[Ubuntu Chicago] CLC Update 1/10/2008

[Patrick Green]

One more advantage.  There is a reduced opportunity to have the plug
pulled.  We have already done the work.  We just need to find someone to
accept our gift.  There are so many small not for profits in chicago doing
good work.  Someone will take our gift.

On Jan 10, 2008 2:54 PM, RJ Marsan <rjmarsan at gmail.com> wrote:

> i love the idea, anyone else?
>
> On Jan 10, 2008 2:27 PM, Patrick Green <patlgreen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi folks.
> >
> > My apologies on the long silence.
> >
> > First of all, I need to take the time to thank everyone who was involved
> > in the project.  You worked hard and you worked as a team and you reflected
> > the spirit of community well.
> >
> > Now for the bad news.  Unfortunately, the server project has been
> > scrapped and MS Windows has been re installed in the server.
> >
> > This was due to internal decisions made by the school over reasons that
> > I really do not wish to disclose in an online forum as I am in their
> > employ.  ;)
> >
> > There were some other problems unconnected with our efforts that came
> > into play here.  Though those other issues were unrelated and there is no
> > line that can be drawn from cause to effect...I was unable to convince them
> > of that.  Understand, we are dealing with a leadership group that is non
> > technical.  Please no I have been working in the background to keep the
> > opportunity alive considering how much ground work went into this.
> >
> > That said, I have some thoughts.
> >
> > We still have a server sitting in a users home and I have some old
> > boxes.  Here is my proposition on a project.  We, as a team, grab all the
> > old hardware we have collecting dust and keep them out of the landfills.
> >
> > We get the server running, we get the old pc's running...Xubuntu if we
> > have to in some cases...and we create a ready to go office.  We then find
> > worthwhile charities or other not for profits that we all feel we can
> > support that are part of the Chicago area.  We contact them one at a time
> > and let them know we have a donation for them on the condition that we set
> > it up.  We go in, we do it...we issue press releases.
> >
> > Ubuntu has a meaning.  Humanity to others.  Free Software has a
> > philosophy and part of that includes sharing.  We use our know how and the
> > tools offered to use and we empower people who need it.  It will give us
> > practical world experience, embrace the ideals of free software and Ubuntu,
> > and help a good cause..whatever that cause may be.
> >
> > I also say we use the work we did and document it anyway.  Not as a
> > white paper.  But as a learning tool of where we rocked and where we could
> > have done better.
> >
> > The end result here is not reflective of the performance of this team
> > and I am proud to have been a part of this project and look forward to many
> > other projects.
> >
> > Now, we still have a student body with a growing interest in free
> > software.  I am (literally) the most popular teacher with more students
> > enrolling in my class than any other.  They were VERY appreciative of the
> > Ubuntu people who came to help out in the dorms one night.
> >
> > We may not have the school, but we have the student body and these
> > people represent the future.  They will take their new OS and software into
> > their careers.  We win a battle, we lose a battle...the war is still on.
> >
> > With respect to all and appreciation to all.
> >
> > Patrick
> >
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> >
> >
>
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