[ubuntu-us-mi] Bug Jam - February 21st

[Greg Grossmeier]

[Event Announcement]

Just when you were getting cozy with all the cold wintery Michigan 
weather it is time to venture out and heat up the Ubuntu bug tracker!

(ok, sorry, no more opening lines like that, I promise)

The next Global Bug Jam is this month and the Michigan LoCo is going 
to rock it hard this time (again!) and have a meet up on February 21st 
(Saturday) from 2pm - 6pm.  We will be meeting at the Clinton-Macomb 
Public Library.  Afterwards there will most likely be a get together 
at a local pub and/or restaurant.  Easy copy/paste details below.


--What is a Bug Jam?--
A Bug Jam is when a group of people get together, physically, and 
learn how to triage bugs in Ubuntu, fix bugs in Ubuntu, or some 
combination of the two.  Basically, we will be learning from each 
other with guidance from a couple of local "experts." For more 
information check out the wiki page about the Global Bug Jam[0]


--Do I need to prepare for the Bug Jam?--
You do need to prepare, but just a little.  First, since we will be 
working on Ubuntu bugs you should have an account on Launchpad[1].  
This will allow you to add comments to bugs, confirm them, and triage 
them.

Second, if you want to participate in the 5-a-day program (highly 
encouraged!) you should set your SSH key in Launchpad.  You can follow 
the instructions on the 5-a-day Automatic Reporting page[2].  Be sure 
to set which LoCo team you are in (ubuntu-michigan)!  The most 
important part is to get your SSH key and 5-a-day installed before you 
get to the Jam.

Third, bring your laptop if you have one/can.  We'll use the wireless 
at the library.  To gain access to the library wifi you need to get a 
day pass, so come a few minutes early so we can get that out of the 
way for everyone.

If you have any questions about the above, don't hesitate to send an 
email to the list or join us in #ubuntu-us-mi on IRC[3].


--Bring Your Friends!--
This is not a closed group thing; bring anyone who you think might be 
interested in participating or learning more about how the Ubuntu 
community works.  If you have a blog, let others know you are coming.  
If you use twitter/identi.ca, let your followers know.  The more 
people who attend the more bugs we'll touch and the LoCo will look 
awesome! I mean, Ubuntu will that much higher quality.


--Details--
What: Global Bug Jam
When: Saturday February 21st.  2pm-6pm
Where: Clinton-Macomb Public Library (Main Branch)[4]
Why: Because the Michigan LoCo Rocks!
How: See above.


See you there!

Greg


[0] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GlobalBugJam
[1] http://launchpad.net
[2] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/5-A-Day/Reporting
[3] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MichiganTeam/IRC
[4] http://www.cmpl.org/Library/HoursLocations.htm