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