Toulan; Regarding the ubuntu event in alex I can help with that as I have connections through CORD in thee university. If they needed anything I guess we can do it. Karim Fayez +20122202526 sent via android <div class="gmail_quote">On Sep 11, 2011 11:04 PM, "Ahmed Toulan" <<a href="mailto:thelinuxer@ubuntu.com">thelinuxer@ubuntu.com</a>> wrote: > On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Processing Qbits <<a href="mailto:processingqbits@gmail.com">processingqbits@gmail.com</a> >> wrote: > >> Assalamu Alaikum, >> > WSA > > >> >> I've been away for a while now, I think I'm catching up, only 5 unread >> ubuntu-eg mails :D >> >> I think it's rather pointless to ask but, is there a way that I can >> contribute easily (is there a way for people outside Cairo to >> contribute easily?) The people are awesome, the meetings are awesome >> and the events are awesome....the one thing that stinks is the >> distance, you guys just change meeting appointments very frequently >> that it isn't possible for someone who needs to reserve a train ticket >> a few days before an event can do it....also, it's rather painful for >> my wallet to keep reserving train tickets every week >> > > Dude you should have came to the UGJ, we arranged it 1 month before the > actual event :) > > >> So I guess the question is....is there a way to perhaps take the >> "outsiders" in consideration? >> >> Suggestions: more irc meetings, more detailed documentation of events >> (and course materials and so forth), a limited perhaps 2 times a month >> (major catch-up with the community meetings "with fixed timings") >> > > Wallahi it's in the plan, but every time we say we will do an IRC meeting > something comes up and we change it into a physical meeting. > >> >> I don't know...I'm rather left out (not sure if anyone else feels the >> same). >> >> To summarize my problem with the community: >> -Frequent meetings with little to no documentation (or at least it's >> not enough to feel like I participated) >> -Frequent meetings with frequent changes = impossible travel for people >> like me >> It is most suitable for people that are in or near Cairo, because you >> guys can just go back home earlier if the meeting is canceled, I would >> have to stay according to my train ticket, also it would be very >> wasteful if a meeting is canceled or postponed, and some time >> arrangements like "8pm" etc. are very suitable for you guys, but for >> me, it means that I would either have to reserve a ticket back close >> to midnight or next day...again, wasteful or painful are my choices >> >> I feel left out, what is the solution? >> >> > I guess you can start by joining our friends in Alex. Please contact > Muhammad Zaian (Extend at <a href="http://tecmina.com">tecmina.com</a>). He told me they are trying to make > an ubuntu event in Alex. > > We will put this into consideration, and we will try our best to solve this > problem. > > Best regards, > Ahmed Toulan. </div>