[2016-Goal#1] A NEW Server for Ubuntu GNOME

Sat Jan 2 19:36:16 UTC 2016

I agree with Jasper that first step is to reach same hosting facilities
as other projects in Canonical hosting (as Lubuntu/Xubuntu/Kubuntu do).
If this really fails, next getting some of our 2 free-cost flexible
offers (Jasper and mine).

> I can host those resources you are asking for, with no money (at the
> only cost of mention at some marginal credits).

El 02/01/16 a les 13:40, Jasper Backer ha escrit:
> Hello,
> 
> First: I've not yet been socially active on here I believe. Guess it
> should be time to say "Hi" :)
> If there's a place where I should shortly introduce myself, let me know.
> 
> Now reading this.. Isn't it better to get the current hosting-related
> issues sorted out? I believe taking the hosting away from Canonical is a
> bad step. Find out who's in charge, if we *really* are restricted to the
> current platform as-is, etc.
> 
> Lubuntu/Xubuntu/Kubuntu all have decent websites and are all on the same
> platform. It shouldn't be impossible for us to have a proper website. If
> we are taking it away however, I am guessing having a proper VM/VPS
> somewhere is best.
> 
> If it helps, on my private dedicated server I can setup an account with
> full FTP/SQL/etc access for the Ubuntu Gnome project to develop the new
> website on. Do we have DNS control of the domain?
> 
> I'll even provide a VM with separate IP for the project if needed, on my
> server (for whatever purpose we need it, including hosting the website
> if we are going that route). I have enough resources (mem/disk)
> available and I rely on that server myself as well, so rest assured that
> it's being taken care of properly :)
> 
> Greets,
> Jasper
> 
> On 02-01-16 13:02, Ali/amjjawad wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Thank you for your email :)
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 2, 2016 at 10:15 PM, Narcis Garcia
>> <<mailto:informatica at actiu.net>informatica at actiu.net> wrote:
>>
>>     Can you remember to others?:
>>
>>     1. What are the "conflicting" Canonical limitations in current server
>>     2. What are the proposals to overcome those limitations in new server
>>
>>
>> It's 22:55 here and I'm heading to bed. So, I'll make it as short as
>> possible.
>>
>> With the current server, I can't even change the theme nor update the
>> platform (WordPress) nor can install any plug-in ... only Canonical
>> people can do that AFAIK. So to change the website (design wise), I'm
>> not even sure what's involved? who is in charge? etc ...
>>
>>
>> With a new server, we shall have 100% freedom over our website. We can
>> do whatever we like such us updating the website itself, updating the
>> platform (wordpress), install/remove plug-ins and more ..
>>
>> We're many people around and if each one donates 1-2USD, that would be
>> great ..
>>
>> It's our project, if we don't take care of it, who would?!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>>
>>
>>     El 02/01/16 a les 03:36, Ali/amjjawad ha escrit:
>>     > Hi,
>>     >
>>     > I believe the subject says it all. I personally can not accept
>>     nor wait
>>     > any longer for Ubuntu GNOME to have a NEW Website (we've been
>>     going back
>>     > and forth for ages now) and to have a new website, we need a new
>>     server.
>>     >
>>     > https://austenite.co.uk/
>>     >
>>     > This web hosting service is for a great friend of mine. His name
>>     is Kris
>>     > and he lives in the UK. Doesn't really matter where he lives.
>>     >
>>     > Most likely, we need the "Advanced Plan" for 'more' bandwidth or
>>     maybe
>>     > more - not sure what kind of bandwidth do we currently have for
>>     where
>>     > ubuntugnome.org <http://ubuntugnome.org>
>>     <<http://ubuntugnome.org>http://ubuntugnome.org> lives for now.
>>     >
>>     > Whatever plan we need, that obviously can't be done without
>>     paying for that.
>>     >
>>     > If I do have an income, I'd be more than happy to pay for the whole
>>     > thing but sadly, I have no income as of now. Beside, we're a
>>     community
>>     > project and we all should work together in my humble opinion.
>>     >
>>     > We have been waiting for ages and it's getting very silly to
>>     live with
>>     > the current 'bad looking' website. I can NOT believe we need
>>     years just
>>     > to do one task, that's having a new website?!. Totally non-sense
>>     to me.
>>     >
>>     > Why we need our own server and not use Canonical's one?
>>     > Simply because we shall have MORE freedom and choices.
>>     >
>>     > Whether you agree or disagree with my idea, we do need a website
>>     to be
>>     > up and running soon.
>>     >
>>     > If you agree, we need to donate. If each one of us donate 1USD,
>>     I'm sure
>>     > we can cover the cost :)
>>     >
>>     > Looking forward for some serious useful feedback ;)
>>     >
>>     > P.S.
>>     > Why I recommended Kris? I have been dealing with him for some
>>     years now
>>     > and I can vouch for him. Never had one single issue with him.
>>     >
>>     > --
>>     > Remember: "All of us are smarter than any one of us."
>>     >
>>     > Best Regards,
>>     > Ali
>>     >
>>     >
>>     >
>>
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