[Ubuntu-us-ok] What can we do?

[Matt Yakel]

I'm using Ubuntu 13.10 on my kids desktop, 12.04 on my Mom's laptop, (I
just moved here over and showed her where Chrome was, that's all she uses.)
I use Ubuntu Gnome 13.10 on my laptop. And we use CentOS 6 at work. I've
been using Ubuntu full time since 12.04 release. Just moved to SysAdmin
title at work 6 months ago. Still learning base SysAdmin skills for Linux
in general. (But most of it is CentOS so...) If anyone knows some good
places to learn more of the Ubuntu Server command line (& linux in general)
I'd be interested in grabbing lunch. Or hanging out on a Sat at the Library
for a couple of hours. I'm NW OKC.


On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Billie Walsh <bilwalsh at swbell.net> wrote:

> I'm not an Ubuntu user per se. I use Kubuntu [ I know - nit picking ]. For
> (ex) Windows users I think Kubuntu is the best choice to convert to. It's
> basic layout is much "friendlier" for Windows users.
>
> I'm no expert in converting Windows users, but it is my considered opinion
> that the ambush method below is not a good idea. I think it would run more
> people off than bring into the fold. I know if it had happened to me at the
> time I switched over it would have P_____ed me off.
>
> When Ubuntu/Gnome made their big "improvement" in the desktop it really
> turned a lot of long term users off and they ran for the woods. KDE also
> added a kiddie desktop [ Something you might find on a V-Tech kids computer
> at Wal Mart ] but it seems to be optional. At least the only time I saw it
> was on my netbook but I was, finally, able to get rid of it and back to the
> regular desktop.
>
> I'm also associated with some genealogy groups and one suggestion that
> came about do to a desire to increase traffic to our sites was to have
> custom bookmarks and place them on the desk at the local library for free
> patron use. not necessarily the cheapest solution but ..................
>
> I don't know if there are any "internet cafes" around any more. But, if
> you hapen to be in one [ or Ihop, Denny's, McDonalds, anyplace that has
> free internet and is a collecting point for computer users ] be conspicuous
> in your use of *buntu. Try to attract attention and get others talking to
> you about your operating system.
>
> There are some interesting things happening right now that can be used to
> make inroads for Linux use in general. Windows 8 is in the toilet. XP is
> losing support from Microsoft. I'm no gamer but I hear rumors that a major
> game company is switching over to supporting Linux in their games.
>
>
> On 02/17/2014 08:08 AM, Devin Venable wrote:
>
>> I think it has to be an organic process.  Unless you can get a room full
>> of
>> kids or students (of any age) to use Ubuntu, we don't gain any momentum.
>>  I
>> only know developers who use Linux.  I tried to evangelize a few people
>> over the years, but end the end they went back to Windows because of a
>> driver issue, or something happening that they didn't know how to solve,
>> etc.
>>
>> Here's one idea:  Run a Craigslist ad to remove viruses from Windows or
>> fix
>> bad slow Windows installs.  Then when they come to you, tell them you'll
>> replace the OS with a better system.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 5:08 AM, Anthony Papillion
>> <anthony at cajuntechie.org>wrote:
>>
>>  But as I said in my other response that's preaching to the choir. I mean
>>> to bring in new blood.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my mobile device
>>>
>>>
>>> On Feb 17, 2014, at 0:47, John Rambo <jackjrambo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>   Get together.
>>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2014 5:21 PM, "Anthony Papillion" <anthony at cajuntechie.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>  Hey Group,
>>>>>
>>>>> This list has been amazingly quite this last year or two. Anything we
>>>>> can do to get some forward motion and excitement going again?
>>>>>
>>>>> Anthony
>>>>>
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>>>> How many people are on the list?
>>>>
>>>> Getting together in person at a library would be a great start. My only
>>>> Ubuntu-using friend moved away 2 years ago and since then I have not met
>>>> another Ubuntu user in person. I could help other users if I knew what
>>>> level they were on and what they wanted to accomplish.
>>>> The Edmond library is a fantastic place to meet for what it is worth,
>>>> but
>>>> that might be too far for some people.
>>>>
>>>> I am going to throw this out there as well - I wish people would ask me
>>>> for
>>>> technical help. I am a teacher, I do not charge anything, I do not feel
>>>> like people are imposing when they ask for help, and I will not pretend
>>>> to
>>>> know something if I do not know it. If any one on the list needs help,
>>>> email me.
>>>>
>>>> JR
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