Whether you're an experienced Linux user or you're just getting started with open-source software, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Ubuntu community. These questions are about how to get involved, governance issues about the project, and Ubuntu values.
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List of blogs to learn more about Ubuntu
Add blogs and websites that are useful in the quest to know/learn more about Ubuntu.
One blog per answer, please - you can vote answers up/down as you feel appropriate. If you feel the blog is biased towards or is good for particular tasks, please…
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What is the correct pronunciation of 'Ubuntu'?
I have never been good at deciphering the pronunciation guides:
ubuntu |oǒ'boǒntoō|
What is the best way to describe the pronunciation with like sounding words for each syllable?
"oǒ": ?
"boǒn": like Boone as in Daniel or like bun as in…
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What is the correct pronunciation of Xubuntu?
I know how to pronounce Ubuntu but I don't know how to pronounce Xubuntu (which I'm currently enjoying). Should it be
'zoo'-buntu or
'eks'-ubuntu or
something else ?
(Similarly 'loo'-buntu or 'el'-ubuntu, 'koo'-buntu or 'kay'-ubuntu?)
Maybe this…
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What does "Ubuntu" mean?
What does "Ubuntu" mean, and why did they choose that particular name?
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How can I contribute to Ubuntu?
I would like to know what kinds of contributions someone can make to Ubuntu. Such as Programmer, User, Proofreader, etc.
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Where can I send feature requests?
Where can I send feature requests? Both for Ubuntu as a whole and individual (supported) apps?
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How do I sign the Ubuntu Code of Conduct?
In order to submit patches and items to certain projects as well as qualify to run as a moderator of Ask Ubuntu, I need to sign the Code of Conduct.
How do I do this?
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Is there a project to motivate schools to use Ubuntu?
Is there any global or EU project for motivating schools to use Ubuntu and Linux in general?
I'm trying to find a way to better motivate my co-workers in primary school to use Ubuntu in our small country.
I did migrate most of them in school to…
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Which big computer companies support the Ubuntu project financially?
When looking for hardware, I often try to find out if the manufacturer employs open source developers and things like that. I know Canonical has relations with a couple of big computer companies, but who, apart from Canonical, is supporting the…
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Who to follow on Twitter if you are interested in Ubuntu?
I'd like to know whom I should follow on Twitter, to get my daily dose of Ubuntu news, tips, and random bits.
Which members from the Ubuntu community are active on Twitter?
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How do I run a successful Ubuntu Hour?
I'm taking my be-stickered laptop to a coffee shop tonight for an Ubuntu Hour. I've let a bunch of local LUG people know about it. How can I ensure people come away from it feeling like the experience was valuable? Is there something you've done…
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How are release codenames chosen?
What criteria is used to select an Ubuntu release codename, and who is ultimately responsible for the decision?
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How to get Ubuntu membership?
What are the steps that I want to follow to get Ubuntu membership? I know contribution is the only mantra to get Ubuntu membership. I am not good in programming so what are other ways to contribute to the Ubuntu community to get membership?
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How does Application Review Board work?
According to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AppReviews the Application Review Process is good both for upstream software developers and Ubuntu packagers. The point seems to be that the upstream developers have the advantage of getting their apps into the…
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Who is Mark Shuttleworth, and how is he related to Ubuntu?
I am going to introduce Ubuntu to some new users (students in this case). Usually, I talk about the history of Ubuntu, how Ubuntu started, who has built Ubuntu in the past, and who decides the road Ubuntu takes.
Of course, you can't talk about the…
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