Ubuntu via Dell? Time for the LoCo to step up.

[Nathan]

Is there anything we can do for you guys?  What role to you play within
Dell?

Nathan

On Fri, 2007-05-25 at 06:22 -0600, Ian van Natter wrote:
> hey Guys,
> I work for Dell and can pass on any information that the LoCo would like 
> me to.  Only a few people here are Linux fans, most are Vista fan boys 
> or subscribe to the ideas that Linux is only for the geeks.
> I'll help where I can...I am still learning the basics in Linux!  :D
> 
> Ian
> Christer Edwards wrote:
> > I'm sure all of you have seen all the news about Dell now (as of today)
> > offering Ubuntu pre-installed.  I want to first congratulate everyone on
> > all of their hard work, voicing your opinions and showing Dell that
> > there is a big, wallet carrying community interested in such a product.
> >  This would not have happened if it weren't for the LoCo troops in each
> > state doing everything they can to advocate Ubuntu and open source
> > software.  Keep it up!
> >
> > The second thing I would like to put out for consideration is that now
> > that we're "mainstream"--now that every Tom, Dick and Harry can buy
> > Ubuntu with Dell--I think the LoCo teams need to really step it up.
> > Think about it.  Yes, they do get commercial support from Canonical with
> > their purchase, but what other group (in any OS!) will also offer
> > localized "bring your machine to our location and we will help you for
> > free" support?  Ubuntu LoCo is who!
> >
> > I propose that the US Teams really start pushing and focusing on
> > organized support channels.  If you aren't already, start planning
> > regular meeting times, dates and locations for your LoCo.  Be visible.
> > Invite people to your meets and have someone present on interesting
> > topics at every and any level.  The more we can build the LoCo Teams the
> > better we'll be able to support Canonical, Dell and, of course, one
> > another in education and building our United States of Ubuntu!
> >
> > Let's get some activity going on this list.  I'd like to really start
> > discussing team building methods, mentoring, advocacy, events, etc.  We
> > do a lot in the #ubuntu-us irc room, but we've got this list for a
> > reason.  Lets use it.
> >
> > Remember we're one the front lines here in building Ubuntu.  It comes
> > down to the LoCo teams to advocate, educate and support Ubuntu in a
> > localized manner.  Your team won't grow if you don't grow it.  Your
> > friends and neighbors wont get localized support if you don't support it.
> >
> > This list, the #ubuntu-us or #ubuntu-<state> channels and the US Project
> > Mentors are here to help.  Let's really step it up and start working!
> >
> > Keep up the great work guys.  All of you!
> >
> > Christer (Zelut)
> > christer.edwards at ubuntu.com
> > http://utah.ubuntu-us.org
> > http://planet.ubuntu-us.org
> > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/USTeams
> >
> >   
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