[01:29] hello [01:29] Hello [01:29] im working in 4th biggest website in latvia as advertising manager and i want to fix laucpad problem #1 [01:30] I'm actually fairly new to the channel myself as well, and am also willing to contribute (when I finally get the time available to) [01:31] i think money goverment spends on computers and OS windows could be 2x more computers 4 free 4 every citizen [01:31] right now in latvia is one big goverment e-goverment made but windows is involved i would like to make it totaly with ubuntu [01:32] also windows computers are in biblioteks so they also should be changed [01:32] i would need some guide from this channel [01:33] Do you have anyone in your area that would also be pursuing the task? Because it sounds rather extensive. [01:33] ou and do you know some Ubuntu friendly pc company witch is looking for reseller in latvia? [01:34] politically i can use people from People Party in witch i am [01:34] I believe there's some directories that may list such retailers/manufacturers. But I'd have to search around first [01:34] also in latvian university there is linux centre [01:34] Additionally, have you heard of Ubuntu LoCo? [01:34] nope [01:35] It's a concept where Ubuntu enthusiasts start groups in their local area for providing support and awareness to the community. [01:35] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeamList looking [01:35] There might be one is your area [01:35] in your area* [01:35] ok so thats me- im joning now [01:36] ou yes i found- ok so there is someone already [01:36] Because they may also be willing to assist you [01:36] hah i know all of them :) [01:36] from latvian team [01:36] Heh, interesting [01:37] wow i dont believe they are someking team but ok [01:39] Otherwise the only solely-Ubuntu retailer that I'm aware of it System 76 currently ( http://system76.com/ ) [01:40] Additionally, Dell does provide some netbooks/laptops with Ubuntu preinstalled as an option. However I'm just not aware of how their support is for the operating system. [01:41] I'll try to find some resources that may be useful for you in terms of spreading advocacy. [01:42] Here are some of the resources created by the marketing team, Kangarooo: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam/Resources [01:50] ouh thx [01:50] Otherwise I looked around for retailers in Latvia [01:50] And came across one. However their website isn't functional (I'd be willing to help them fix it) [01:51] http://www.linux.org/vendor/retailer/distribution.html [01:51] It seems only like disc retailer though [01:53] hmm maybe it doesnt exist couse its in Ligatne and its very far from capital city Riga [01:54] Ligatne is a place in the middle of forest so yeah with linux maybe there was something but totaly nothing about computers or resellers [01:58] I suppose I'd have to bug a few friends in the Europe area in terms of Ubuntu desktop/laptop retail in the general area [01:58] I have a friend in Sweden [01:58] whom may know, but I'm not sure and they aren't available at this time. [02:02] ok i just found that guy from Ligatne who registered xplinux.biz in one social site tomorow ill have answer whats with site.. [02:03] Again, I'm a web developer and am very familiar with PHP and would be willing to help with the website if it's worth doing. [02:06] ouh ok so yes ill tell him that too [02:06] what contacts should i send or invite him to this channel? [02:07] What contact information to reach me by, or? [02:07] if he wont come to channel then how to contact you? [02:08] caleb@aquaeden.com [02:08] AquaEden.com is one of the websites I manage, but I intend to make it a lot better than what it currently is (I intend to redo it a little as well to make it more convenient) [02:10] I'm trying to assist with other websites as well, so I'll simply say that I can't just remake a whole website quickly, I do have work (and schooling). [02:28] I'll return in an hour, or so, or less. [02:31] ill go to sleep so possible that only tomorow ill be back :) [19:06] Hello everyone [19:11] Hello [19:28] How can I get involved with the marketing? [19:43] I'm actually fairly new myself [19:44] (to this channel) [19:47] bencrisford: Some of the these resources may be of use to you: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam/Resources [19:48] along with this as well https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ActivismGuide [19:51] takyoj: thank you :) [19:51] You're very welcome [19:59] is the next meeting on the second of may guys? [20:00] According to the wiki, yes [20:01] lol, i just edited the wiki and put it there but i thought id better check with you [20:01] the 2nd is the first saturday of may [20:02] but im just checking ;) [20:02] I don't really have an personal objections against it. [20:02] any* [20:03] I wonder if there even is a primary leader to this group at all [20:03] Well, I suppose the primary leader is DPic, so he may have to verify that first. [20:05] ok, i put it in the wiki without thinking, the last entry was from july after all, so it might've changed for all i kew [20:05] knew* [20:56] * Takyoji wonders how many in this channel are alive [21:09] <-- is alive [21:12] gasp [21:12] So otherwise it's typically slow-paced in here? [21:12] As long as I have ever been in and out of this channel [21:12] it seems pretty inactive [21:12] maybe we can change that? [21:13] Hopefully [21:13] the "marketing" has been a bit on the weak side lately [21:14] ahh [21:15] also, channels tend to be a little more quiet before upcoming releases [21:15] usually stuff picks up again within a week of a release and several weeks afterwads [21:15] afterwards [21:15] My intentions on popping in here is that I may eventually make materials that are useful for describing what the difference between closed-source and open-source with simple spiffy diagrams and so forth. And just anything I could do [21:15] ahh [21:15] That's just an example, I'm not going to solely do just as I described [21:16] I'm paid to develop in PHP, I have good familiarity with 3d modeling in 3ds Max 7, but intend to move entirely to Blender, I'm also a photographer and have my own DSLR [21:17] I manage a couple websites, and the webservers [21:17] So hopefully I may be of use on some ends [21:19] Some basic work I've done: http://takyoji.deviantart.com/gallery/ [21:19] I haven't added anything for a year, and would like to see if I can do something better than work I've done previously. [21:20] Some of the 3d imagery is rather bleh. If I ever had an actual project instead of just poking around with 3d modeling in general, I think I could definitely do better work. [21:37] The newest edition of the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter is now available: [21:37] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue136 [21:38] Interesting [23:18] abyone here know when the next meeting is? [23:18] 2nd may? [23:18] I believe you stated earlier that you edited it to that [23:19] yeah, i was just wondering whether any other user on the channel was aware whether I was correct or not [23:22] Otherwise to my observations it seems that nobody has posted an IRC log since July 2008 [23:22] I think we just need to gather others friends together to join this channel and hopefully make it more active [23:24] yeah, who can i speak to about the meeting? because if there isn't one, it is probably worth arranging one [23:24] Others seem to simply be ghosting the channel [23:24] from what i gathered from the wiki this group has been quite inactiv [23:25] Yes, it's definitely worth arranging one [23:25] yeah, who is the leader? [23:25] I believe DPic [23:25] Whom is within this channel at this moment, but I'm not aware if they're busy in life or anything [23:25] I'm actually rather busy myself, but would definitely be willing contribute to efforts like these [23:26] ok, and if we can't arrange an official meeting on #ubuntu-meeting we could just have one [23:26] here* [23:26] and change the topic so people know whats going on [23:26] That's actually an interesting thing about this channel. Apparently nobody has operator status at this time [23:26] Or at least of how my client portrays it [23:28] odd :S [23:28] Unless if any channel operators haven't authenticated with Nickserv yet [23:28] this group does seem a little un-organised if its not too bold to say [23:28] It has great potential [23:28] but yes, just appears to be inactive [23:28] hopefully we can organise a meeting, get everything sorted out [23:28] And I'm definitely an enthusiast for improvement [23:29] ubuntu has alot of market share, and this group has the potential to improve that drastically if we put our minds to it :D [23:29] anyway, i must go, it is getting rather late in UK [23:29] speak tommorrow perhaps