you believe *Ubuntu* is awesome, and want to play a part in its
>>> proliferation in Singapore..
>>> Or maybe you just want to join a community of like-minded enthusiasts
>>> and help each other out..
>>> Regardless, all of us are in this mailing list because of our shared
>>> love of *Ubuntu* - the operating system and what *Ubuntu* represents.
>>> *
>>> *Richard Stallman famously said, "*If you want to accomplish something
>>> in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to choose a method that
>>> works to achieve the goal. In other words, you need to be pragmatic.*"
>>>
>>> Indeed, let's act on our convictions, and do so in a manner that
>>> amplifies every person's contributions.
>>>
>>> The time we're in right now is full of opportunities - both for *Ubuntu*and for
>>> *all* of us. Let's seize the day - *today*!
>>>
>>> As a start, do allow me to draft out possible things we can do, sorted
>>> by three levels of effort (or ambition):
>>>
>>> *Minimal (aka Essential)
>>> *- Update existing Ubuntu SG Team platforms: Wiki, Launchpad
>>> - Create and maintain an Ubuntu SG Facebook and Twitter account (with
>>> links to *Ubuntu* news, tutorials, etc)
>>> - Change the ubuntu.sg page to at least a branded landing page with
>>> links to the Wiki and other resources
>>>
>>> *Moderate
>>> *- Organise (or create resources to support organising of) Ubuntu SG
>>> events (like Ubuntu install sessions, demos in schools, etc)
>>> - Create tutorials and guides on migrating to Ubuntu for Windows/Mac
>>> users
>>> - Start printing Ubuntu SG tees and other merchandise again (possibly
>>> raise funds for *Ubuntu* events or charities)
>>> - Allow blog contributions from members on the ubuntu.sg
>>> - 13.04 launch party/marketing campaign?
>>>
>>> *Massive*
>>> - Whatever wacky ideas you can think of.. Here are some of mine (not
>>> that wacky, I admit):
>>> - Haggling Sim Lim/Funan shops or even Dell in Singapore to offer *
>>> Ubuntu* pre-installed to *consumers*
>>> - Bigger marketing push for 13.04, e.g. roadshows, seminars on FOSS, etc
>>> - Creating video profiles of people in SG using *Ubuntu* for real work
>>> (e.g. scientists, business folk, artists, etc)
>>>
>>> The list is by no means definitive nor even correct. Do throw in your
>>> comments and criticism. And do propose if there is a better platform for
>>> converging on specific actionable items (Trello? Google Groups?) - the
>>> sooner the better!
>>>
>>> I look forward to getting to know, working with, and learning from all
>>> of you as we champion *Ubuntu* on the little red dot!
>>>
>>>
>>> Humbly,
>>> Kang Heong
>>>
>>>
>>> P.S. Special thanks to *Loong Jin* and *Heidir* for their prompt e-mail
>>> replies! I would be at a loss if not for them.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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