by Jono Bacon | Nov 20, 2010 | Community, Ubuntu
When someone is new to Ubuntu and they want to get started helping to package bug fixes and software, they engage in the [Sponsorship Process](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SponsorshipProcess). In a nutshell, you get the source code for the package, apply the fix (or create...
by Jono Bacon | Nov 18, 2010 | Ubuntu
Despite original plans to ship a Unity PPA for Maverick, the team in trying to make this work happen have come to the conclusion that it is going to be too complex, and also put Maverick desktops at risk of breakage. I just wanted to ensure everyone is aware of this...
by Jono Bacon | Nov 17, 2010 | Community, Ubuntu
Every cycle we organize the [Ubuntu Global Jam](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGlobalJam); an event in which our global community gets together to help make Ubuntu better. The *Ubuntu Global Jam* is a great opportunity to get together and meet other Ubuntu fans and...
by Jono Bacon | Nov 17, 2010 | Community, Planet GNOME
*Before I go on, a few clarifications. Firstly, this blog post represents the views of me, myself, and I, and not the views of Canonical or the Ubuntu project. Secondly, throughout this blog entry when I say “community” I am referring to the wider Open...
by Jono Bacon | Nov 16, 2010 | Community, Severed Fifth
*Can’t see the video? [Click here](https://www.severedfifth.com/pay/)* A few weeks ago we sat down with one of our advisors for Severed Fifth and a strong supporter of the band who has been through the industry and played in a number of established acts. He said...