Ubuntu in your community.

[themarker0]

How is Ubuntu in your community? I'm curious. I try to hand out CDs, when i build a computer for someone, i always have Ubuntu on it before i put windows so they can at least see it.

Yours?

[willskills]

Not widely used... although I do bump in to some people that do.

[zykotick9]

I walked into my college linux class with 4 burned 10.10 Desktop 32bit cds - and asked if anyone wanted one. I'm sure more then 10 people raised their hand.

I will burn some more this weekend.

I thought it was a very encouraging sign.

[themarker0]

I walked into my college linux class with 4 burned 10.10 Desktop 32bit cds - and asked if anyone wanted one. I'm sure more then 10 people raised their hand.

I will burn some more this weekend.

I thought it was a very encouraging sign.

Seems like we have some hope here. I ordered five or six copies from launchpad, all were gone first day i offered :).

[mfox]

We have a Linux club in Peterborough, and most members of the club use Ubuntu or UNE. Linux has a bit of a presence at Trent University, but it's mostly the versions that come on netbooks.

[themarker0]

We have a Linux club in Peterborough, and most members of the club use Ubuntu or UNE. Linux has a bit of a presence at Trent University, but it's mostly the versions that come on netbooks.

I need to go to one of theese meetings soon.

[Apot]

I work with some companies and try to encourage them to use Ubuntu. It seems the biggest obstacle to them changing is familiarity. People seem to be just scared of change.

Since it is harder to switch them I suggest using OpenOffice if they don't have the complete MS Office (like powerpoint) or using GIMP so they don't have to pay for Photoshop. If they are familiar with these programs then it will be easier to switch them over to Ubuntu

[linuxpusher]

I try my best to convert everyone I meet to Ubuntu.
If they are unsure I offer them a CD to try without installing and or offer to set up a dual boot.
I think people are a lot nervous about using my Homemade CD's

I am the new Volunteer Director of the S.T.A.R.S. ( Supplying Technology to At Risk Students ) Program for Bruce, Grey & now Simcoe Counties.

Started by Andrew Howlett (bglug.ca) and Francesca Dobbyn United Way of Bruce Grey.

We take donated PC's & Laptops P-4 and above, check / repair if necessary and install the latest Ubuntu.
We also service said computers N/C and help any Student learn to use Ubuntu if they ask for help.

Recently we had 42 HP Compaq Laptops(8710p & nx9420) Donated to our cause.
We are expecting a similar donation of Desk top PC's.

This is a Great Program and I am very proud to be a part of it.

Chris.
a.k.a. LinuxPusher:guitar:

P.s. Is there a way I can get 10 Proper looking Ubuntu CD's, like I get from Conical???

[mfox]

I need to go to one of theese meetings soon.

There is one tonight. Check it out at the Peterborough Linux User Group website (http://plugintolinux.ca/joomla/index.php).

[Apot]

linuxpusher

do you know if there is a similar program in the Toronto area that does similar things to S.T.A.R.S?

I have previously been asked by some people if I knew where old computer hardware could be donated to and if I knew about this program I would have had suggested this.

[Zookalicious]

So far I've slowly spread into the computers of 5 of my friends. The only other people at my university that use Linux are hipsters who give off the impression that they only use it because Apple isn't indie anymore. I'm considering starting a FOSS, Ubuntu, or Linux club next year or semester. Ordering mass CD's, making posters, having meetings, fun stuff. We'll see how that goes though.

EDIT: My Fiancée remains politely resilient though. She's comfortable with OS X, and I think that she's best suited to use that.

[linuxpusher]

linuxpusher

do you know if there is a similar program in the Toronto area that does similar things to S.T.A.R.S?

I have previously been asked by some people if I knew where old computer hardware could be donated to and if I knew about this program I would have had suggested this.

Apot,

If there is another Program like Stars out there I am unaware of it.
I don't see why someone could not start one there.
Chris.

[linuxpusher]

STARS: Supplying Technology to At Risk Students.

The Bruce Grey Linux Users Group (www.bglug.ca) collects used computer equipment (nothing below a Pentium 4).
We harvest parts to build computers for high school and College students who do not have a computer at home.

BGLUG loads the Ubuntu version of Linux which is free shareware and is not pirated software.

Computers have the Open Office version of Power Point Presentation, word processor, spreadsheet etc.
They can also be set up to save in a Microsoft format so that the students can take their work to school and print it off.

The project runs out of the United Way and computers are given out through agencies of the United Way or referrals from schools.

The Bruce-Grey Linux Users Group (www.bglug.ca) is currently centred in Owen Sound, but has members scattered around Bruce and Grey counties.
The group is freely open to everyone.

We gather together for four main reasons:
**- advocacy
**- education
**- support
**- socializing

We are constantly evolving and gladly welcome any constructive feedback and suggestions.
If you have any thoughts about the group or the site, please let us know!

Guidelines for accessing the United Way’s S.T.A.R.S. Computer Project

The decisions of United Way staff are final.

1. Priority is given to disabled students, who have been referred to the program by local schools.
2. Priority is given to high school, college or university students with no computer access in the home.
3. Students are required to present proof of enrolment (student card, report card, phone call from the school, referral from a community agency are all acceptable forms of ‘proof’).
4. If there are no students on the list, then community individuals are welcome to have their name put on the waiting list.
5. There is no guarantee that any person will ever receive a computer, supply is always limited.

Desktops vs. Laptops

1. Laptops are reserved exclusively for students, documentation must be provided.
2. If there are no students waiting for a desktop computer then the next available individual on the list is called, given 5 days to respond prior to going to the next person on the list.
3. The list is accessed first come, first serve.

[confusedstingray]

what about using a lightscripe cutter and burn the ubuntu log on them?

[confusedstingray]

this may not be the right place,
Does anyone know of a Ubuntu group in the st Catharine's, Welland Ontario Canada
area, if so where and when doe they meet
Thanks,