Random

Random

Just a typical axe fight outside my student bedroom with Craig. More [memories here](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonobacon/sets/72157602074539902/) for the bored and nosey.
28 Years Young

28 Years Young

Well, today I clock the ‘ol age-ometer up to 28. It has been a hell of a year. Thanks to everyone for their birthday wishes. Also, thanks to the mystery individual who left a Ferrari with a big decorative bow on it, parked on my drive. Very generous. 🙂
Cover Songs to Live and Die By

Cover Songs to Live and Die By

I recently heard the abomination that is Amarillo by Brainstorm. I had forgotten how truly awful a cover it is. Then, on the flip side, take The Sound Of Silence by Nevermore. Stunning. I have noticed that metal bands seem to love doing cover songs, some taking...
Gutsy Release Parties, Bring It On

Gutsy Release Parties, Bring It On

It is great to see that the [Gutsy Release Parties](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GutsyReleaseParties) page which I threw up (put online, not vomited) is getting filled up with parties. Already, parties in New Mexico, Ohio, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Belgium, Catalan...
Jokosher recording getting stable

Jokosher recording getting stable

Today the Jokosher Hackfest happened, and we all worked on understanding and fixing some of the remaining bugs in Jokosher. I spent my time in the hackfest triaging most of the remaining *New* bugs, and testing some of the key ones. I am pleased to report that...
Gutsy Release Parties, Bring It On

One year at Canonical

(*I know, I seem to be in blogging overdrive today*) I just realised that Sep 4th marked my [one year anniversary at Canonical](https://archivedblog.jonobacon.com/?p=737) and working as Community Manager. I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone at Canonical, it...
Four large gents present…

FOSSCamp 2007

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, I am pleased to announce [FOSSCamp 2007](https://www.fosscamp.org/) on **Sat 27th and Sun 28th Oct 2007** at The Hilton @ MIT, Massachusetts, USA! The aim of FOSSCamp 2007 is to provide a means for Open Source projects to get...
Six years. Never forget.

Six years. Never forget.

*Many of the victims of 9/11* Wow. Six years since 9/11. The world has changed a lot since that day, and like other major events in the world, I will never forget who I was and where I was when it happened. Long hair, Iron Maiden t-shirt, working as a web developer at...
Another brave horseman steps up

Another brave horseman steps up

I am pleased to announce another horseman joining the ranks in my Community team at Canonical. This time it is Jorge Castro, also known as whiprush to his friends. Jorge is coming on board as the *External Projects Developer Liaison*. He starts on Monday, which is my...