[Ubuntu-manual] Ubuntu Learning Project and Ground Control

Hi everyone, I've been talking with Martin Owens from the Ubuntu Learning Project about collaborating with us. The Ubuntu Learning Project is designed to help new Ubuntu adopters, both individual users, and organisations, with Ubuntu training. The long term goal

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Patch for Karmic, addressing concerns in this bug report. Same adjustment as note above regarding Lucid. ** Attachment added: "karmic-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/37760508/karmic-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt -- Major bug in Console Security help page (affects

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint pressandmedia] Handling PR - press, media and interviews

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Priority: Undefined => Low -- Handling PR - press, media and interviews https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/pressandmedia ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Patch for Lucid, addressing concerns in this bug report. Entire section on GRUB password protection has been removed, due to the fact that GRUB 2 still lacks sufficient password protection. It is possible, but the instructions are lengthy, and passwords are stored in clear text. ** Attachment ad

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Patch for Jaunty, addressing concerns in this bug report. ** Attachment added: "jaunty-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/37759891/jaunty-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt -- Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/38

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Patch for Intrepid, addressing concerns in this bug report. ** Attachment added: "intrepid-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/37759869/intrepid-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt -- Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version) https://bugs.launchpad.net/b

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Patch for Hardy, addressing concerns in this bug report. ** Attachment added: "hardy-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/37759850/hardy-serverguide-lp-bug-384148.txt -- Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/38414

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Good advice on manual writing

This is really good advice! Thanks, Wolter, for finding it. I would also recommend leafing through other manuals on your shelf -- no doubt at some point in the past you or someone you know may have purchased some commercial software. Say what you want, but companies spend a lot of time and money d

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 506237] Re: Wider community feedback

Created UF Thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8650269 ** Changed in: ubuntu-manual Status: Confirmed => In Progress ** Description changed: We don't have any wider community feedback, or any way to get it. I propose we start doing some surveying and research, starting

[Ubuntu-manual] New Ubuntu Forums questionnaire

I have set up a *questionnaire* on the *Ubuntu Forums*: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8650269 We need to *spread this questionnaire* far and wide to get a good sample size. I ask you to tell all your Ubuntu friends and colleagues, and, if you are in a LoCo Team, please ask them if they

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint feedbackuf] Ubuntu Forums feedback manager

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Priority: Undefined => Low -- Ubuntu Forums feedback manager https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/feedbackuf ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubuntu-m

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 506237] [NEW] Wider community feedback

Public bug reported: We don't have any wider community feedback, or any way to get it. I propose we start doing some surveying and research, starting with an Ubuntu Forums thread in the Absolute Beginner forum. I have already drafted up what the thread could contain, and some potential questions

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint optimization] Optimizing the manual file size

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Whiteboard changed: + Awesome! - Benjamin Humphrey 12/01/2010 + Assigning myself to this. -- brettalton 2010-01-11 -- Optimizing the manual file size https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/optimization ___

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint optimization] Optimizing the manual file size

Blueprint changed by Brett Alton: Assignee: (none) => Brett Alton Whiteboard set to: Assigning myself to this. -- brettalton 2010-01-11 -- Optimizing the manual file size https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/optimization ___

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint optimization] Optimizing the manual file size

I wouldn't mind being assigned this. I just heard about this project and am looking at helping with layout, design and screenshots, but those are all assigned to other people. I've worked at a number of print shops before, so I'm sure I can help out here. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Benjamin

[Ubuntu-manual] Good advice on manual writing

Hi, I found this website below to have some good advice on writing manuals. Specifically computer manuals. http://www.asktog.com/columns/017ManualWriting.html I hope you found it useful :) Wolter Hellmund ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubun

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint optimization] Optimizing the manual file size

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Approver: (none) => Ubuntu Manual Team -- Optimizing the manual file size https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/optimization ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint optimization] Optimizing the manual file size

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Priority: Undefined => High -- Optimizing the manual file size https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/optimization ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubun

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] translation updates

Aha! Human Error :D Well if you pushed an update this (yesterday by now I suppose) morning, then how come I can't see any change? --- Regards Martin Lukeš P.S.: Please keep the communication history On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Josh Holland wrote: > It's a bug in me :). I will endevour to

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Fwd: I find html format more flexible :-)

Fortunately for us there are many LaTeX to HTML converters that we may use. So ideally this means that we can create a pdf document and also upload it to say ubuntumanual.com/book/index.html after running the LaTeX conversion tool. 2010/1/11 Benjamin Humphrey : > > > -- Forwarded message

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Ubuntu wiki project

Hi Ed, Sounds great. Start by having a look at the contributions section on the wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-manual#Contributions And the to do list right below it. Also join us in IRC, room #ubuntu-manual on irc.freenode.net and someone will be able to find something for you to do! We a

[Ubuntu-manual] New ToC completely Updated

Hey Everyone, I am just giving you guys an update on the ToC change status. I have moved everything around on the latex install (that means please pull before you change anything) and I also updated the blueprints/wiki. I made it so that the prologue was not a chapter (because it isn't) so all the

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] translation updates

Im not positive but I think that just means that that string hasn't changed since rev. 36 --Joe Burgess CMU Information Systems '12 (703) 402-9206 PGP key 645EF64E On 01/11/2010 05:50 AM, Martin Lukeš wrote: > Hi > Could anyone tell me how often are strings on Launchpad Translations > updated? >

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter6] Chapter 6 - System Maintenance and Security

Blueprint changed by Joe Burgess: Whiteboard changed: - Ryan, you're now on Chapter 8. + Ryan, you're now on Chapter 7. -- Chapter 6 - System Maintenance and Security https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter6 ___ Mailing list: http

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

Sorry for the long previous message. I was trying to be clear and hope I didn't come off rude (like I think a couple sentences may have). Apologies in advance... completely unintentional if it were interpreted that way. As for the suggested corrections and clarification points, can we still submi

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 384148] Re: Major bug in Console Security help page (affects all version)

> 1. First of all there should be a note that "password --md5 pass" string has not to be located under the title item but in a global area. Clarification on global section could help avoid confusion, apparently. Although the menu.lst file already has the template for passwords and text regarding i

[Ubuntu-manual] [Bug 505815] Re: file-roller manual suggests .ISO support by default

** Changed in: file-roller (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Low -- file-roller manual suggests .ISO support by default https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/505815 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Documentation Project Team, which is a direct subscriber. Status

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Ubuntu wiki project

Hi Ed, I'm not working on the Wiki, I'm working on a manual for Ubuntu. But don't let that put you off! I'll forward your email to the Ubuntu Manual Mailing list, and I'm sure someone will be in touch pretty soon with details about how you can join in contribute. Cheers, Alistair. ___

[Ubuntu-manual] Example Content

To help us get the manual in the CD as example content *at least* we need your help! Go to the bug report here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/example-content/+bug/505873 And at the top mark it as "affecting you." If you want to add a comment to the bug report to back up our argument,

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter9] Chapter 9 - Security

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Assignee: Ryan Macnish => Kelvin Gardiner -- Chapter 9 - Security https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter9 ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to : ubunt

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter8] Chapter 8 - The Command Line

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Approver: Ubuntu Manual Team => (none) Assignee: Kelvin Gardiner => Ryan Macnish -- Chapter 8 - The Command Line https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter8 ___ Mailing list: https

[Ubuntu-manual] Security and CLI split up

For some dumb reason I had put the Security and CLI stuff in the same chapter when proposing the new ToC. I think it was to keep the chapters to 10 max. Anyway, I've changed this, so now Chapter 8 is CLI and 9 is Security. Ryan Macnish and Kelvin Gardener - I know you two were doing these chapters

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter11] Chapter 11 - Learning more about Linux

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Priority: Undefined => Medium -- Chapter 11 - Learning more about Linux https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter11 ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter10] Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Assignee: Benjamin Humphrey => (none) -- Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter10 ___ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-manual Post to :

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter9] Chapter 9 - Security

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Approver: Benjamin Humphrey => (none) Assignee: Benjamin Humphrey => Ryan Macnish -- Chapter 9 - Security https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu-manual/+spec/chapter9 ___ Mailing list: https://laun

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter10] Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Whiteboard set to: NEW CONTENT: A whole NEW section on "Learning more about Linux" that covers << Other distributions, Linux servers, Free software, Where you can get help >> and then the OLD chapter 9 extra apps list. -- Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting https

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter8] Chapter 8 - The Command Line

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Whiteboard changed: - NEW TOC FROM WIKI: - - Introduction to the Terminal - What is a terminal? - Sudo in the terminal - Browsing the file system - Manipulating files - Virtual terminals - Useful commands - System Maintenance - Cleaning unused packages - Cl

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter9] Chapter 9 - Security

Blueprint changed by Benjamin Humphrey: Whiteboard changed: - Needs an assignee. + --- + + Proposed content (maybe rearranged): + + Preamble - Ubuntu is quite secure out of the box + Why Linux is safe + + Secuitry Basics + * Users and Groups + * Managing

[Ubuntu-manual] translation updates

Hi Could anyone tell me how often are strings on Launchpad Translations updated? Launchpad says "Translations are imported with every update from branch lp:ubuntu-manual.". But I don't think so. I don't know how other strings. But for

[Ubuntu-manual] [Blueprint chapter8] Chapter 8 - The Command Line and Security

Blueprint changed by tacantara: Whiteboard changed: NEW TOC FROM WIKI: Introduction to the Terminal What is a terminal? Sudo in the terminal Browsing the file system Manipulating files Virtual terminals Useful commands System Maintenance Cleaning unused packages Clearing t

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Blueprints changed

Hiya, Good point. How about we separate the Security and CLI into two different chapters, and make it 11 chapters long? Joe/Josh - should we change the latex folders/files to the chapter names? On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Kelvin Gardiner wrote: > Benjamin, > > I have two comments on the

Re: [Ubuntu-manual] Blueprints changed

Benjamin, I have two comments on the recent reordering. I'm not sure if have security and terminal chapter is a good idea. I can't see where this proposed in the bug report (I may of missed it), so I didn't comment on it before the reordering was done. I have two reasons for this: the content