[15:58] hello hrllo [15:58] everyone ready? [15:59] yup [16:00] o/ [16:00] we are live :-) [16:02] feel free to ask away! [16:09] crickets? No one has questions? [16:10] Q: WHEN WILL THE GNOME SOFTWARE CENTER BE AVAILABLE? [16:11] QUESTION: Popey, are you going to buy new Lenovo T460 laptop? [16:12] My scope idea ended up falling through, so I wasn't able to enter in the last scopes contest. Are more of these planned in the future? [16:12] Question ^ [16:15] TY ALAN [16:15] <_Sponge> Hi everyone ! [16:16] hello everyone. Fire away at the questions [16:17] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Why is popey attending the meeting from a blood-bank ? [16:17] <_Sponge> #background [16:19] QUESTION: Is there a plan to integrate various messaging apps (sms, telegram, facebook,..whatsapp) into one place in Ubuntu touch? [16:19] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Could we have a shout-out for mariogrip 's website: https://devices.ubports.com/#/ [16:20] QUESTION: There are a few negative reviews about Ubuntu Touch installed MX5 pro. How do you respond about that? [16:21] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Is it true that Touch-VPN will be available on the phone's settings in OTA 10 update ? [16:25] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Do you think Unity 8 shall be included as standard in 16.10 or as long as 17.04 ? [16:29] hi [16:29] hello dragonbite [16:29] Hi [16:29] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Marketing. How should Loco market the new phones to their users for testing ? Or is that up-to Canonical ? [16:30] <_Sponge> Hi [16:31] <_Sponge> ** that is How should Loco-groups market the new phones for testing ? [16:32] have they gone over thier thoughts on the Apple vs. FBI or are they avoiding this potential political issue? [16:32] feel free to ask any questions you have here, just prefix with QUESTION [16:33] I wouldn't blame them if they want to avoid it [16:33] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Are balloons glasses from Warby Parker ? [16:33] <_Sponge> they are v. nice :) [16:34] QUESTION: HUD? [16:34] :) [16:34] QUESTION: when Ubuntu Personal is available can we get ubuntu laptops in more stores? ;) UK ;) USA ;) [16:34] <_Sponge> yeah ChloeWolfieGirl ! glad to have you here :) [16:35] _Sponge: I had it in my calander on my phone but I guess reminder was off :P but glad to be here even if I'm half an hour late [16:36] QUESTION: Mind if you tell us any super canonical secrets like new phones? [16:36] QUESTION: Is the Ubuntu Phone compatible with any smart watch? Pebble is pretty open [16:36] QUESTION: any update about the plug in messaging app? [16:36] https://launchpad.net/canonical-devices-system-image/+milestone/ww08-2016 [16:36] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Which is a better laptop: A top System 76 or a top Lenovo Thinkpad in your opinion ? [16:37] QUESTION: any update on getting phones available in the USA that can run on 4G? [16:37] <_Sponge> balloons: there are alot of questions now :) [16:37] _Sponge: I would go System 76... support for the Ubuntu supporter [16:38] QUESTION: ubuntu touch on Raspberry Pi 3? [16:38] QUESTION: Which of the previous Ubuntu animals would win in a magical space battle? my vote goes to Utopic Unicorn [16:38] Breezy Badger! [16:38] "I fart in your general direction..." (Monty Python) [16:39] <_Sponge> haha ! [16:40] QUESTION: is there a plan to make some kind of secret trogenhourse windows app which is desgised as MS update that replaces windows with Ubuntu? [16:40] QUESTION: Is any version of Unity (7 or 8) going to be able to be pulled into another distribution? I think notifications was a stiky point previously. [16:40] QUESTION: Do you have any plan to launch any youtube channel (or other video tutorials) for the development of Ubuntu Touch Apps/Scopes? [16:41] +1 Manu_ [16:41] QUESTION: any way to get an Ubuntu phone for demonstration purposes? I could demonstrate Ubuntu Touch at a computer club (> 100 memebers) with either a phone or tablet. [16:42] <_Sponge> My dad just called balloons a Skallywag = I think he likes you :-) [16:42] worby parker? [16:42] Young Skallywag [16:43] landing face-first? classy! [16:43] <_Sponge> https://www.warbyparker.com/ Good story though. [16:43] QUESTION: some reviews of the Meizu pro 5 say the software is really slow and apps aren't what you're trying to gain, how do you plan to deal with them complaints? [16:44] QUESTION: any system requirements for Unity 8? More or less than Unity 7? [16:46] :) [16:47] QUESTION: I'm sorry for being late, may I have forgiveness? [16:48] of course [16:49] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ubuntu_releases [16:51] yes! Easy Android to Ubuntu would be great! [16:53] <3 popey xD [16:53] sassy answers x3 [16:54] <_Sponge> QUESTION: As you well know 16.04 is the main focus for everyone at the moment. Following on from that all the flavours get a massive update. I know popey 's favourite is Ubuntu Mate but what is balloons favourite Ubuntu flavour and why ? [16:54] QUESTION: has the FBI asked for a back-door yet, or is Ubuntu Phone considered too small so far? [16:54] (you know you aren't somebody until some governmetn has asked for a back door) [16:54] :) [16:55] <_Sponge> I'd be more worried about a defcon hack at an Ubuncon . [16:55] QUESTION: does xMir run x apps any worse then x11? [16:55] YAY <3 [16:56] I do love Ubuntu Mate, I just installed it like last week, and its really nice [16:56] QUESTION: how are they going to handle the names after "Z" (zorking zombie?) [16:57] <_Sponge> Aww that's no answer balloons , but 3 is good. [16:58] Question: will we get encryption for the phone? [16:58] <_Sponge> QUESTION: Are there any Easter eggs in the next OTA considering it's easter ? [16:59] QUESTION: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck would chuck wood? [16:59] after Z theres no ubuntu, you have to move to arch [17:00] <_Sponge> Thanks guys ! [17:00] QUESTION; Any update on snappy for phone? [17:01] android has some nice easter egg's, I'd love some Ubuntu easter eggs x3 [17:01] <_Sponge> well done everyone ! [17:01] <_Sponge> Popey you gooff ! [17:02] Thanks all! [17:02] Thanks everyone! [17:02] Thank you x3 [17:02] Thanks for your questions! [17:03] \o/ [17:03] I'm glad it's recorded, so can see what I missed... [17:04] darn work... always getting in the way... [17:08] same :P [17:08] <_Sponge> ChloeWolfieGirl: Where would you buy an Ubuntu PC in the UK ? [17:09] I mean wasn't work getting in the way I just expected a reminder but there we go. [17:09] _Sponge: we dont have many really, we have some on amazon, theres Dell, I'm trying to remember some others [17:10] isn't that the great thing about Ubuntu... can place it on just about any computer! [17:10] <_Sponge> yeah, I think the dell one had some problems if you pushed it too much :) [17:11] I have to freshen up my brother-in-law's computer which is still running Wubi (11.04 or 11.10)! I'm tempted to put Ubuntu Mate on it instead. [17:11] <_Sponge> dragonbite: That's kinda like what we are asking - but it's just about hardware support - that's what you pay for. [17:12] Yeah I thought you meant pre-loaded :P [17:12] pre-loaded is better for showing support and demand :P [17:12] <_Sponge> yes i did. [17:13] pre-loaded is definitely better [17:13] <_Sponge> it'd be nice if System76 had an EU base though. [17:13] have you checked their site? They ship to a lot of places around the globe [17:13] ebuyer os pme [17:13] https://system76.com/shipping [17:13] the problem with that is, paying for importing.. [17:13] <_Sponge> yeah, but if something goes wrong - it's like $250 postage to get it fixed :( [17:14] ouch! [17:14] <_Sponge> I think they use FedEx or something. [17:14] like I asked my friend about it and they said electronics you get a tax that made it cost like double the price [17:14] if it goes up much it'll be cheaper to buy a new system. [17:15] <_Sponge> sometimes they do reductions though. You have to subscribe. [17:15] as much as I'd love a system76 the price is to much if youre buying from the uk [17:15] * _Sponge is looking for an All-inOne PC for Ubuntu that is quiet. [17:16] BQ m10? ;P xD [17:16] <_Sponge> Ha ! [17:16] I hear yoga's are good for ubuntu but never tested and not preinstalled [17:17] I read about ZFS conflict. Are you sure you will be able to deliver ZFS with Ubuntu 16.04 without problem? [17:17] <_Sponge> I'd be nice if someone wouldf just buy the top 100 PC laptops on amazon & just ubuntu test them. [17:17] QUESTION: I read about ZFS conflict. Are you sure you will be able to deliver ZFS with Ubuntu 16.04 without problem? [17:18] what about looking at the Chromebooks/Chromeboxes? I thoguht somebody came out with an all-in-one or will be coming out with one [17:18] <_Sponge> maybe. [17:18] * _Sponge needs a wee-break. [17:25] lunchtime here.. (12:25) [17:27] <_Sponge> evening tea time here - I'm havin' a Scotch egg. [17:27] <_Sponge> hence the easter egg question. [17:28] "Scotch egg"? [17:29] <_Sponge> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_egg [17:30] looks yummy... I'm reheating last night's (or a couple of night's ago) pasta in the microwave.... yum :| [17:33] Dont make meh hungreh [17:33] <_Sponge> ok [17:34] :P [17:34] <_Sponge> ChloeWolfieGirl: Whats your favourite flavour of Ubuntu , then ? [17:45] _Sponge: hmmm... 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