Wisconsin Ubuntu Hour

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We are generating some interest around the great state of Wisconsin in having Wisconsin LoCo Members participate in Ubuntu Hours.  So far, we have interest in Duluth(MN)/Superior(WI) and some people from the Madison Linux User Group (Madlug).  What are Ubuntu Hours, you ask?

According to the Ubuntu Hour Wiki, it’s a pretty simple event.

  • Head over to a public place (like a local coffee shop, etc) and use Ubuntu in a place that you will be visible to others.
    • Of course, check with management before you do this.
  • Perhaps have a sticker and/or make your desktop more easily visible that it’s something different.
    • A stock theme is pretty distinguishable from Windows or OSX, which is probably the method I’ll use.
    • Wobbly windows or the desktop cube can be eye-catching.
  • Maybe have a stock of Live CD’s and some documentation about it if anyone were to ask what OS you’re using.
  • Of course, follow the Ubuntu Code of Conduct while you’re there.
  • Remember kids, stay safe offline – meet in a public place and take a friend.
  • Document!  Send an email to the mailing list, blog about it, etc.  We’d like to hear what’s going on!
  • Be approachable (it’s kinda the point)!

It’s a pretty laid-back event with little expectations.  If nobody asks one week, maybe you’ll talk to 4 people the next week.  It’s a good time to get some coffee, catch up on some work, or just browse the internet.  I’ll probably even take pictures of where I am each week.

Please, don’t forget to document, tell us what you’ve been up to, when and where you are, etc.