by Jono Bacon | Jan 12, 2007 | Community, Speaking, Ubuntu
I have just spent three days at [BETT](https://www.bettshow.com/) in which [OpenForum Europe](https://www.openforumeurope.org/) had invited Ubuntu onto their stand. BETT is an education show, and a bleedin’ massive one at that, and we have given out a lot of...
by Jono Bacon | Jan 5, 2007 | Community, Jokosher, LUGRadio, Speaking, Ubuntu
On Friday 12th Jan I fly out to [linux.conf.au](https://lca2007.linux.org.au/). After 26 hours of deep-vein-thrombosis-flight-action, I will be there for the full week and will be doing two talks, one being the first showing of *How to Herd Cats and Influence People*...
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...
by Jono Bacon | Dec 25, 2006 | Advocacy, Community, Desktop, Jokosher, LUGRadio, Ubuntu
Well, its late on Christmas Eve and I am a bit drunk and about to get to bed. I just wanted to say a quick Happy Christmas to everyone! This has been a roller-coaster of a year for me, and a lot of people have helped it to run smoothly. A quick thanks to the...
by Jono Bacon | Dec 23, 2006 | Community, Jokosher
I suck at coding. I really do. Its odd y’know, as when I was a kid I really, *really* wanted to be a good coder, the whole idea of writing code and running programs excited me. The idea of controlling the raw power of that 386 got me all-a-fruity sometimes. Not...
by Jono Bacon | Dec 19, 2006 | Community, Music, Ubuntu
Wow, seems [my last post](https://archivedblog.jonobacon.com/?p=843) is stirring up the debate, which is great! Thanks for all the excellent comments you folks have added to the the post. Its late here so I will wait until tomorrow to post some replies in the...
