=== harrisonk_away is now known as harrisonk === emma is now known as emmaldp === emmaldp is now known as emma === MTecknology is now known as AFWEG43y6t23yt2t === AFWEG43y6t23yt2t is now known as MTecknology === lennix_ is now known as lennix === kdrsx is now known as kuadrosx === lennix is now known as vlatom === yofel_ is now known as yofel [20:05] In an hour we are having a classroom event? - Intro to Ubuntu? [20:06] in 25 minutes [20:12] thanks pleia2 === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || UOW Survey: http://is.gd/fZlwL || Current Session: Intro to Ubuntu - Instructors: MichealH [20:31] just trying to track down MichealH, hopefully we'll begin soon :) [20:33] for those of you who just joined us - just trying to find our instructor, he's a bit late :) [20:33] Sorry [20:33] Hey all [20:34] I just want to remind you that questions should be started with "QUESTION:" [20:34] And that you talk in #ubuntu-classroom-chat [20:34] Okay, So Lets learn a bit more about Ubuntu! [20:35] Ubuntu is based off a philosophy [20:35] It means "Peace and Humanity for others" [20:36] Im sure you all have Maverick on your PC's right? [20:37] So You have just brezed through your installation and you probably want to give something back. [20:38] This is called contributing [20:38] You dont need to know any programming to help out [20:39] You can infact, be a total newbie at Linu to help out [20:40] If you seek support and it is a totally new issue then It really helps us improve Ubuntu to fit your needs [20:40] And the needs of others [20:41] See, If you wnet and posted on the forums and marked your tread as [SOLVED] when its solved will help out thurther down the line [20:41] When someone else has your problem [20:42] Also, You want to test the next release for example. [20:42] You can help by reporting problems so the Developers can fix it [20:43] Its these little things that make a big difference [20:44] Is everyone familiar with the concept of Ubuntu (which is open-source software) [20:45] As many people may know, If anyone needs help there is #ubuntu [20:46] Im in there, Almost everyone is in there! [20:46] Were all there ready to help [20:47] You can even help in #ubuntu if you dont know anything at all by reporting suspicious behaviour [20:48] Its pretty clear to see that little things, as I said, DO make a Massive difference! [20:48] Has everyone heard of a LoCo? [20:50] A LoCo stands for Local Community area [20:51] There are lots of freindly people you can meet from your area [20:51] I know I have mad plenty freind in my LoCo area. [20:51] *made [20:52] Does anyone have any questions before we move on? [20:53] Good. Noone has any questions. [20:54] IRC is a vital communicational tool for us. [20:54] You are on IRC now [20:55] This box right infromt of you [20:55] On IRC we attend Team Meetings and to provide support ect. [20:57] So, Ubuntu is something we all use and enjoy using [20:58] There is always a reason why we switched and If you want to share your story please do in #ubuntu-classroom-chat [20:58] You will see that these vary [20:59] < palhmbs> I switched from Windows - o/ - my 512Mb RAM just wasn't coping with all the viruses... [20:59] That is very good [21:00] Ubuntu Is known for being light, and fast [21:00] And as palhmbs pointed out, Virus free! [21:01] Ubuntu is like one big area on your computer that is secure [21:01] Ubuntu cant run .exe's too [21:01] BUT... [21:02] Fpor all those gamers Ubuntu has a trick up its sleeve [21:02] There is a program called Wine (No, You cant drink it) [21:04] Does anyone have any questions? [21:04] < palhmbs> QUESTION: what does WINE stand for? [21:05] WINE stands for well... [21:05] Good Question! [21:06] I am acctually stuck on that one! [21:07] palhmbs asked: what does WINE stand for? [21:07] That went wrong [21:08] palhmbs asked: is there any benefit in using WINE instead of dual-booting Windows? [21:08] Not rebooting for sure [21:09] Uses less reources too [21:09] But there can be some fallbacks [21:09] iTunes wont work [21:10] Please rember that WINE IS NOT AN EMULATOR [21:10] (tats acctually what wine stands for) [21:10] Moving on... [21:11] What else do you like that Windows hasnt got? [21:11] * MichealH mutters price [21:11] ;) [21:12] < pedro3005> freedom to muck around in my system [21:12] I agree [21:12] I enjoy 'tweaking' my install [21:13] But I must stress NOT TO USE ROOT CARELESSLY [21:13] I could go and say something not repeatable in here [21:13] sudo can be dangerous [21:14] Be very afraid. [21:14] Fear it. [21:14] < Omega> I'd reccomend learning python [21:14] +1 [21:14] Thats what you can use when you decude to become a developer [21:15] C/C++ works too [21:15] Anything (Except VB.NET :P) [21:15] < shtywi> in ubuntu can i use gui [21:15] Yes, Indeed [21:17] Ask away If you have more questions [21:17] Explore! [21:19] In my Opinion, Ubuntu has alot to offer out the box than windows [21:19] For example Im on my Windows 7 *gasp* but I need to go and download python to use it [21:19] Ubuntu has that out the box. [21:20] You need a file quickly... Ubuntu boots much faster than Windows [21:20] < pedro3005> AND when you download python (on win 7) it's poorly integrated to the environment [21:20] +1 [21:20] There are 10 minutes remaining in the current session. [21:21] Anyone have any questions in the last 10 mins? [21:21] Get asking. [21:21] Remember to start with "QUESTION:" [21:22] palhmbs asked: you started late - you should go overtime a bit [21:22] Well, I can do that if needed [21:23] shtywi asked: is pythone easy to deal with cause iam famlier with delphi [21:23] Every Programming language is similar [21:23] Its easier to learn one the more you know [21:24] I know Quite a bit! [21:24] It makes it easier to learn new languages [21:24] < pedro3005> Python is an easy but powerful language [21:24] Agreed. [21:25] There are 5 minutes remaining in the current session. [21:26] Now, Just to show you how easy Ubuntu is to use let me tell you a bit about myself [21:26] I am 13 years old (Yes, really) [21:27] I started off using Wine when I was 10 years old [21:27] I have used Ubuntu for almost 3 years [21:27] Okay, Last 2 mins lets go! [21:27] Ask any question Ubuntu related and I will try to answer [21:28] So will all the lovley people in #ubuntu-classroom-chat [21:29] Okay, The session is almost over :( [21:30] Any feedback is appreciated! [21:30] Logs for this session will be available at http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2010/10/22/%23ubuntu-classroom.html === ChanServ changed the topic of #ubuntu-classroom to: Welcome to the Ubuntu Classroom - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Classroom || Support in #ubuntu || Upcoming Schedule: http://is.gd/8rtIi || Questions in #ubuntu-classroom-chat || UOW Survey: http://is.gd/fZlwL || [21:32] And to all those out there: HAVE FUN WITH UBUNTU! [21:32] Its there and make the most out of it