Whether you're an experienced Linux user or you're just getting started with open-source software, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Ubuntu community. These questions are about how to get involved, governance issues about the project, and Ubuntu values.
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List of blogs to learn more about Ubuntu
Add blogs and websites that are useful in the quest to know/learn more about Ubuntu.
One blog per answer, please - you can vote answers up/down as you feel appropriate. If you feel the blog is biased towards or is good for particular tasks, please…
User
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How can I contribute to Ubuntu?
I would like to know what kinds of contributions someone can make to Ubuntu. Such as Programmer, User, Proofreader, etc.
akshatj
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How do I sign the Ubuntu Code of Conduct?
In order to submit patches and items to certain projects as well as qualify to run as a moderator of Ask Ubuntu, I need to sign the Code of Conduct.
How do I do this?
Marco Ceppi
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How are release codenames chosen?
What criteria is used to select an Ubuntu release codename, and who is ultimately responsible for the decision?
akshatj
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What's the deal with all these Chuck montages?
Planet Ubuntu is full of hilarious Chuck montages. Here two examples:
Why is that? How did Chuck become an Ubuntu meme?
Note: This question is not meant to be a Chuck montage collection. It is a real question!
Octavian Helm
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Where else to go for help if not helped at Ask Ubuntu?
What other official places can I go for getting help on Ubuntu if I do not get the help I wanted on Ask Ubuntu?
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Is there a real name policy in the Ubuntu community?
I'm not ashamed to be a part of Ubuntu, but I'm trying to keep the number of web search hits for my real name low, which is kinda impossible if you use a Launchpad account.
So, I'm wondering if there is a real name policy in the Ubuntu community, or…
martin001
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How would you explain that Ubuntu is fine for many people
How would you explain that Ubuntu if fine for most people who just want to browse the web, write e-mail, and so on?
Mircea Chirea
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Where should people give feedback on Ubuntu?
Many people have opinions or want to give feedback about Ubuntu. If they are simple bugs with a crash or display corruption, that's fine, they can file in Launchpad.
But, comments about the design or concept of the system are more problematic. …
poolie
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What unique features has Ubuntu brought to the Linux community?
Red Hat/Fedora, GNOME, KDE and others have brought things that can be used in the Linux Community, like NetworkManager, Plymouth Boot Splash, a friendlier desktop system, etc. I would like to know what Ubuntu has brought to the Linux…
Luis Alvarado
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How do I cite Ubuntu in an academic thesis?
I'm doing bioinformatic analyses of my thesis with Ubuntu, should I cite Ubuntu in my thesis?
If so, how can I cite to Ubuntu?
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How can I become active in the Ubuntu Community
I have used Ubuntu for a while and want to find a way to give back to the community and help Ubuntu get better; is there a team in the Ubuntu community that is dedicated to helping users transition from user to contributer?
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What is a good place to collect lists of applications?
I want to know where I can find lists of applications and where to put them as well. I have some questions here on AU that are lists and I want to move them to one place for easy access for everyone.
Lists are good if they are up to date; and if…
Alvar
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What Ubuntu / Linux podcasts are most helpful?
Which podcasts in either the Ubuntu or general Linux categories are the most helpful or most enjoyable.
One podcast per answer which could be voted independently would be useful and possibly mentioning if it is highly technical, generally…
Dennis
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