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clanky
March 21st, 2008, 11:15 PM
OK, new to Ubuntu and to the forums, where does the whole coffee analogy thing come from? Is it an Ubuntu thing or just a forums thing? Does the coffee analogy come from the default desktop theme colours or do the colours come from the coffee connection?
beercz
March 21st, 2008, 11:17 PM
I think it's because a lot of code is written late at night through to the early hours, and coffee keeps one awake.

This is certainly true in my case.
bruce89
March 21st, 2008, 11:18 PM
I think it is because Ubuntu is brown, and so is coffee.
LaRoza
March 21st, 2008, 11:21 PM
Forum FAQ:


What's the deal with coffee cups/beans and the funny titles?

Beans are posts. The post/bean count can be turned off by the user if so desired.

There tends to be a close connection between geeks and coffee, so that's where the theme came from. Yes, we know not everyone likes coffee, but it's just a silly thing.


http://hackles.org/strips/cartoon8.png

http://hackles.org/strips/cartoon9.png

http://hackles.org/strips/cartoon13.png

See http://hackles.org for the whole strip, I just quickly grabbed some coffee references.
clanky
March 21st, 2008, 11:27 PM
So is the coffee connection just a forums thing then, rather than an Ubuntu thing?
HermanAB
March 21st, 2008, 11:50 PM
I dunno, but I think I need more coffee and donuts.
LaRoza
March 22nd, 2008, 12:06 AM
So is the coffee connection just a forums thing then, rather than an Ubuntu thing?

It is a general observation of geeks/programmers.

I am a programmer, but I have never tasted coffee before, so it isn't a core requirement.
p_quarles
March 22nd, 2008, 12:10 AM
I don't have a link to the thread handy, but a former staff member came up with the coffee theme and did most of the artwork. This was a while back. I think the main intent was to do something that personalized this forum a bit over the standard vBulletin look and feel.
LaRoza
March 22nd, 2008, 12:23 AM
I don't have a link to the thread handy, but a former staff member came up with the coffee theme and did most of the artwork. This was a while back. I think the main intent was to do something that personalized this forum a bit over the standard vBulletin look and feel.

Her name began with a 'K' I believe.
K.Mandla
March 22nd, 2008, 12:29 AM
Her name began with a 'K' I believe.
That was Kassetra. From a looong time ago ...

http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=70321&postcount=9
kevdog
March 22nd, 2008, 03:48 AM
K.Mandla


Good link to historic post -- I like that. I like reading about the early days of Ubuntu and the Ubuntu forums. Makes me appreciate many of the current mods, ideas, and opinions here that much greater.
LaRoza
March 22nd, 2008, 03:51 AM
K.Mandla


Good link to historic post -- I like that. I like reading about the early days of Ubuntu and the Ubuntu forums. Makes me appreciate many of the current mods, ideas, and opinions here that much greater.

A while ago, I had attempted to make a forum history thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=651901
kevdog
March 22nd, 2008, 03:58 AM
Anyone know where I can find the great April Fools Day prank history? It sounds intriguing ... and with April Fools Day just looming around the corner...
LaRoza
March 22nd, 2008, 04:03 AM
Anyone know where I can find the great April Fools Day prank history? It sounds intriguing ... and with April Fools Day just looming around the corner...

I have seen bits of it but forget where. It wasn't pretty...

I believe Matthew is planning something, so hold on to your sanity!