Re-imagining

[David M. Pelly]

That is a very interesting and rational  post, Gord.

Your mention of QQ  perked my interest.

It makes me wonder what more could there be to internet video/ audio communicating, than skype? 

I am under the idea  that all you need to do is see and talk.


David



> Subject: Re-imagining
> From: gordc2005 at velcom.ca
> To: ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:42:42 -0400
> 
>     "Of my three closest friends and family members, how many enjoy
> Ubuntu on a daily basis?"
> 
> Zero.
> 
> I would be delighted if I could convert my wife, because her computer is
> often clogged up with malware. However, her most important application
> is QQ, a Chinese videoconferencing program she uses to videoconference
> with friends and family in China -- and some right here in Toronto.
> Technically, it's horrid, but the videoconferencing is fabulous, it
> makes Skype look like a tricycle with training wheels. I'm hopeful that
> Canonical's joint venture in China will bring QQ to Ubuntu, because it
> would simplify my life. If they also could make Sopcast "just work,"
> that would seal the deal.
> 
> A real good friend has spent many years writing about computers, but he
> has never installed an operating system. As soon as I say, "go into your
> BIOS settings," he tunes out. There's no chance he will ever take that
> step.
> 
> Both my sons have technical jobs in a Windows environment, so any time
> they spent learning about Linux would be time wasted.
> 
> When I want to get things done, I run Mint with Cinnamon. However, I
> recognize the importance of Ubuntu, and my magazine column is focused on
> the *buntus.
> 
> If there were Ubuntu Hours in Toronto, I would be very supportive -- but
> I'm the wrong guy to try to organize them.
> 
> We each support "the project" and "the community" in our own way, and
> what is right for me is not right for you.
> 
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