by Jono Bacon | Jan 6, 2009 | Advocacy, Article, Community, Ubuntu
Years ago when I was at [OpenAdvantage](https://www.openadvantage.org/), I worked closely with a group called Access To Recycled Technology. Formed by two salt-of-the-earth students called Steve and Vinnie, they secured what they referred to as “access...
by Jono Bacon | Mar 31, 2008 | Advocacy, Community, LUGRadio, LUGRadio Live, Speaking, Ubuntu
A few months back I did an interview with the [Sun Developer Channel](https://blogs.sun.com/SDNChannel/) and it was released today. The interview covers [Ubuntu](https://www.ubuntu.com/), [MOTU](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/motu), community building, developer communities,...
by Jono Bacon | Oct 15, 2007 | Advocacy, Community, Ubuntu
A few days ago I got an interesting email from a young chap: > hi jono, > my name is David and I am a fan of your website and your work in ubuntu and lugradio (my chin!!!!). i know you are a well known open source guy and community hero, and one day I want to do the...
by Jono Bacon | Feb 28, 2007 | Advocacy, Community, LUGRadio, Music, Speaking, Ubuntu
OK, I have a few things to cover in this blog post, so hang tight. * *Dammit, that sucks* – Unfortunately I have had to cancel my appearance at the Free Software and Open Source Days 2007 event in Turkey. I wish I could attend the event but alas, circumstances...
by Jono Bacon | Feb 7, 2007 | Advocacy, Community, Music
Credit where credit is due to Steve Jobs for his recent [Open Letter](https://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughtsonmusic/). This is *exactly* the kind of discussion people in his position should be having to promote an open marketplace and freedom. His letter quite clearly...
by Jono Bacon | Dec 31, 2006 | Advocacy, Community, Desktop, Dogs, Jokosher, LUGRadio, Music, Speaking, Ubuntu, Writing
This time one year ago, I was peering into 2006 wondering what the year would bring. Back then I worked at [OpenAdvantage](https://www.openadvantage.org/) as an Open Source Advocate. I knew 2006 would be a challenging year, and back then I was gritted and determined...
