The Fridge News for Human Beings http://fridge.ubuntu.com/atom/feed 2009-04-23T14:24:58+01:00 Kubuntu Tutorials Day Spreads the Knowledge http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1872 2009-06-30T15:08:23+01:00 2009-06-30T15:14:46+01:00 jr The recent Kubuntu Tutorials Day featured five of free software’s finest speakers spreading their knowledge to a large audience. There were talks on Kubuntu, artwork, packaging, as well as an introduction to Ruby. There was also a special guest speaker from Amarok who gave a well received tutorial on scripting Amarok with QtScript.
Full and edited logs are available on the Kubuntu Tutorials Day page for anyone who wants to catch up.

]]> The recent Kubuntu Tutorials Day featured five of free software’s finest speakers spreading their knowledge to a large audience. There were talks on Kubuntu, artwork, packaging, as well as an introduction to Ruby. There was also a special guest speaker from Amarok who gave a well received tutorial on scripting Amarok with QtScript.

Full and edited logs are available on the Kubuntu Tutorials Day page for anyone who wants to catch up.

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #148 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1871 2009-06-28T22:36:02+01:00 2009-06-28T22:40:29+01:00 johnc4510 Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #148 for the week June 21st - June 27th, 2009 is available.
In this issue we cover:
* MOTU Council
* New Ubuntu Members
* First Paper Cut milestone reached
* Tracking Ubuntu Community Issues
* Kubuntu Tutorials Day
* Introducing the Ubuntu NGO team
* Ubuntu Stats
* Extra options when filing bugs
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast Quickie #7
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
* And much, much more!
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Dave Bush
* Nathan Handler
* Craig A. Eddy
* Liraz Siri
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #148 for the week June 21st - June 27th, 2009 is available.

In this issue we cover:
* MOTU Council
* New Ubuntu Members
* First Paper Cut milestone reached
* Tracking Ubuntu Community Issues
* Kubuntu Tutorials Day
* Introducing the Ubuntu NGO team
* Ubuntu Stats
* Extra options when filing bugs
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast Quickie #7
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
* And much, much more!

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Dave Bush
* Nathan Handler
* Craig A. Eddy
* Liraz Siri
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #147 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1870 2009-06-21T19:32:11+01:00 2009-06-21T19:34:33+01:00 myrtlebeachbums Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #147 for the week June 15th - June 21st, 2009 is available.
In this issue we cover:
* Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase competition
* 3 New Members of the Americas Region Membership Board
* Bootchart testing for UNR
* Empathy to replace Pidgin in Karmic Koala
* Ubuntu Global Jam 2nd - 4th October 2009
* New freenode webchat (and why to use it)
* Ubuntu Stats
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* Craig A. Eddy
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #147 for the week June 15th - June 21st, 2009 is available.

In this issue we cover:

* Ubuntu Free Culture Showcase competition
* 3 New Members of the Americas Region Membership Board
* Bootchart testing for UNR
* Empathy to replace Pidgin in Karmic Koala
* Ubuntu Global Jam 2nd - 4th October 2009
* New freenode webchat (and why to use it)
* Ubuntu Stats
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* Craig A. Eddy
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Global Jam 2nd - 4th October 2009 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1869 2009-06-16T03:39:59+01:00 2009-06-18T15:24:58+01:00 nali In the last few cycles we have organized and run an event called the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam. The idea was simple: encourage our awesome global Ubuntu community to get together in the same room to find, triage and fix bugs. And they did, all over the world, as can be seen here.
Well, at the recent Ubuntu Developer Summit we were having a good ‘ol chinwag about the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam and we came to an important and sage conclusion:

Why limit the event to just bugs?

As such, we are proud to announce Ubuntu Global Jam - more jam but with the same great taste!.
Based upon all the feedback from the UDS session we have scheduled the Ubuntu Global Jam from the 2nd - 4th October 2009. To make the event as simple and accessible as possible, we have picked four topic areas and we are encouraging you lovely people to organize an event with one or more of them:

  • Bugs - finding, triaging and fixing bugs.
  • Testing - testing the new release and reporting your feedback.
  • Documentation - writing documentation about how to use Ubuntu and how to join the community.
  • Translations - translating Ubuntu and helping to make it available in everyone’s local language.

With four primary methods of getting involved, there is something for everyone in this rocking global event.
One thing that everyone remembers: you don’t have to be an official developer, packager or programmer to take part in the Ubuntu Global Jam. Also, lets not forget that Ubuntu Global Bug Jam events are a fantastic place to learn and improve your skills: you can sit next to someone who can show you how to do something or explain something in more detail.
To get this campaign off on the right foot, there is an IRC meeting to discuss the event and how can get as many people involved as possible. Here’s the skinny:

  • WHEN - Third Thursday of every month (next meeting is 18:00 UTC Thurs 18th June 2009)
  • WHERE - #ubuntu-meeting on Freenode

If this is all sounding right up your street and you fancy organizing an event, go and read this page and then add your event to this page.

]]> In the last few cycles we have organized and run an event called the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam. The idea was simple: encourage our awesome global Ubuntu community to get together in the same room to find, triage and fix bugs. And they did, all over the world, as can be seen here.

Well, at the recent Ubuntu Developer Summit we were having a good ‘ol chinwag about the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam and we came to an important and sage conclusion:

Why limit the event to just bugs?

As such, we are proud to announce Ubuntu Global Jam - more jam but with the same great taste!.

Based upon all the feedback from the UDS session we have scheduled the Ubuntu Global Jam from the 2nd - 4th October 2009. To make the event as simple and accessible as possible, we have picked four topic areas and we are encouraging you lovely people to organize an event with one or more of them:

  • Bugs - finding, triaging and fixing bugs.
  • Testing - testing the new release and reporting your feedback.
  • Documentation - writing documentation about how to use Ubuntu and how to join the community.
  • Translations - translating Ubuntu and helping to make it available in everyone’s local language.

With four primary methods of getting involved, there is something for everyone in this rocking global event.

One thing that everyone remembers: you don’t have to be an official developer, packager or programmer to take part in the Ubuntu Global Jam. Also, lets not forget that Ubuntu Global Bug Jam events are a fantastic place to learn and improve your skills: you can sit next to someone who can show you how to do something or explain something in more detail.

To get this campaign off on the right foot, there is an IRC meeting to discuss the event and how can get as many people involved as possible. Here’s the skinny:

  • WHEN - Third Thursday of every month (next meeting is 18:00 UTC Thurs 18th June 2009)
  • WHERE - #ubuntu-meeting on Freenode

If this is all sounding right up your street and you fancy organizing an event, go and read this page and then add your event to this page.

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #146 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1868 2009-06-14T22:01:09+01:00 2009-06-14T22:03:06+01:00 myrtlebeachbums Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #146 for the week June 8th - June 14th, 2009 is available.
In this issue we cover:
* SanDisk collaborates to improve Ubuntu netbook SSD performance
* MOTU Council Results
* Ubuntu Stats
* Calling all LoCo Teams!
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Sayak Banerjee
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler
* Craig A. Eddy
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #146 for the week June 8th - June 14th, 2009 is available.

In this issue we cover:

* SanDisk collaborates to improve Ubuntu netbook SSD performance
* MOTU Council Results
* Ubuntu Stats
* Calling all LoCo Teams!
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Sayak Banerjee
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler
* Craig A. Eddy
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #145 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1867 2009-06-07T18:18:18+01:00 2009-06-07T18:21:22+01:00 myrtlebeachbums Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #145 for the week June 1st - June 7th, 2009 is available.
In this issue we cover:
* Ubuntu Hall of Fame: Adi Roiban
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntazo In Venezuela
* Ubuntu Forums Tutorial of the Week
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Craig A. Eddy
* Sayak Banerjee
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #145 for the week June 1st - June 7th, 2009 is available.

In this issue we cover:

* Ubuntu Hall of Fame: Adi Roiban
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntazo In Venezuela
* Ubuntu Forums Tutorial of the Week
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Craig A. Eddy
* Sayak Banerjee
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Packaging Training Sessions: Make Your Package Upgrade Correctly http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1866 2009-06-02T14:14:04+01:00 2009-06-02T14:20:14+01:00 nali This is just a friendly reminder to all of the people out there wanting to chip in with Ubuntu Development Contributions. The upcoming packaging training session gears up to be interesting “Make Your Package Upgrade Correctly”. This is one of a series of ongoing development-centered sessions focusing on showcasing the daily work of Ubuntu MOTU contributors.
When: 4th June, 6:00 UTC
Where: #ubuntu-classroom @ irc.freenode.net
What: Package Session: Make Your Package Upgrade Correctly
How Long: One hour, Short demo of packaging technique and rest for Questions.
If you want to find out more about the upcoming Packaging Sessions check https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Packaging/Training. Also make sure to follow the RSS feed of Ubuntu Packaging at http://ubuntupackaging.wordpress.com/

]]> This is just a friendly reminder to all of the people out there wanting to chip in with Ubuntu Development Contributions. The upcoming packaging training session gears up to be interesting “Make Your Package Upgrade Correctly”. This is one of a series of ongoing development-centered sessions focusing on showcasing the daily work of Ubuntu MOTU contributors.

When: 4th June, 6:00 UTC
Where: #ubuntu-classroom @ irc.freenode.net
What: Package Session: Make Your Package Upgrade Correctly
How Long: One hour, Short demo of packaging technique and rest for Questions.

If you want to find out more about the upcoming Packaging Sessions check https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Packaging/Training. Also make sure to follow the RSS feed of Ubuntu Packaging at http://ubuntupackaging.wordpress.com/

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #144 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1865 2009-06-01T00:46:23+01:00 2009-06-01T00:52:49+01:00 myrtlebeachbums Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #144 for the week May 24th - May 31st, 2009 is available.
In this issue we cover:
* Ubuntu Stats
* Tutorial of the Week
* Ubuntu One New Sub-Forum
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu-UK Podcast: The Long Game
* Linux Mint 7 is based on Ubuntu 9.04
* Ubuntu Team & LoCo Meeting Minutes
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Jeff Martin
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler
* Kenny McHenry
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #144 for the week May 24th - May 31st, 2009 is available.

In this issue we cover:

* Ubuntu Stats
* Tutorial of the Week
* Ubuntu One New Sub-Forum
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu-UK Podcast: The Long Game
* Linux Mint 7 is based on Ubuntu 9.04
* Ubuntu Team & LoCo Meeting Minutes
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Jeff Martin
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler
* Kenny McHenry
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #143 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1864 2009-05-24T19:04:43+01:00 2009-05-24T19:07:41+01:00 johnc4510 Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #143 for the weeks May 17th - May 23rd, 2009. is available.
In this issue we cover:
* UDS Karmic Koala begins
* Team Reporting
* New Ubuntu Members
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntu Forums Interview
* Tutorial of the Week
* Canonical AllHands
* KDE Brainstorm hits 1000+ ideas
* Edubuntu Meeting Minutes
* Renewed enthusiasm for Edubuntu
* Ubuntu Romanian Remix
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #29
* Vodcast #2
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
* and much, much more.
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Jeff Martin
* Liraz Siri
* Sayak Banerjee
* Nathan Handler
* Dave Bush
* Kenny McHenry
* Your Name Here
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #143 for the weeks May 17th - May 23rd, 2009. is available.

In this issue we cover:

* UDS Karmic Koala begins
* Team Reporting
* New Ubuntu Members
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntu Forums Interview
* Tutorial of the Week
* Canonical AllHands
* KDE Brainstorm hits 1000+ ideas
* Edubuntu Meeting Minutes
* Renewed enthusiasm for Edubuntu
* Ubuntu Romanian Remix
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #29
* Vodcast #2
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
* and much, much more.

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Jeff Martin
* Liraz Siri
* Sayak Banerjee
* Nathan Handler
* Dave Bush
* Kenny McHenry
* Your Name Here
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #142 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1863 2009-05-17T19:54:26+01:00 2009-05-17T19:57:58+01:00 johnc4510 Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 142 for the weeks May 10th - May 16th, 2009. is available.
In this issue we cover:
* Karmic Koala Alpha 1 Released
* Landscape 1.3 released
* Server Team: Hungry for Merges?
* Meta-cycles: Mark Shuttleworth
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntu Florida: Jaunty Release Parties
* Ubuntu Florida: Qimo build day
* Ubuntu Forums Tutorial of the Week
* Infinote-based Gobby hits Karmic
* New Ubuntu Forums Lo“Co Administrator
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #28
* WorksWithU Vodcast #1
* Server Team Meeting: May 12th
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Hall of Fame interview: Ante Karamatic
* Updates & Security
* and much, much more.
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Jeff Martin
* Dave Bush
* Liraz Siri
* Sayak Banerjee
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 142 for the weeks May 10th - May 16th, 2009. is available.

In this issue we cover:

* Karmic Koala Alpha 1 Released
* Landscape 1.3 released
* Server Team: Hungry for Merges?
* Meta-cycles: Mark Shuttleworth
* Ubuntu Stats
* Ubuntu Florida: Jaunty Release Parties
* Ubuntu Florida: Qimo build day
* Ubuntu Forums Tutorial of the Week
* Infinote-based Gobby hits Karmic
* New Ubuntu Forums Lo“Co Administrator
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #28
* WorksWithU Vodcast #1
* Server Team Meeting: May 12th
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Hall of Fame interview: Ante Karamatic
* Updates & Security
* and much, much more.

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Jeff Martin
* Dave Bush
* Liraz Siri
* Sayak Banerjee
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons LicenseAttribution 3.0 License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #141 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1861 2009-05-10T22:56:09+01:00 2009-05-10T23:05:59+01:00 tyche Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 141 for the weeks May 3rd - May 9th, 2009. is available.
In this issue we cover:
* Monthly BugSquad Meeting: May 12th
* Jaunty Jackalope Release parties
* What’s a build score, then?
* byobu 2.0 released
* In The Press and Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #27
* Meeting Summaries of Technical Board and Ubuntu Server Teams
* Upcoming Meetings and Events
* Updates and Security for 6.06, 8.04, 8.10 and 9.04
and much, much more.
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Keny Mc“Henry
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler
This document is maintained by the Ubuntu Weekly News Team. If you have a story idea or suggestions for the Weekly Newsletter, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list at https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/Ubuntu-news-team and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Ideas
Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License

]]> Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 141 for the weeks May 3rd - May 9th, 2009. is available.

In this issue we cover:

* Monthly BugSquad Meeting: May 12th
* Jaunty Jackalope Release parties
* What’s a build score, then?
* byobu 2.0 released
* In The Press and Blogosphere
* Ubuntu Podcast #27
* Meeting Summaries of Technical Board and Ubuntu Server Teams
* Upcoming Meetings and Events
* Updates and Security for 6.06, 8.04, 8.10 and 9.04
and much, much more.

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Dave Bush
* Jeff Martin
* Keny Mc“Henry
* Liraz Siri
* Nathan Handler

This document is maintained by the Ubuntu Weekly News Team. If you have a story idea or suggestions for the Weekly Newsletter, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list at https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/Ubuntu-news-team and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Ideas

Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License

]]> Interview with a Kubuntu Developer http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1860 2009-05-05T17:13:18+01:00 2009-05-05T17:33:02+01:00 nixternal The Kubuntu German Community Team recently interviewed one of the newer Kubuntu developers, Jonathan Thomas. In Jonathan’s interview, he talks in detail about the Kubuntu Jaunty release, his amazing and popular work on the Weather Wallpaper, upstream relations and more.

kubuntu-de.org: We can’t wait to get Jaunty released, but the next release is also planned and it will be called “Karmic Koala”. Is the K in there a special incentive for you?

Jonathan: I think I’d give it the same amount of work even if it was named “Giggling Gnome”, but I think that the K in there is pretty neat.

To read the interview in its entirety, go to http://www.kubuntu-de.org/english/interview-with-kubuntu-developer-jonathan-thomas.

]]> The Kubuntu German Community Team recently interviewed one of the newer Kubuntu developers, Jonathan Thomas. In Jonathan’s interview, he talks in detail about the Kubuntu Jaunty release, his amazing and popular work on the Weather Wallpaper, upstream relations and more.

kubuntu-de.org: We can’t wait to get Jaunty released, but the next release is also planned and it will be called “Karmic Koala”. Is the K in there a special incentive for you?

Jonathan: I think I’d give it the same amount of work even if it was named “Giggling Gnome”, but I think that the K in there is pretty neat.

To read the interview in its entirety, go to http://www.kubuntu-de.org/english/interview-with-kubuntu-developer-jonathan-thomas.

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #140 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1859 2009-05-03T23:12:39+01:00 2009-05-03T23:15:37+01:00 johnc4510 The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #140 for the week of April 26th- May 2nd, 2009 is now available.
In this Issue:
* Karmic Open for Development
* Notify OSD to be discussed at Ubuntu UDS Karmic
* Ubuntu Open Week Summary
* New Ubuntu Member
* Ubuntu Hug Day: May 7th
* Ubuntu Stats
* LoCo News: Jaunty Release Parties
* Launchpad 2.2.4
* Launchpad’s web service code released as stand alone libraries
* New prefixes in the help sub-forums
* Hiding post (beans) count
* Announcing the Ubuntu High Availability Team
* Ubuntu Brains
* Ubuntu 9.04 does not use ext4 by default
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu-UK podcast: Partners in Crime
* Canonical Engaging Ubuntu Software Partners
* Team Meeting Summaries for April 2009
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
And much more!
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Jeff Martin
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Nathan Handler
* J. Scott Gwin
* And many others
If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!
Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons License

]]> The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #140 for the week of April 26th- May 2nd, 2009 is now available.

In this Issue:

* Karmic Open for Development
* Notify OSD to be discussed at Ubuntu UDS Karmic
* Ubuntu Open Week Summary
* New Ubuntu Member
* Ubuntu Hug Day: May 7th
* Ubuntu Stats
* LoCo News: Jaunty Release Parties
* Launchpad 2.2.4
* Launchpad’s web service code released as stand alone libraries
* New prefixes in the help sub-forums
* Hiding post (beans) count
* Announcing the Ubuntu High Availability Team
* Ubuntu Brains
* Ubuntu 9.04 does not use ext4 by default
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Ubuntu-UK podcast: Partners in Crime
* Canonical Engaging Ubuntu Software Partners
* Team Meeting Summaries for April 2009
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

And much more!

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Dave Bush
* Sayak Banerjee
* Jeff Martin
* Kenny McHenry
* Liraz Siri
* Isabelle Duchatelle
* Nathan Handler
* J. Scott Gwin
* And many others

If you have a story idea for the Weekly News, join the Ubuntu News Team mailing list and submit it. Ideas can also be added to the wiki!

Except where otherwise noted, content in this issue is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License BY SA Creative Commons License

]]> Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #139 http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1858 2009-04-26T22:57:43+01:00 2009-04-26T23:01:02+01:00 johnc4510 The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #139 for the week of April 19th- April 25th, 2009 is now available.
In this Issue:
* Ubuntu 9.04 released
* Announcing Ubuntu 9.04 for ARM
* Ubuntu Open Week Schedule
* MOTU Council News
* Ubuntu Stats
* German LoCo team launches new portal
* Ubuntu Live in Aalborg
* Chicago Style Release Party
* Rocked in Finger Lakes
* Ubuntu-CL: FLiSoL
* New Ubuntu US Teams Website
* Limited edition Jaunty Jackalope T-shirts
* Announcing Ubuntu Gaming Team
* Spread Ubuntu to go live soon
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Shuttleworth: Oracle’s Sun buy validates open source
* Ubuntu Podcast #25: Dustin Kirkland Interview
* Full Circle Magazine #24
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security
And much more!
The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:
* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Nathan Handler
* Jeff Martin
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]]> The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #139 for the week of April 19th- April 25th, 2009 is now available.

In this Issue:

* Ubuntu 9.04 released
* Announcing Ubuntu 9.04 for ARM
* Ubuntu Open Week Schedule
* MOTU Council News
* Ubuntu Stats
* German LoCo team launches new portal
* Ubuntu Live in Aalborg
* Chicago Style Release Party
* Rocked in Finger Lakes
* Ubuntu-CL: FLiSoL
* New Ubuntu US Teams Website
* Limited edition Jaunty Jackalope T-shirts
* Announcing Ubuntu Gaming Team
* Spread Ubuntu to go live soon
* In the Press & Blogosphere
* Shuttleworth: Oracle’s Sun buy validates open source
* Ubuntu Podcast #25: Dustin Kirkland Interview
* Full Circle Magazine #24
* Upcoming Meetings & Events
* Updates & Security

And much more!

The Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is brought to you by:

* John Crawford
* Craig A. Eddy
* Nathan Handler
* Jeff Martin
* Dave Bush
* Liraz Siri
* And many others

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]]> Ubuntu 9.04 Released! http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1857 2009-04-23T14:16:53+01:00 2009-04-23T14:24:58+01:00 nali The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop and Server editions and Ubuntu Netbook Remix, continuing Ubuntu’s tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

Read more about the features of Ubuntu 9.04 in the following press releases:

Ubuntu 9.04 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS rather than upgrading to or installing 9.04.

Ubuntu 9.04 is also the basis for new 9.04 releases of Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu:

To Get Ubuntu 9.04
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To download Ubuntu 9.04, or obtain CDs, visit:

Users of Ubuntu 8.10 will be offered an automatic upgrade to 9.04 via Update Manager. For further information about upgrading, see:

As always, upgrades to the latest version of Ubuntu are entirely free of charge.

We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are available at:

Find out what’s new in this release with a graphical overview:

If you have a question, or if you think you may have found a bug but aren’t sure, try asking on the #ubuntu IRC channel, on the Ubuntu Users mailing list, or on the Ubuntu forums:

Helping Shape Ubuntu
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If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at:

]]> The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop and Server editions and Ubuntu Netbook Remix, continuing Ubuntu’s tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

Read more about the features of Ubuntu 9.04 in the following press releases:

Ubuntu 9.04 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS rather than upgrading to or installing 9.04.

Ubuntu 9.04 is also the basis for new 9.04 releases of Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu:

To Get Ubuntu 9.04
—————————

To download Ubuntu 9.04, or obtain CDs, visit:

Users of Ubuntu 8.10 will be offered an automatic upgrade to 9.04 via Update Manager. For further information about upgrading, see:

As always, upgrades to the latest version of Ubuntu are entirely free of charge.

We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are available at:

Find out what’s new in this release with a graphical overview:

If you have a question, or if you think you may have found a bug but aren’t sure, try asking on the #ubuntu IRC channel, on the Ubuntu Users mailing list, or on the Ubuntu forums:

Helping Shape Ubuntu
——————————

If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at:

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