[Ubuntu-SG] I Am Ready for Volunteering

[Chen Xiangpeng]

I think you guys should start with a web magazine or news site/blog first to
gain writing experience. There used to be sglnx.com, but I think it's too
low profile. A community blog might be good too.

XP

On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Rykel™ (Aen™) <rykel98 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Muhammad and Jeff,
>
> Thanks for the feedback...
>
> As you can see from the new form, the address is mainly for mobilisation
> purposes... although if someone can publish a Singapore Linux magazine I am
> sure it would be a welcome addition... maybe we might have someone down the
> road with an experience in publishing a free magazine like IS, that is, free
> distribution but paid for by advertisements.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Rykel™ <http://www.AenGlobal.info>
>
>
>
> 2008/8/7 Muhammad Heidir <dave33bravo at yahoo.com.sg>
>
>  Hi,
>>
>> I would like to suggest something  about the form you created. I'm not
>> saying that I don't trust you, but getting addresses is a bad idea. Instead
>> of address, I suggest that you change it to "Country" (ie, Singapore,
>> Malaysia) or maybe "Location" (ie: East, West, North, South, Central).
>>
>> You can stick with the address though, but may I know, will you be sending
>> newsletters or updates via snail mail?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 2008-08-07 at 02:00 +0800, Rykel™ (Aen™) wrote:
>>
>> Pals,
>>
>> By now you should have received a separate email with a form I made. As
>> John said, let's at least get a proper list of supporters before we do
>> anything... tell us about yourself in that form, and while I do not know
>> what getting ourselves together will mean, but at least we are doing
>> something!
>>
>> If anyone thinks that the form can be improved, so that some other vital
>> statistics can be captured, just let me know. It is an open form, so I can
>> share the "source code" with you if you can help contribute to the Ubuntu
>> cause.    : )
>>
>> Like it was said, "Just do it."
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Rykel™
>> +65 8400 2102 (Singapore)
>>
>>
>>
>>  2008/8/7 John Thng <johnthng83 at gmail.com>
>>
>>  On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Muhammad Heidir <
>> dave33bravo at yahoo.com.sg> wrote:
>>
>>   Hi,
>>
>> In response to the discussion part of volunteering, I wish to express my
>> willingness to participate and offer my time as a volunteer consultant about
>> Linux and Free and Open Source Software. Not so much as being a salesman,
>> but as an adviser. Distributing of brochure is also acceptable. As long as I
>> am able to create an awareness about free software alternatives.
>>
>> But I have to admit to you guys that, I'm not good in designing brochure
>> or getting sponsors to print brochures. Anyone has experience?
>>
>> When is Comex coming up? This could be a step towards a brighter future
>> for FOSS in Singapore!
>>
>> Anyone game enough to set some goals that are achieveable?
>>
>> Looking forward to an exciting experience!
>>
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>> Things do not look so bright a few times in computer shows. And I've seen
>> last minute discussion about promoting Linux or so in computer shows back
>> last time in LUGS mailing list. And last PC show, although I meant my friend
>> who is doing sales, and the product comes with ubuntu, he hardly know much
>> about ubuntu.
>>
>> Btw, there's software freedom day in September, I think more attention is
>> focused there.
>>
>> An achievable goal, will be bi-annual ubuntu launch party. I don't think I
>> see a mini launch party(or small gathering) here first ...
>>
>> We don't even know the headcount of volunteers here ...
>> So it's good to know, as well as get contacts, and etc. just in case.
>>
>> Best Regards
>> John
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