[ubuntu-uk] Free CDs of Ubuntu 11.10 the Oneiric Ocelot

2011-10-07 Thread Alan Bell
Hi all, I am now taking pre-orders for CDs of Ubuntu 11.10 the Oneiric Ocelot. To get one please follow the procedure here: http://ubuntu-uk.org/free-cds/ . . . and really, regular first or second class stamps won't do, it will cost me £1 to collect it from the post office and I will send

[ubuntu-uk] Midlands Home Workers Unite

2011-10-07 Thread Dave Morley
So we Yesterday we tried out the lighthouse in Wolverhampton for a possible work place for home workers. It was a good experiment, and to that end we are going to try and make it a monthly get together. The next one is on the Thurs 17th of November. If you work from home and would like to come

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Midlands Home Workers Unite

2011-10-07 Thread Iain Cuthbertson
I approve of this idea and venue. We have discovered that the coffee is reasonably priced and the garlic bread is indeed very garlicky. My 1st attendance of such a thing yesterday and it went really well. Anybody who works from home will get a lot out of this monthly change of scenery. Really

[ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread Alan Bell
Hi all, just a reminder about the release parties in London: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-uk/1283/detail/ and Leeds: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-uk/1293/detail/ both next Thursday, have fun Alan. -- The Open Learning Centre is rebranding, find out about our new name and look

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread John Stevenson
On 7 October 2011 17:53, Alan Bell alanb...@ubuntu.com wrote: Hi all, just a reminder about the release parties in London: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/**ubuntu-uk/1283/detail/http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-uk/1283/detail/ and Leeds:

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread Alan Bell
On 07/10/11 19:37, John Stevenson wrote: Hello Alan, Am I right in thinking these are social event for meeting other community members and no actual Ubuntu installation will be taking place? yes, that is basically right If so, I am thinking of running an install party next weekend, on 16th

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread John Stevenson
On 7 October 2011 19:38, Alan Bell alan.b...@libertus.co.uk wrote: On 07/10/11 19:37, John Stevenson wrote: Hello Alan, Am I right in thinking these are social event for meeting other community members and no actual Ubuntu installation will be taking place? yes, that is basically right

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread Alan Pope
On 7 October 2011 19:45, John Stevenson j...@jr0cket.com wrote: I have reserved an area in The Shooting Star 125-129, Middlesex St, London, E1 7JF [map] [gmap] on Sunday 16th.   Doors open around 12 noon.  They have WiFi and they are not that busy on a Sunday last time I ran one - except for

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Party Party

2011-10-07 Thread Phill Whiteside
Oh small spherical objects. Ah well, it should make it interesting on the RC phase of testing trust the new kid on the block to be giving problems :P Well, at least the alternate iso works :D For those at the un-meeting in Manchester on Sat 8th, I look forward to meeting you. for