Paul Tagliamonte: pyutf (or, as it's known on my machine - ☃�.py)
code can be found on my github Forewarning, I can’t actually tell if that second UTF (PILE-OF-POO) actually renders, since my typeface is lame. Anyway, introducing an idea that fermented a few days ago...
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Martin Albisetti: Ubucon 2012, Buenos Aires edition
This June 1st and 2nd, we will be holding an all-Ubuntu conference for the second time in Argentina, and with plans to make it regional from now on (next one is in Uruguay!). Even though it's in...
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Jason Gerard DeRose: How to create a weak-reference to an instance method in...
Although I'm not quite sure what changed or why, in Python3 you can't create a weak-reference to a method the way you can in Python2.So here's the way I create weak method references in Dmedia and...
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Ronnie Tucker: Full Circle Magazine Lite on Google Currents
Google Currents is now available pretty much around the world. Install the app first then click the links below on your device and the editions will be auto-magically delivered to your app. Full Circle...
View ArticleRonnie Tucker: Looking to download a run of issues? There’s a script for that…
Google+ user Kevin Lynch has made a quick script (updated by David Mawdsley) to download multiple issues: —- #!/bin/bash echo -n "What is the issue number of the first Full Circle Magazine to...
View ArticleLubuntu Blog: SliTaz 4
The SliTaz team has anounced the fourth version of this tiny Linux. With a new graphical installer this rolling release is a new minimal requierements goal, needing 192 Mb memory and voer 48 mb once...
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Charles Profitt: Ubuntu 12.04 Beta – Latest Update Broke My Installation
Today I ran a bunch of updates (see list below) on my 12.04 testing machine. My video card is an Nvidia 8800GTS 320. From what I can tell 3D functionality was broken. Unity 3D runs, but the screen...
View ArticleBrandon Holtsclaw: Lets see if they can do 90mph
So I've created my first screen cast embedded below or you can see it on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/embed/DXR5V4j-UMo. It goes over some of the things we keep track of when deploying...
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Greg Grossmeier: Learning Arduino: Or “MY GOD THOSE DRUMS ARE WRONG!”
I have long been really interested in learning how to use an Arduino board for some fun projects but I never really got around to it. I did go to one class on a Saturday morning at the Ann Arbor...
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Randall Ross: "Best of Jam": We Have a Winner!
The first ever "Best of Jam" photo contest has concluded. With a decisive 36% of the vote, our winner is: "Portland! Our first potato chip only event!" Our lucky winner will receive a very slick...
View ArticleJonathan Carter: iPads in Education and the Road Ahead for Edubuntu
Greentown School Kindergarden iPads Earlier this year, I was a bit surprised to see that a school is planning to buy iPads for its entire Kindergarden. I’m interested to know how that went and how...
View ArticleUbuntu Ohio - Burning Circle: Burning Circle 67 DELAYED
Due to unanticipated computer systems failure caused by either quite above average air temperatures or a software upgrade regression, Burning Circle will post later in the day on Monday, April 16,...
View ArticlePasi Lallinaho: Looking towards Xubuntu Q
During the Precise cycle, the Xubuntu team has accomplished many things. Now that there is only a week and some until the release, it is time to look at the Q cycle. In February, I started creating a...
View ArticleThe Fridge: Code of Conduct Update
It has been more than two years since our Code of Conduct was updated the last time and we have had many important discussions in our community since then. To reflect this, the Community Council has...
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Michael Hall: Cartoon Me
The always amazing Martin Owens has decided to make me the subject of some of his latest artwork. I must say I’m flattered to be picked, though I may have to start shaving more often. Neither of us...
View ArticleLubuntu Blog: New Lubuntu icon theme
A new icon theme is going to land soon: Lubuntu Box. At this moment only a few icons and the design guide are being developed to create the main look line. Of course, the icon theme will (and always)...
View ArticleTony Whitmore: A hard tablet to swallow
Recently, I’ve been experimenting with tablets. No, not the sort that make you dance for hours or think you’re reeeeeaaalllly interesting. The sort that glow enticingly and give you something to swipe...
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Ubuntu Ohio - Burning Circle: Burning Circle 67
This week's episode is short. Contribution and collaboration is encouraged in the project on Launchpad. There is likely a special episode to come out later this week relative to the announced draft of...
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Aaron Toponce: Mount Raw Images
Just recently, I needed to mount a KVM raw image file, because it was depending on a network mount that was no longer accessible, and any attempts to interact with the boot process failed. So, rather...
View ArticleLaunchpad News: A tale of two travesties
I have been looking for an easy and reliable way to develop and test Launchpad with Internet Explorer. Neither of the two common approaches used by Ubuntu users allows a Launchpad developer to easily...
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