[09:06] <sepehr> salam
[09:06] <sepehr> alan ro system am debian nasbe
[09:07] <sepehr> vaghti usb headphone ro mizanam nemishnasash
[09:07] <sepehr> chikar bayad kard? :|
[09:10] <sepehr> kasi hast?
[09:45] <alimj> :/
[13:17] <KingOfToast> Hello
[13:18] <alimj> A toast to KingOfToast
[13:19] <KingOfToast> ha ha, thanks very much.
[13:20] <KingOfToast> Do you guys get many questions about Iran here?
[13:20] <alimj> Few. Not usually
[13:20] <alimj> This is Ubuntu support channel
[13:21] <KingOfToast> I am using ubuntu now, but im planning on visiting Iran for a holiday
[13:22] <alimj> Currently 30 day Tourist visas are issued upon arrival for many nationalities
[13:22] <alimj> Hope you enjoy your visit
[13:22] <KingOfToast> Many ubuntu users in Iran?
[13:23] <alimj> There should be many
[13:23] <KingOfToast> Do you live there yourself?
[13:23] <alimj> population is relatively young and many study IT related topics
[13:23] <alimj> I live in Tehran
[13:23] <alimj> Where are you?
[13:23] <KingOfToast> Im living in Devon in the UK
[13:24] <KingOfToast> I also work in IT
[13:24] <alimj> Oh. England
[13:24] <KingOfToast> Yep England
[13:24] <farooghkz> a toast for u
[13:24] <alimj> Brits should apply for a visa before travelling. Relatively easy
[13:25] <KingOfToast> Ive read loads of amazing things about Iran, the history sounds fascinating.
[13:25] <farooghkz> #iran
[13:25] <alimj> Thanks
[13:26] <farooghkz> alimj, go there
[13:27] <alimj> farooghkz: On the same network?
[13:28] <KingOfToast> Where are good places to visit?
[13:28] <farooghkz> alimj, yes on freenode
[13:28] <alimj> Top priorities should be Isfahan, Shiraz
[13:29] <alimj> Actually depends
[13:29] <alimj> If you are interested on historical places or other things
[13:29] <farooghkz> it is better to talk about iran there
[13:29] <KingOfToast> in the #iran channel?
[13:29] <alimj> I guess it would be fine to talk about Iran here.
[13:30] <alimj> Currently the channel is not very crowded
[13:30] <alimj> Not a real necessity for another channel
[13:31] <alimj> KingOfToast: Relatively few people could speak English (or any other foreign language)
[13:31] <alimj> I suggest reading TripAdvisor articles
[13:31] <alimj> Lot's of good suggestions
[13:32] <alimj> There are also some nice and affordable tours (with English speaking guides)
[13:32] <KingOfToast> I think we will be getting a guide to take us most places. Is Tehran pretty safe to walk around?
[13:33] <alimj> Tehran is really safe to walk around
[13:33] <alimj> Compared to many other cities
[13:34] <alimj> Air pollution is high in this season
[13:34] <KingOfToast> Do you see many tourists there?
[13:34] <alimj> I would recommend early spring
[13:34] <alimj> If we want to compare to Turkey or UAE, the answer is no. Otherwise, yes. For sure
[13:35] <alimj> Country has been trying to open the doors to get a lot of tourists
[13:35] <KingOfToast> A lot of people I speak to about visiting Iran think im mad for wanting to go.
[13:36] <alimj> No. You many consult the British embassy in Tehran: https://twitter.com/ukiniran
[13:36] <alimj> Also this: http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/16/iran-to-ease-visa-access-except-for-us-and-uk/
[13:37] <alimj> Also watch this: http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2016/02/05/iran-winter-sports-pleitgen-pkg.cnn
[13:38] <alimj> And read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/travel/iran-tourism-sanctions.html?_r=0
[13:39] <alimj> I quote: "five million foreign travelers visited Iran in 2014"
[13:40] <KingOfToast> Im really excited to get there and see what Iran is like
[13:40] <KingOfToast> I love experiencing different cultures
[13:41] <KingOfToast> What do people tend to do there on an evening?
[13:41] <farooghkz> how u come iran?by airplane?
[13:41] <KingOfToast> Will be flying to Dubai and then to Iran
[13:41] <alimj> farooghkz: British Airways is resuming London Tehran flights
[13:41] <farooghkz> lol
[13:42] <alimj> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/middle-east/iran/articles/British-Airways-considers-reinstating-Iran-flights/
[13:42] <KingOfToast> I think the flights start up again in July
[13:42] <farooghkz> so where does barjam go?
[13:42] <farooghkz> lol
[13:43] <alimj> KingOfToast: People do different things on the evenings
[13:43] <alimj> And different cities.
[13:45] <alimj> You have to consider the following: 1) Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard) does not work here. You should carry some cash
[13:45] <KingOfToast> I guess most people here when they meet up they tend to drink in bars or something similar. But since Iran is a dry country then you must do other things.
[13:46] <alimj> 2) It is always better to exchange at exchange shops in the city rather than Airport (rates differ very much)
[13:47] <KingOfToast> good tip
[13:48] <KingOfToast> whats the wifi coverage like there?
[13:49] <alimj> 3) Internet speed is very poor
[13:49] <farooghkz> lol
[13:49] <alimj> You can get 4G SIM cards but only at limited speeds
[13:50] <alimj> Also many web sites are blocked (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, ...)
[13:50] <KingOfToast> ah yes I read about that.
[13:50] <alimj> So it would be wise to have VPN and/or Tor installed on you phone if you want to use them
[13:50] <farooghkz> lol
[13:50] <KingOfToast> another good tip, ill have to get tor installed
[13:51] <farooghkz> طرف میخواد بیاد ایران باید چقد بدبختی بکشه...
[13:52] <alimj> KingOfToast: May I ask, how old are you?
[13:52] <KingOfToast> 31
[13:52] <alimj> Ok
[13:53] <alimj> If you look into right places, you might find young Iranians who will be glad to be your guide for free.
[13:53] <alimj> They will enjoy to speak with a Native English speaker. It would be virtually an English class for them
[13:54] <farooghkz> yes
[13:54] <KingOfToast> I think the person we are visiting is arranging for someone to show us around. We will need someone to keep us out of trouble.
[13:54] <alimj> Exactly
[13:54] <farooghkz> kingoftoast, will u come here norooz?
[13:55] <alimj> Norooz == equinox
[13:55] <farooghkz> k
[13:55] <alimj> It is the beginning of Iranian year. Also Holidays
[13:55] <KingOfToast> when is Norooz?
[13:56] <alimj> Our year starts on spring equinox
[13:56] <alimj> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox
[13:56] <KingOfToast> Im planning on being there in April
[13:57] <farooghkz> equinox is about 23d later
[13:57] <alimj> If you visit Tehran, we could have a coffee together
[13:57] <KingOfToast> lots of celebrations for the equinox?
[13:57] <alimj> More than 13 days
[13:57] <alimj> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruz
[13:58] <KingOfToast> Would love to. Good to get to know anyone from Tehran
[13:59] <farooghkz> king, did u know goods and services are more expensive on equinox?
[13:59] <KingOfToast> Thanks for talking to me, ive got to get back to work now. Would it be ok if I stay in this group if I have any more questions?
[13:59] <alimj> No problem
[14:00] <KingOfToast> farooghkz: thanks for the tip
[14:00] <alimj> Here is my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliMirjamali
[14:01] <alimj> I will PM you my e-mail. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
[14:01] <KingOfToast> I have just followed you on twitter
[14:03] <KingOfToast> See you later
[14:03] <alimj> See you
[14:03] <alimj> o/
[14:05] <alimj> farooghkz: به قول معروف. مهمان حبیب خدا است
[14:05] <alimj> ;-)
[14:05] <farooghkz> مگه من چیز بدی گفتم؟
[14:05] <farooghkz> 8)
[14:06] <farooghkz> alimj
[14:21] <farooghkz> دارم اوبونتوم رو نابود میکنم خخخ
[14:36] <alimj> farooghkz: نه. اصلا چیز بدی نگفتی
[14:36] <alimj> اصولا باید سعی کرد که خارجیها را به کشور آورد و بهشان نشان داد که ما شاخ نداریم