Imminent 14.04 release

[Rory McCann]

On 15/04/14 02:12, Mike O'Donohue wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I know, and I very much regret that,  we let the recent Ubuntu Global
> Jam pass us by but, on the plus side, we still have the imminent 14.04
> release to look forward to!!
>
> As a currently verified LoCo we are very fortunate to receive some
> install media for this LTS release.
>
> Where would this be most effectively used?
>
> 2 thoughts come to mind (absolutely my own thoughts and very much
> subject to LoCo members input):
>
> 1) I would suggest that we distribute this media to interested Irish
> CoderDojos and Irish Mens Sheds.  My thinking behind this is that we
> should distribute these DVDs through avenues where Ubuntu is less likely
> to have been previously considered.
>
> 2) Members of  previous avenues considered for distribution
> (predominately makerspaces and 3rd level colleges) clearly have the the
> knowledge and broadband required to download the trusty tahr release
> independently if so desired.
>
> This is all about getting the DVDs into the hands of folks who might not
> otherwise get them!
>
> I'd welcome feedback on this.  I will be the humble point of contact for
> the distribution of the media associated with this release and, and as
> such, I remain very happy to receive ideas and requests relating to our
> LoCos allocation.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Mike O'Donohue
>


Sounds like a good idea. The whole point of the DVDs is to spread Ubuntu 
to places and people who aren't familiar with it.

Rory