<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1>It was a bit of a hurried meeting, but some important things were discussed.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Eylul’s new wallpaper was uploaded by Len, not sure if changes were merged in. Perhaps Len can comment on this?<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Set, is there anybody besides yourself or Ross that can merge items into the official repos?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Discussed possibly not merging this until 18.10 due to time constraints, and problematic issue of getting FFE this close to release.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Discussed hitting 18.10 with a little “shock and awe” factor to get more attention, such as new features (ubuntu-mate-welcome, additional DE selection, new wallpaper, new website, etc)<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Submitting info to various linux news outlets, getting the word out, etc.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Eylul to continue to promote Ubuntu Studio on Mastadon, discussed creating an official Ubuntu Studio presence. Eylul to spearhead.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>With Ross’s inability to do the releases, and with Set also being busy, releases are defaulting to Erich.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Erich to enlist the help of Simon Quigley as this is new territory.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Package selection issue in Ubiquity is solved.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Great write-up by Len about Gnome Shell, see previous post. Continue to explore DE options.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Due to lack of mentorship options, discussed getting experienced people from other flavors to help mentor so that new Ubuntu Studio mentors can be create it.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>In many ways, due to all the new faces, Ubuntu Studio is getting a “reboot” for 18.10. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Discussed the Ubuntu Studio council’s potential members, will outline below.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Tabled move from ubuntustudio-installer to fork of ubuntu-mate-welcome for now.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Was told in another chat room that welcome really isn’t allowed, but per Martin Wimpress chiming-in after the end of the meeting, Ubuntu Budgie has already forked it to ubuntu-budgie-welcome. Prescident is set, pretty much a go-ahead.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Jeremy Bicha has been advised per <a href="https://launchpad.net/bugs/1759625">LP Bug 1759625</a> not to merge GIMP 2.10 as to not break MyPaint. Once MyPaint releases 1.3, we may be able to include GIMP 2.10. Until then, snap is only option for latest version of GIMP once it releases.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Eylul voiced concern about snap limitations (nvidia graphics, etc.). Erich to contact Alan Pope to get further info on snaps and their current limitations.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>#ubuntu-release channel has been informed that Ubuntu Studio will not be LTS for 18.04 due to manpower limitations.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Again, discussed analogy of “rebooting” distro to shake-off the stagnation, get attention, and therefore get more eyes and involvement.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Discussed launching new website after launch of 18.04 as close as possible to the opening of 18.10 repos. Thomas and “Slidinghorn” volunteered to help Eylul.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Admins of website team are Len and Set, need to add more.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Eylul to send Erich email describing meeting bot.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>With that, it has been about 2 months since Ross proposed the Ubuntu Studio Council. With that, we would like to present the following as recommendations. This list must be approved by Set Hallström as project lead.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Erich Eickmeyer (ErichEickmeyer) – (I have been acting as chair, if there aren’t any objections I’m okay with that)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Eylul<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Thomas Pfundt (captain-tux)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Len Ovens (OvenWerks)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Krytarik<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>That’s it for this week!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Erich<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></div></body></html>