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What we run

Four kinds of gathering, on a rhythm set by Ubuntu’s six-month release cycle. All of them are free, and none of them assume you have used Linux before.

Ubuntu release party

For anyone already running Ubuntu

Not scheduled

We walk through what changed in the new release, upgrade a few machines on the spot, and hand out install media.

Frequency
Six-monthly, following each release
Time
Afternoon
Location
Venue to be confirmed

Install fest

For people who have never installed Linux

Not scheduled

Bring a laptop, leave with Ubuntu on it. We handle partitioning, drivers, dual-boot, and the awkward hardware.

Frequency
Quarterly
Time
Full day
Location
Venue to be confirmed

Burmese translation sprint

For Burmese speakers, no coding needed

Not scheduled

Working session on Burmese strings in Launchpad Translations. Newcomers are paired with a reviewer.

Frequency
Before each release freeze
Time
Evening
Location
Online

Monthly meetup

For regulars and first-timers alike

Not scheduled

Open session. Short talks if anyone has one, otherwise troubleshooting and planning.

Frequency
Monthly
Time
Evening
Location
Venue to be confirmed

We’ve done this before

Write-ups from events the team actually ran — classes, release parties, and LoCo news.

More from the archive

Want one of these near you?

Install fests need a room, power, and a couple of people who can talk someone through a partition table. If you can offer any one of those, that is enough to start.