Re: [Ubuntu-manual] chapter "the ubuntu desktop"
I'd like to put my hand up for the Listening to Music chapter. Regards, Joel Pickett On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 6:42 PM, c7p wrote: > Yes we have, it seems that we forgot to update the jobs page. > > Current openings are: > > * Listening to Music > * Burning CDs and DVDs & Working with LibreOffice > * Troubleshooting chapter > > Thank you for your interest, > > --John > > 2012/4/22 John Cave >> >> Hi all, >> >> do we have someone to do "the ubuntu desktop" section? I would be happy to >> do it. >> >> John C >> >> ___ >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> > > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS
Hi, I've just been flicking through the blueprints for u-m and got myself thinking if anyone would be interested in holding a session at UDS? - in reference to progress, release schedule, new contributor drive and the future roadmap in general. Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS
I'm attending physically but since I haven't been part of the team and don't really know the internal workflow (yet), I'd prefer someone else to direct unless no one else responds... Regards, Joel Pickett On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Patrick Dickey wrote: > It sounds like a great idea to me. Depending on the date/time, and > whether it's held online or in person, I may be able to attend. Maybe it > will generate some coordination between our manual and the documentation > team. > > Have a great day:) > Patrick. > > On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 20:30 +1000, Joel Pickett wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I've just been flicking through the blueprints for u-m and got myself >> thinking if anyone would be interested in holding a session at UDS? - >> in reference to progress, release schedule, new contributor drive and >> the future roadmap in general. >> >> Regards, >> >> Joel Pickett >> >> ___ >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS
I proposed a basic meeting for UDS (pad) - http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-q/meeting/20344/ubuntu-manual-schedule-for-p-manual-and-beyond/ Feel free to add any ideas. Regards, Joel Pickett On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Hannie Dumoleyn wrote: > Op 22-04-12 13:36, Joel Pickett schreef: > >> I'm attending physically but since I haven't been part of the team and >> don't really know the internal workflow (yet), I'd prefer someone else >> to direct unless no one else responds... >> >> Regards, >> >> Joel Pickett > > I can help you with the preparations if you like. And I will also be present > online, not physically. > I agree with Patrick that it would be a good idea to quote > generate some coordination between our manual and the documentation team. > unquote > I have been thinking about this for a while, but haven't taken any action > yet. > Therefore I send this email to the ubuntu-docs list as well. > Hannie > >> >> On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Patrick Dickey >> wrote: >>> >>> It sounds like a great idea to me. Depending on the date/time, and >>> whether it's held online or in person, I may be able to attend. Maybe it >>> will generate some coordination between our manual and the documentation >>> team. >>> >>> Have a great day:) >>> Patrick. >>> >>> On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 20:30 +1000, Joel Pickett wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I've just been flicking through the blueprints for u-m and got myself >>>> thinking if anyone would be interested in holding a session at UDS? - >>>> in reference to progress, release schedule, new contributor drive and >>>> the future roadmap in general. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Joel Pickett >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> >> ___ >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> > ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS
Hi all, The Ubuntu-Manual session has been accepted for UDS. It is on 2012-05-09 11:00..11:55 in Grand Ballroom H. They slightly changed the title and thus created a new pad. Please add your ideas to the new pad: http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-q/meeting/20570/desktop-q-ubuntu-manual/ Regards, Joel Pickett On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 2:00 AM, Hannie Dumoleyn wrote: > Op 23-04-12 11:10, Joel Pickett schreef: >> >> I proposed a basic meeting for UDS (pad) - >> >> >> http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-q/meeting/20344/ubuntu-manual-schedule-for-p-manual-and-beyond/ >> >> Feel free to add any ideas. >> >> Regards, >> >> Joel Pickett > > What an excellent idea! > I started by writing down what came to my mind on this page of yours. I hope > other team members will have a look at it, make changes/corrections, add > their ideas. > Hannie >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Hannie Dumoleyn >> wrote: >>> >>> Op 22-04-12 13:36, Joel Pickett schreef: >>> >>>> I'm attending physically but since I haven't been part of the team and >>>> don't really know the internal workflow (yet), I'd prefer someone else >>>> to direct unless no one else responds... >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Joel Pickett >>> >>> I can help you with the preparations if you like. And I will also be >>> present >>> online, not physically. >>> I agree with Patrick that it would be a good idea to quote >>> generate some coordination between our manual and the documentation team. >>> unquote >>> I have been thinking about this for a while, but haven't taken any action >>> yet. >>> Therefore I send this email to the ubuntu-docs list as well. >>> Hannie >>> >>>> On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Patrick Dickey >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It sounds like a great idea to me. Depending on the date/time, and >>>>> whether it's held online or in person, I may be able to attend. Maybe >>>>> it >>>>> will generate some coordination between our manual and the >>>>> documentation >>>>> team. >>>>> >>>>> Have a great day:) >>>>> Patrick. >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 20:30 +1000, Joel Pickett wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> I've just been flicking through the blueprints for u-m and got myself >>>>>> thinking if anyone would be interested in holding a session at UDS? - >>>>>> in reference to progress, release schedule, new contributor drive and >>>>>> the future roadmap in general. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Joel Pickett >>>>>> >>>>>> ___ >>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>> > ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS
On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Hannie Dumoleyn wrote: > Op 01-05-12 11:17, Joel Pickett schreef: > >> Hi all, >> >> The Ubuntu-Manual session has been accepted for UDS. It is on >> 2012-05-09 11:00..11:55 in Grand Ballroom H. >> >> They slightly changed the title and thus created a new pad. Please add >> your ideas to the new pad: >> >> http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-q/meeting/20570/desktop-q-ubuntu-manual/ >> >> Regards, >> >> Joel Pickett > > > Hi Joel, > That's great. I will certainly attend. But where are my ideas I wrote on the > other pad. It seems they have not been transferred to this new one, and I > have not saved them on my pc. > Regards, > Hannie > >> >> On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 2:00 AM, Hannie Dumoleyn >> wrote: >>> >>> Op 23-04-12 11:10, Joel Pickett schreef: >>>> >>>> I proposed a basic meeting for UDS (pad) - >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-q/meeting/20344/ubuntu-manual-schedule-for-p-manual-and-beyond/ >>>> >>>> Feel free to add any ideas. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Joel Pickett >>> >>> What an excellent idea! >>> I started by writing down what came to my mind on this page of yours. I >>> hope >>> other team members will have a look at it, make changes/corrections, add >>> their ideas. >>> Hannie >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Hannie Dumoleyn >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Op 22-04-12 13:36, Joel Pickett schreef: >>>>> >>>>>> I'm attending physically but since I haven't been part of the team and >>>>>> don't really know the internal workflow (yet), I'd prefer someone else >>>>>> to direct unless no one else responds... >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Joel Pickett >>>>> >>>>> I can help you with the preparations if you like. And I will also be >>>>> present >>>>> online, not physically. >>>>> I agree with Patrick that it would be a good idea to quote >>>>> generate some coordination between our manual and the documentation >>>>> team. >>>>> unquote >>>>> I have been thinking about this for a while, but haven't taken any >>>>> action >>>>> yet. >>>>> Therefore I send this email to the ubuntu-docs list as well. >>>>> Hannie >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Patrick Dickey >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It sounds like a great idea to me. Depending on the date/time, and >>>>>>> whether it's held online or in person, I may be able to attend. Maybe >>>>>>> it >>>>>>> will generate some coordination between our manual and the >>>>>>> documentation >>>>>>> team. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have a great day:) >>>>>>> Patrick. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 20:30 +1000, Joel Pickett wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've just been flicking through the blueprints for u-m and got >>>>>>>> myself >>>>>>>> thinking if anyone would be interested in holding a session at UDS? >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> in reference to progress, release schedule, new contributor drive >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> the future roadmap in general. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Joel Pickett >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ___ >>>>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>>>> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>>>> >>>>>> ___ >>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>>>> >> ___ >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> > Hi Hannie, It looks like they have been deleted, unfortunately. The proposal had been altered slightly (the name) and it looks like the old one has been cleared. I can't even access the old pad! Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] [Ubuntu Manual] Ubuntu Manual 4th Meeting
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 8:29 AM, John wrote: > Hello all, > how are you ? > > I think there are many subjects for discussion especially from the new > contributors. So i guess a meeting this or the next weekend would be ideal. > > This meetings main goal is to check current status of every section and also > discuss the potential issue that every one of us face. So if you are an > author, or editor it would be good to be present, if you can't be there send > an e-mail to the mailing list. > > Of course we can talk for other subjects too, feel free to write your > thoughts in the agenda > > Agenda: http://pad.ubuntu-uk.org/UMP-12-04-4thMeeting > date and time poll: http://www.doodle.com/3siy3qxmd424g83v > > The poll with dates and time of the meeting will close on Friday if most > votes are for one time of this weekend. If there are more votes for the next > weekend, i'll close the poll next week. > > I'll send you a mail on Friday to inform you about it, so don't worry about > the outcome of the poll. > > Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day ! > > --John > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp We have a meeting in around about 2 hours from now at UDS :) Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] texlive PPA
On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:07 AM, Jeremy Bicha wrote: > Hi, texlive 2012 pre-release is now available for Debian wheezy and > Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha "Quantal Quetzal". I have backported texlive from > quantal to a PPA for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS users. > > I don't want to upset your workflow especially as you have a deadline > soon, but this is probably worth someone checking out to see if it > meets your needs. > > https://launchpad.net/~texlive-backports/+archive/ppa > > Jeremy > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp Thanks Jeremy, I'll try adding and installing from the PPA on my quantal desktop. Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Ubuntu-manual] quantal manual branch
Hi all, Just wondering when it would be wise to open up a branch for the quantal release. I know it's in its very early stages so far but having a test bed available might be beneficial to try new things. Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] top bar, menu bar, panel or top panel
On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 3:29 AM, Tony Pursell wrote: > > > On 11 July 2012 16:25, wrote: > >> I believe our path to a resolution lies not in what >we< think is right, >> or what a majority of a group thinks is right, but what the end user thinks >> is right. >> >> Let me explain. >> >> There are several shades of blue (electric blue, navy blue, indigo >> blue...to name a few). But generally, these variations of blue are accepted >> as "blue" for (and because of) a variety of reasons. But then we have CYAN. >> Is it blue? Well, to a generalist, yes. To ME, yes. But to a lithographer, >> or a printer manufacturer, or a photographer, or a user replacing a printer >> cartridge, CYAN is a very specific color mix, so to them, and for their >> purposes, and in their opinion, CYAN is NOT blue. Printer manufacturers >> have labeled this color as CYAN, all the printer cartridge manufacturers >> call the color CYAN, therefore, the user searches for a replacement CYAN >> (not BLUE) printer cartridge. >> >> My point. >> >> We may say the "top bar" represents one thing while the "menu bar" >> represents another, and we can debate about the denotation and connotation >> of the identifiers, but we've not asked the (arguably) more question yet >> "what is generally accepted?" And by answering that question, we will know >> what the user will expect, and by knowing what the user expects, we'll all >> be speaking the same language. While the "Ubuntu Manual Project" is an >> excellent resource filling a specific niche market, it is not a "definitive >> guide to using Ubuntu". The UMP is a generalist publication for those >> wanting to get into Ubuntu but don't want to wade through a 500-page >> "official manual". We're more of a 150-page "quick start guide". This being >> the case, we should be in the mindset not to determine and define screen >> element names, but to support that which has already been defined for us. >> >> A discussion amongst ourselves is good, and healthy, but if we determine >> that a "top bar" is "X" while other manuals, websites, tutorials, etc. >> identify it as "Y", are we best serving the overall community by presenting >> these contradictions in print? >> >> My recommendation is that we define screen elements the same as the >> Official Ubuntu Manual defines them...right or wrong. We may even need to >> coordinate with them...or even contact Canonical directly for input in >> answering some of these questions. In the interest of serving the user >> base, it's best that all we are all 100% right or 100% wrong. Anything less >> adds confusion to the user, and, in the end, detracts from the overall >> impressiveness of the user supported documentation and--I would argue--the >> Ubuntu OS in general. >> >> --Jim >> >> >> I agree entirely with this last point by Jim. As far as I know this was > called *the panel* when Unity was designed. We must not go off and name > it something else if this is against the 'official' name. Just because we > find it called by other names elsewhere, that does not justify us going off > and renaming it. For instance, there might be references to 'the menu bar' > but that is what the similar object was called in GNOME, so the help for > GNOME applets may still use this terminology. We must consult with the > wider community before we come to a decision on this. > > Tony > > PS - I cannot post to the other mailing lists... > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > +1 the panel Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Proposed release schedules
Well it just depends on how much we can rely on our editors and the public draft window as to picking up errors. I agree though that 2nd editions would be less likely to apply to non-LTS versions of Ubuntu. On Jul 22, 2012 9:39 AM, "Kevin Godby" wrote: > Hello, everyone. > > The following are proposed release schedules for a second edition of > Getting Started with Ubuntu 12.04 and Getting Started with Ubuntu > 12.10. > > There appear to be enough egregious errors and inconsistencies in > first edition of Getting Started with Ubuntu 12.04 to warrant a second > edition. (In the future, however, I'd prefer that we not have to issue > second editions.) > > Please comment on the following proposed release schedules. Both > schedules have the final manual being released on the same day as > Ubuntu itself. > > > Proposed release schedule for Getting Started with Ubuntu 12.04 - Second > edition > > Editing phase (now – 20 Aug): > * Authors update content > * Editors copy-edit and proofread the content > * Final draft is released at the end of this phase > > Release phase (20 Aug – 23 Aug): > * The manual is prepared for release > * The manual is released at the end of this phase > > > Proposed release schedule for Getting Started with Ubuntu 12.10 > > Authoring phase (now – 17 Sep): > * Changes to the second edition of Getting Started with Ubuntu 12.04 > should be incorporated > * Authors update and write new content > * Draft screenshots are put in place > * First draft is released at the end of this phase > > Editing phase (17 Sep – 1 Oct): > * Editors copy-edit and proofread the content > * Second draft is released at the end of this phase > > Indexing phase (1 Oct – 8 Oct): > * Final screenshots are put in place > * The manual is indexed > * Glossary entries are edited and linked > * Public draft is released at the end of this phase > > Public comments phase (8 Oct – 15 Oct): > * Comments and edits from the public are received and incorporated > into the manual > * Final draft is released at the end of this phase > > Release phase (15 Oct – 18 Oct): > * The manual is prepared for release > * The manual is released at the end of this phase > > > Thanks for your comments! > > —Kevin Godby > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Ubuntu-manual] u-manual at UDS-R - physical participation?
Hi all, Just wondering if there's anyone physically attending the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Copenhagen. I held a session for the Ubuntu Manual at UDS-Q and while it was helpful, I'd rather only do it if there will be others physically there. Regards, Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
Re: [Ubuntu-manual] 14.04 Manual Status
On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 10:02 AM, Kevin Godby wrote: > Hi, Chris. > > On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 6:16 AM, Chris Woollard > wrote: > > What is the current status of the manual and when are we looking at > > releasing? > > > > Also, Is anything frozen at the moment? > > Since it appears that all work on it has ceased, I'll prepare it for > publication and publish it later this week or this weekend. > > I suspect, however, that there are a lot of areas that are out of > date. We didn't have very many people work on it this cycle. > > —Kevin > > ___ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > Is it worth delaying the release more toward the 14.04.1 release? Joel Pickett ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-manual@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
