[02:24] troy_s, hello [02:24] Viper550: Well well well... [02:24] Viper550: If it isn't a matured Viper. How goes it sir? [02:24] Still good. Still unfortunately not using Linux as a primary OS (but still uses OSS whenever possible) [02:25] Viper550: Is it unfortunate, fortunate, or moot? [02:26] Moot, since I know even with how much development Ubuntu has had lately, I still don't think Windows will be topped as the king of desktop computing [02:26] However, I am impressed at how much Linux has been gaining traction on portable devices [02:26] Viper550: That would also be a cue to trigger the "Viper is delusional" bell. [02:27] Viper550: Last time I checked, MSFT was surfing downward at 219B market cap, Google upwards at 199B, and Apple upwards at 330B. [02:27] And, I moved to Saskatchewan last year [02:27] Viper550: To me, it reeks of someone that isn't paying attention. [02:27] Viper550: Congratulations! [02:27] Viper550: Good Canuckville. [02:27] and I mean, Android = most popular smartphone OS [02:27] Viper550: Really, the whole comparison blah blah blah is a moot point. This has nothing to do with where we are. [02:27] Viper550: And everything to do with designing where people are going. Specific people. Specific cultures. Specific needs. [02:28] Viper550: And wrapping all of that in a desirable experience. [02:28] while my new school board seems to have a flagrant M$ bias (Office 2007, Windows 7, freaking Exchange), at least there's still some Linux here and there [02:29] Viper550: Linux is about as suitable for usage as OSX is for medical instrumentation panels or MS is for nuclear submarine control. [02:29] my computer science teacher (where we learn *gasp* VB.net) wanted me to install Ubuntu 10.10 on an older laptop [02:29] Viper550: It always has been, and always will be, about usefulbility. [02:29] and the server that houses the school websites runs some sort of RHEL 4 [02:30] however, my plan to install Habari as a CMS for the school website has hit some obstacles so big, an IT department ''leader'' is coming to have a meeting with me on Tuesday. [02:30] Viper550: The question is whether or not you can create a compelling experience for that person. Good luck with that. [02:31] Viper550: Forcing issues where issues are complex will likely result in a bucket of failure. [02:31] However, http://schools.cornerstonesd.ca/~wcs/ [02:32] Viper550: Cut to the chase - so you succeed. Who cares? What is gained? Does it matter? [02:32] Viper550: Bigger questions. [02:33] I live in a small town. If I can make any change towards the better here, it will feel like an accomplishment [02:35] Viper550: Better is a relative word my friend. [02:35] I mean better as in, not looking like a stereotypical Geocities site [02:37] Viper550: Erm... well isn't that a question of aesthetic? [02:39] thenagain, our school board already utilizes a whole batch of web apps (Blackboard, Home/TeacherLogic), so being able to apply the principle to school websites could make it easier to keep them updated/maintained [02:40] and also, Unity is an interesting desktop [02:41] Viper550: You are all over the map. You are supposed to be four years older. [02:42] Viper550: How are you finding Saskatchewan? [02:43] Snow, snow, and more snow. [02:51] the provincial government operates its own phone company, SaskTel [02:56] thankfully their internet service isn't that bad [12:29] hey all [14:42] hello leoquant [14:42] hi duanedesign [14:43] how have you been? [14:44] a bit "low", but i am up and running again duanedesign [14:44] how are you? [14:45] leoquant: I was just thinking about past Beginners Team members I had not talked to in awhile and then you popped in :) [14:45] seemd llike a great coincidence [14:46] leoquant: Have you done much art lately? [14:46] yeah [14:46] i have my one room for painting now [14:46] which is great [14:47] that is great [14:47] and it is seperate from fam. affairs etc. ツ [14:47] painting needs to be done in your own room, alone isn't it? [14:48] oh definetly [14:48] everyone I know that paints has a room for it [14:49] leoquant: I have not painted in almost a year now. I have been working on wire sculptures lately [14:49] great, like giacometti? [14:49] with his single person statures [14:50] http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://kunstencultuur.pbworks.com/f/1203861751/ThreeMenWalkingII%2520-%2520Alberto%2520Giacometti2.JPG&imgrefurl=http://kunstencultuur.pbworks.com/w/page/9340205/Giacometti%2520Alberto%2520-%2520Three%2520Men%2520Walking%2520II&h=454&w=300&sz=54&tbnid=vGyA7AwdoAiRlM:&tbnh=276&tbnw=182&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgiacometti&zoom=1&q=giacometti&usg=__3XbR7U7GUYzXkLGB9ZjmXKH38tQ=&sa=X&ei=J4h [14:50] 7TZDMDoyWOoL59c0H&ved=0CCIQ9QEwAA [14:50] oops..... [14:50] lol [14:51] or are they abstract due? [14:51] http://bit.ly/ha6QEb [14:51] duanedesign, tabfail [14:51] i was looking I thought i had some pictures online [14:52] that bit.ly link is similar in style [14:52] thats nice [14:52] I am still kind of exploring different styles [14:52] i like that picture/stature [14:53] its alive [14:53] you have seen my pictures [14:54] i had them on ubuntuforums...a periode... [14:56] duanedesign, i have to some administration things.... [14:56] i will look [14:57] talk to you later? [14:57] ok great talking with you leoquant [14:57] leoquant: definetly [14:57] ok ツ [16:12] hey guys [16:13] hey copy-paster, err... coz_ ;) [16:13] evilvish, hey guy :) [16:13] evilvish, yes I was told that using a script for saying this was "unwelcomed" in most channels [16:14] coz_: nah, you are manually logging in right? so not a huge issue.. [16:14] evilvish, oh maybe I misunderstood them then [16:14] I know all I have to do atually "amsg hey guys" [16:15] that should show up in all channels I have [16:16] hmm, i should remind charlie to mention on the ML that the xubuntu task is done.. [16:26] evilvish, arent they all dont at this point? [16:27] coz_: yea, they choose a couple of wallpapers last meeting [16:28] evilvish, ` ah ok... cool .. at least that painful experience is finished :) [16:44] evilvish, are there more contents on the horizon? [16:45] coz_: not that i know of :) [16:45] evilvish, ok cool thanks [16:56] ok I am going for lunch...chinese I think,,,, be back later [19:04] hey guys [20:43] hey guys