[ubuntu-za] New Ubuntu CD - Need help!

[Morgan Collett]

On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 12:38, Jeff Burrows <burrows.jeff at gmail.com> wrote:
> I got to your website by googling "Ubuntu Pretoria" and I couldn't be
> happier.  I am currently staying in Limpopo Province and I have recently
> begun using Linux.  I have learned a fair amount so far but I have to
> replace my hard drive and I would like to do a fresh install while I am
> doing it.  Since I am doing a fresh install anyway, I would LOVE to get the
> latest Ubuntu release.  Here is the problem however; I am a volunteer living
> in a rural village near Lebowakgomo and I connect to the internet through a
> cell phone and there is just no way I would be able to download the new
> image.
>
> I thought about having someone from the US burn and send me the CD but if
> there is any way I could get a copy in country it would be much easier.  I
> will actually be in Pretoria in a week and I was wondering if anyone would
> consider taking pity on a volunteer who makes no money and perhaps make a
> copy of Jaunty and I could meet up with them while in Pretoria.
>
> I know this is quite a random request but I would REALLY appreciate any help
> you could give me.  I would be able to pass this along to my fellow
> volunteers and you would be making a great many people very happy.  If
> anyone has any interest please feel free to contact me at
> "Burrows.Jeff at Gmail.com"
>
> Thanks for any help you can give!
>
> - Jeff Burrows
> Peace Corps Volunteer - South Africa

Sending this to the ubuntu-za list. (Jeff, you sent it to the list
administrators not the actual list. You need to subscribe to post
directly...)

If someone can help Jeff out with an Ubuntu CD in Pretoria, please
remember to cc him because he's not on the list.

Thanks
Morgan