[Ubuntu-SG] You Have Been Drafted!

[Prakash Advani]

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On Thursday 07 February 2013 11:53 PM, Ho Yi Hao Pipat wrote:
> Hey Kang Heong,
>
> Welcome to the Ubuntu Singapore Mailing List. I almost forgot this 
> mailing list existed till you drop in a mail!
>
> The ubuntu.sg <http://ubuntu.sg> used to be on my server if I din't 
> forget but I failed to renew the server lease and looks like someone 
> moved it out.. I think or it was another domain? Meh? Last I recall 
> the owner of the domain is currently inactive..

>
> The people in this mailing list have been really busy with their own 
> life. Plans to restart the ubuntu.sg <http://ubuntu.sg> page and other 
> stuff haven't really been working since everyone has been busy.. But 
> not that you've mention it, and seems to be filled with energy, why 
> don't you take lead and push out some stuff?
>
> I recall having plans to write tutorials for our beloved Ubuntu and we 
> used to have tutorials on how to make the funky mobile broadband 
> thingy from huawei work with Ubuntu. There's a lot of stuff in my head 
> that we can do, but to make it happen, we cannot do it alone. 
> Certainly, thanks to the thing called "LIFE" allocating specific 
> people to certain task is not very practical as well..
>
> I do agree with you that we should start rebuilding our online 
> presence. I'm sure there are a significant number of Ubuntu user in 
> Singapore, it can't be just the few of us in this group.
>
> With Steam now on Ubuntu, perhaps it's time we write tutorial and 
> stuff? Something like a local version of omgubuntu?
>
> That's just some of my idea. If only we could materialized it. I'm 
> currently away from the tiny red dot now, but remain committed to help 
> this LoCo team should I be of any help.
>
> So Kang Heong, let me know what you wish to tackle first? Then we can 
> start handling some stuff? Even if it's just the 2 of us working it 
> out for now, but hey, something is better than nothing eh?
>
> ---------------------------
>
> With regards,
> Yi Hao
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Kang Heong <iam at kangheong.com 
> <mailto:iam at kangheong.com>> wrote:
>
>     Dear esteemed *Ubuntu* fans in Singapore,
>
>     Each of us are in this mailing list for our own reasons.
>     Perhaps you believe *Ubuntu* is awesome, and want to play a part
>     in its proliferation in Singapore..
>     Or maybe you just want to join a community of like-minded
>     enthusiasts and help each other out..
>     Regardless, all of us are in this mailing list because of our
>     shared love of *Ubuntu* - the operating system and what *Ubuntu*
>     represents.
>     *
>     *Richard Stallman famously said, "/If you want to accomplish
>     something in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to
>     choose a method that works to achieve the goal. In other words,
>     you need to be pragmatic./"
>
>     Indeed, let's act on our convictions, and do so in a manner that
>     amplifies every person's contributions.
>
>     The time we're in right now is full of opportunities - both for
>     *Ubuntu* and for *all* of us. Let's seize the day - *today*!
>
>     As a start, do allow me to draft out possible things we can do,
>     sorted by three levels of effort (or ambition):
>
>     *Minimal (aka Essential)
>     *- Update existing Ubuntu SG Team platforms: Wiki, Launchpad
>     - Create and maintain an Ubuntu SG Facebook and Twitter account
>     (with links to *Ubuntu* news, tutorials, etc)
>     - Change the ubuntu.sg <http://ubuntu.sg> page to at least a
>     branded landing page with links to the Wiki and other resources
>
>     *Moderate
>     *- Organise (or create resources to support organising of) Ubuntu
>     SG events (like Ubuntu install sessions, demos in schools, etc)
>     - Create tutorials and guides on migrating to Ubuntu for
>     Windows/Mac users
>     - Start printing Ubuntu SG tees and other merchandise again
>     (possibly raise funds for *Ubuntu* events or charities)
>     - Allow blog contributions from members on the ubuntu.sg
>     <http://ubuntu.sg>
>     - 13.04 launch party/marketing campaign?
>
>     *Massive*
>     - Whatever wacky ideas you can think of.. Here are some of mine
>     (not that wacky, I admit):
>     - Haggling Sim Lim/Funan shops or even Dell in Singapore to offer
>     *Ubuntu* pre-installed to *consumers*
>     - Bigger marketing push for 13.04, e.g. roadshows, seminars on
>     FOSS, etc
>     - Creating video profiles of people in SG using *Ubuntu* for real
>     work (e.g. scientists, business folk, artists, etc)
>
>     The list is by no means definitive nor even correct. Do throw in
>     your comments and criticism. And do propose if there is a better
>     platform for converging on specific actionable items (Trello?
>     Google Groups?) - the sooner the better!
>
>     I look forward to getting to know, working with, and learning from
>     all of you as we champion *Ubuntu* on the little red dot!
>
>
>     Humbly,
>     Kang Heong
>
>
>     P.S. Special thanks to *Loong Jin* and *Heidir* for their prompt
>     e-mail replies! I would be at a loss if not for them.
>
>
>
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