what to do if there is no release party near you for 8.10

[stinger30au]

For the past few releases i keep reading of people getting together for a release party for the new version of Ubuntu


i might have a bbq and a few beers myself when 8.10 comes out i reckon and i will be think of you all who are at proper release parties all over the world having a great time

[LaRoza]

Release parties are normally install parties, not eating and drinking.

When 8.10 comes out, I will celebrate by getting the torrent and waiting for it to be burned. However, I'd likely install it on my laptop first, to give the desktop seeding time to at least 1:1

[billgoldberg]

I like Ubuntu just as much like the next user here, but I would never go to such a thing.

Don't know, it sounds too nerdy for me.

[cardinals_fan]

I'll probably go for a bike ride and drink some green tea. Wait, I do that every day :)

[Corfy]

Release parties are normally install parties, not eating and drinking.

Our LoCo's release parties are the opposite. We have eating and drinking (and socializing) parties. I asked once about installing the latest Ubuntu at the party, and was told that Ubuntu was so easy to install, that really wasn't necessary, although if someone wanted/needed help, they would get it.

[david_lynch]

Don't know, it sounds too nerdy for me.
Fear of appearing nerdy can cramp your style, for sure. I'd go to an intrepid release party if there was one near me.

What the heck, I don't care who thinks I'm a nerd.:lolflag:

[billgoldberg]

Fear of appearing nerdy can cramp your style, for sure. I'd go to an intrepid release party if there was one near me.

What the heck, I don't care who thinks I'm a nerd.:lolflag:

By saying it sounds to nerdy for me I basically said nobody will ever see me near one of those things.

Not because I'm afraid to be there but because I doubt I would like being there.

I would look around, say to myself; "what the hell are you doing here?" and move along.

[david_lynch]

By saying it sounds to nerdy for me I basically said nobody will ever see me near one of those things.

Not because I'm afraid to be there but because I doubt I would like being there.

I would look around, say to myself; "what the hell are you doing here?" and move along.
Hey, nerds might be cooler than you think! :guitar:

[DrMega]

I like Ubuntu just as much like the next user here, but I would never go to such a thing.

Don't know, it sounds too nerdy for me.

I think I might see if I can get booked into the dentist and have some teeth pulled out. Ubuntu's great but installing software of any kind is pure tedium, if only because you have to wait for the progress bar to make it's long adventure from 0 to 100%, and then wait 10 more minutes once it gets their.

[kevdog]

Rather than speculation, I'd rather hear from someone who has actually been to one of these release parties!

[Corfy]

Rather than speculation, I'd rather hear from someone who has actually been to one of these release parties!

I've been to two of our LoCo's release parties.

The party for Gutsy (7.10) was held at an Irish Pub on the north side of Indianapolis. A couple people brought their laptops and other devices, although we didn't do any installing there. We had supper, sat around and talked about various issues, mostly open source and Linux related, but not entirely.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IndianaTeam/GutsyReleaseParty
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schultmc/sets/72157603725649589/

Our party for Hardy (8.04) was held at the Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park on the east side of Indianapolis. Again, some people brought their laptops, but it was mainly a pitch-in cookout.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IndianaTeam/HardyReleaseParty

Plans for the Intrepid release party haven't been finalized yet.

[jimrz]

Our New Mexico LoCo has a party for each release. Since we also organize separate Install Fests and do something for Software Freedom Day these are primarily social events. For Hardy we put up fliers (at local libraries, coffee shops, etc) inviting the public and got a pretty good turn out. There were 15+ people not previously exposed to Ubuntu who showed up as a result. We did do a demonstration of and brief presentation on Ubuntu, hand out cd's and printed materials and tried to answer any questions our guests had. However, most of the evening was about eating and drinking and a good time was had by all. We are planning a similar event for Intrepid and you are all welcome. Check our wiki page for more info.

[Jim!]

You mean people have parties when a new Ubuntu release comes out? Hahahaha........AHAHAHAHAHAHA. Na that's awesome:D If I hear about any parties celebrating the release of Intrepid in my area then I'm so there.

[Corfy]

If I hear about any parties celebrating the release of Intrepid in my area then I'm so there.

Here's a list, although there aren't many on it... yet.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntrepidReleaseParties

[SomeGuyDude]

I'm using it now and it's already better than Hardy ever was, so there's no real need for me to anticipate the official release.

[MaxIBoy]

See, there's a problem with release/install parties. You're going to meet some people you've never met before in person, and you're bringing a few hundred dollars of equipment with you as well.

[SomeGuyDude]

By saying it sounds to nerdy for me I basically said nobody will ever see me near one of those things.

Not because I'm afraid to be there but because I doubt I would like being there.

I would look around, say to myself; "what the hell are you doing here?" and move along.

"Hey, you use Ubuntu?"

"Yeah!"

"Me too!"

"...cool!"

"...yeah."

"..."

"...seeya."

[stinger30au]

at my release party there will be me


my bbq


food


beverages


heck i might even invite my wife and kids to com join me by the pool as i party along and have a go at installing it :lolflag:

[beercz]

at my release party there will be me


my bbq


food


beverages


heck i might even invite my wife and kids to com join me by the pool as i party along and have a go at installing it :lolflag:
Can I come please?

Only kidding, it's a long way from the UK.

Have a good time!

[t0p]

Our LoCo's release parties are the opposite. We have eating and drinking (and socializing) parties. I asked once about installing the latest Ubuntu at the party, and was told that Ubuntu was so easy to install, that really wasn't necessary, although if someone wanted/needed help, they would get it.

In the "old days", Linux had poor hardware-detection and could be a real pita to install. That's why install-fests were born: so gurus could help non-gurus in the great endurance trial called "installing Linux".

Luckily, nowadays installing Linux is not such a feat. Some hardware is still a nightmare - but for most machines, installing involves clicking "OK" a few times. So the original reason for install-fests has gone: what else is there to do other than eat and drink yourself insensible? :)

[mybunche]

No release parties where I am so I will be on the these forums like the last two times, its fun. See if we can beat Aprils record of people online.

[bimmerd00d]

Release parties are normally install parties, not eating and drinking.

When 8.10 comes out, I will celebrate by getting the torrent and waiting for it to be burned. However, I'd likely install it on my laptop first, to give the desktop seeding time to at least 1:1


Maybe i'll post pics from my 8.10 install party. It'll include my laptop, my grill, and a few bottles of a decent brew from a small town in Texas.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/8341.jpg

[Robstarusa]

I've been to two of our LoCo's release parties.

The party for Gutsy (7.10) was held at an Irish Pub on the north side of Indianapolis. A couple people brought their laptops and other devices, although we didn't do any installing there. We had supper, sat around and talked about various issues, mostly open source and Linux related, but not entirely.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IndianaTeam/GutsyReleaseParty
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schultmc/sets/72157603725649589/

Our party for Hardy (8.04) was held at the Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park on the east side of Indianapolis. Again, some people brought their laptops, but it was mainly a pitch-in cookout.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IndianaTeam/HardyReleaseParty

Plans for the Intrepid release party haven't been finalized yet.

I am in Chicago. Do you know of any release parties a little closer to chi-town ? Indy is quite a drive :)

[Corfy]

I am in Chicago. Do you know of any release parties a little closer to chi-town ? Indy is quite a drive :)

LoCos are supposed to post their release parties on this page:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntrepidReleaseParties

Looks like there are only four scheduled for North America right now, but there may be more scheduled closer to the time of launch.

You might also check with your local LoCo team to see if they are having a party:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeamList

It looks like there is a Chicago team:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ChicagoTeam

[bobbocanfly]

If you cant make a "real" release party and arent afraid of IRC, #ubuntu-release-party on Freenode is pretty fun.

I'll be celebrating by seeding the torrent on my shiny new VPS's, then going to sleep and seeing how much bandwidth has been wasted overnight!