[00:12] <abimael> hello
[00:13] <rmg51> hi
[00:14] <abimael> how are you?
[00:14] <rmg51> good
[00:14] <rmg51> nd you?
[00:14] <rmg51> what happened to my a?
[00:15] <abimael> great, thanks. I believe im awaiting launchpad team approval. Posted to forum and all, live in DE, new to ubuntu, learning python and decided to join PA LoCo
[00:16] <abimael> Of Course, only because there is no LoCo team right now for Delaware, but I really hope I can meet some people and be able to learn from them, while i do my own studying, you know?
[00:16] <rmg51> may as well, since there doesn't seem to be  De team
[00:17] <rmg51> we have had a few from DE in here before
[00:17] <abimael> oh ok, well thats great, your in DE too?
[00:17] <rmg51> not me
[00:18] <rmg51> we let just about any one join our team
[00:19] <abimael> oh ok, is that a bad thing?
[00:19] <rmg51> not really
[00:20] <abimael> oh ok
[00:20] <rmg51> those who now live out of state once lived here
[00:20] <rmg51> they just love us so much they just can't leave us ;-)
[00:21] <abimael> :-)
[00:24] <rmg51> anyway...... welcome to the team
[00:24] <rmg51> feel free to hang out here
[00:24] <abimael> thank you
[00:25] <rmg51> maybe others will wake up and chat with you
[00:26] <rmg51> I have some things to do so I will be away from my laptop
[00:30] <abimael> yeah hopefully, k thanks
[01:15] <abimael> how can i start contributing to ubuntu? i see all these developers adding codes and fixing bugs, how can i do something like this?
[01:16] <jthan> abimael: There are lots of ways to get involved.  You can become involved physically by going to LoCo events.  You should look out for bug jam every year.  You can work on documentation.  Or triaging bugs.
[01:17] <jthan> If you'd rather be working on the programming end of things.. most people stick with a single project or two at first to get their feet wet and see how it goes.
[01:18] <abimael> ok. should I be specifically proficient in a certain area and look for certain projects that fit my preference?
[01:18] <jthan> Well - do you already know a certain programming language?
[01:18] <abimael> im learning python right now, thru LEARN PYTHON the hard way and reading O'Reillys
[01:18] <JonathanD> abimael: are you a philadelphian?
[01:19] <jthan> JonathanD: Don't steal my thunder :-p
[01:19] <JonathanD> jthan: I'm just going to invite him to fosscon ;)
[01:19] <jthan> Fine, fine.
[01:19] <JonathanD> But I'll let you do it.
[01:19] <abimael> no, Delawarean, but funny enough me and my fiancee were looking into moving up there once i get a few certs under my belt
[01:19] <jthan> Actually you better since I don't know anything about it. Lol. I just like to sass my elders.
[01:19] <JonathanD> jthan: it is my sworn duty to invite everyone to fosscon.
[01:19] <abimael> i already got my tickets for FOSSCON
[01:19] <jthan> Good.
[01:19] <JonathanD> abimael: well, there you go. Lots of ubuntu-pa people will be there.
[01:20] <abimael> unfortunately, i wasnt able to support right now but hopefully i can once the event comes
[01:20] <JonathanD> abimael: thats ok :)
[01:20] <JonathanD> showing up is supporting!
[01:20] <jthan> So. You're on your way by learning Python.  Which, by the way, is a great language. If you ever hit any snags I can try to help you.  I used to be fairly proficient in the language.
[01:20] <jthan> I recommend picking a project you like (even better if it is written in python) and start triaging bugs / working on documentation if you can. This is how most people get started.
[01:20] <jthan> abimael: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ContributeToUbuntu
[01:21] <abimael> cool, thats great.
[01:21] <jthan> oops.
[01:21] <abimael>  Yeah ive been trying to read up as much as possible and do my codes, Im only on simple stuff right now but thats the basis
[01:24] <abimael> hey, so how do I know what project or bugs are python written? and how would I like fix it and send the modified code? Im still so new to how this all works
[01:25] <jthan> That link I gave you should cover a whole lot of that. You're going to want to especially read about Launchpad and sign up for an account.
[01:26] <abimael> yeah, im signed up for launchpad, signed codeofconduct and all that
[01:27] <abimael> ok cool, sounds great, thank you
[01:38] <jedijf> abimael: i think you were approved: valle-e08 approved by freelancer317
[01:39] <abimael> jedijf: yes, i was. Thank you
[01:39] <jthan> abimael: So you should practice! Triage a bug!
[01:40] <abimael> I'm still learning, not sure if I'm ready yet. Im reading the documentation on Launchpad and ContributeToUbuntu
[01:40] <abimael> Still trying to understand how this all works
[01:41] <jedijf> abimael: i sent you the fosscon link too
[01:41] <abimael> I already got my tickets
[01:41] <abimael> thanks
[01:41] <jthan> abimael: got your email too ;-)
[01:42] <abimael> Yes, Thank you. Im excited. Trying to tackle python so that I can be able to contribute and exercise what I've learned
[01:43] <jedijf> abimael: it's so exciting, and there are many different avenues you can take - answering questions on askubuntu
[01:43] <jthan> It's funny. The first time I joined this channel was when I wanted to learn to program. So I spoke with kejava (who is.. alive but never here. He's off being a dad) and I learned Python
[01:44] <JonathanD> Running out of battery.
[01:44] <jedijf> triaging is a good way to find projects that you may like working with more permenantly
[01:44] <abimael> yeah, and I've been on here and ubuntuforums as well. Yeah, that's awesome.
[01:45] <jedijf> you could do an "Ubuntu Hour" somewhere
[01:45] <jedijf> feel free to use our mailing list and forums to announce it
[01:45] <abimael> what do you mean by that?
[01:46] <jedijf> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Hour/
[01:46] <jedijf> Wilmington U, so you could do Golden pigeon diner or whatever the new name is
[01:46] <jedijf> abners
[01:47] <jedijf> arners my bad
[01:47] <JonathanD> night folks.
[01:47] <jedijf> night JonathanD
[01:47] <abimael> Yeah, thats awesome. night JonathanD
[01:48] <jedijf> last year at wilington U there was a bsides...gonna be another in november, just don't have location yet
[01:48] <abimael> cool, gotta question. Since im focusing on python, How would I know which projects are python based so that I could try to focus on those?
[01:49] <jthan> Hold on..
[01:49] <jedijf> it's there on the bug page
[01:49] <jthan> abimael: Here are /some/
[01:49] <jthan> http://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonProjects
[01:49] <jthan> But yes, there are more on the bug page sorted by language I believe.
[01:49] <jedijf> korrect
[01:49] <jedijf> you can filter
[01:50] <abimael> oh ok, just a matter of correct searching
[01:50] <jedijf> i only want python apps written by devs who wear chartreuse socks
[01:50] <jthan> I want a pair of kevlar socks
[01:51] <jedijf> my rasperry pi came today and it's grand daughter weekend
[01:51] <jthan> Better get some toys for her.
[01:51] <jedijf> we're going to see dinosaurs tomorrow
[01:51] <abimael> raspberry pi??
[01:52] <jedijf> yeah, we did an unboxing at hive76 last sunday
[01:52] <jedijf> i should actually blog about it
[01:52] <abimael> I really am wishing I lived in PA, and YES you should
[01:53] <jedijf> abimael: are you in/near wilmington
[01:53] <abimael> No, used to live in Wilmington, Im down in Dover for now
[03:25] <jthan> IdleOne: geez.
[03:25] <IdleOne> what?
[03:25] <jthan> That guy is a little hard pressed
[03:26] <IdleOne> more specific please?
[03:26] <jthan> The op.. who kicked angryspam whats his face.
[03:26] <jthan> I don't want to name names :-p
[03:28] <IdleOne> well, all I can say is that if you feel something is unjust you should speak up.
[03:28] <jthan> Well people that don't sit on irc all day don't know what's not acceptable. Kicking them with no warning isn't going to help.
[03:29] <IdleOne> You have a point there.
[03:30] <IdleOne> But the person you are standing up for has a cloak and registered account on this network. they clearly have some clue about IRC and should know that you are supposed to read the entry messages when you join a channel.
[03:31] <IdleOne> the !guidelines are in that message
[03:31] <jthan> Truth. I think he was trying to be light hearted but <op> took it the wrong way.
[03:31] <IdleOne> I agree.
[03:53] <jthan> *frustrated*
[04:12] <IdleOne> heya x1k
[04:12] <x1k> :-)
[04:13] <x1k> anyone in the Williamsport area? or within an hour drive or so?
[04:13] <IdleOne> So, as far as what is going on in PA LoCo wise I am not really sure. I don't live in PA anymore but there is a mailing list for the LoCo you could jump on and ask/volunteer to help out with any events
[04:14] <IdleOne> You can always organize something in your area also. Ubuntu hours are a great way to spread the Ubuntu love https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Hour/
[04:15] <x1k> thanks idle!
[04:16] <IdleOne> !lists
[04:16] <IdleOne> err
[04:16] <x1k> i don't want to downplay IRC support, but i feel like i could be doing something more productive ubuntu-community-wise
[04:16] <IdleOne> http://lists.ubuntu.com is where you can find all the mailing lists for ubuntu
[04:17] <IdleOne> IRC contribution is a one of the things the Membership board looks at but not all Ubuntu members use IRC
[04:18] <x1k> it's unfortunately a dying breed
[04:18] <IdleOne> IRC dying?
[04:19] <IdleOne> As long as there are real geeks there will be IRC
[04:19] <x1k> i mean in new-user support
[04:19] <x1k> i absolutely love irc
[04:20] <x1k> but, if i was born in the mid-90's and am just getting into linux and having a problem, my first reaction wouldn't be to figure out how to connect to an irc channel
[04:22] <x1k> that's where #ubuntu-doc and AskUbuntu come in
[04:24] <x1k> hey abimael
[04:24] <abimael> heyy x1k
[04:27] <x1k> PA loco still going to FOSSCON 12 for an installfest? just checked an old email address and it's got a large archive of ubuntu-us-pa mailing list messages...
[10:18] <rmg51> Morning
[10:55] <JonathanD> Morning.
[10:55] <JonathanD> x1k: yes
[11:52] <jedijf> x1k: come on down!
[11:52] <jedijf> lend a hand
[12:06] <SamuraiAlba> good bacon to all!
[12:07] <JonathanD> mmm bacon...
[12:09] <SamuraiAlba> Ea sucks.  That is all
[12:16] <JonathanD> Yes
[13:01] <waltman> Morning.
[13:08] <TheLordOfTime> bleh
[13:08] <TheLordOfTime> i should have slept in
[13:08]  * TheLordOfTime is TIRED
[13:47] <x1k> jedijf: JonathanD: hey thanks... just got up, sorry lol
[13:48] <x1k> never been to FOSSCON before.. seems cool
[14:03] <abimael> me neither, can't wait
[14:09] <TheLordOfTime> fosscon still in philly?
[14:09] <rmg51> yep
[15:12] <TheLordOfTime> when?  i might be able to get off work to stop over in philly for fosscon (unless its a bazillion degrees there)
[15:12] <x1k> its aug 11
[15:12] <x1k> what area are you coming from?
[15:13] <x1k> fosscon.org
[15:23] <TheLordOfTime> x1k:  pittsburgh :P
[17:30] <JonathanD> TheLordOfTime: just across the street then ;)
[17:38] <x1k> JonathanD: TheLordOfTime: i'm in the Williamsport area, let me know when you are coming by lol
[17:38] <JonathanD> To williamsport?
[17:38] <JonathanD> I haven't been there in ages.
[17:43] <x1k> you haven't missed much since
[17:44] <JonathanD> heh :)
[18:12] <TheLordOfTime> JonathanD:  heh, indeed.
[18:12] <TheLordOfTime> x1k:  will do, if i'm out that way
[18:12] <TheLordOfTime> depends on how screwy my schedule is