Nathan Haines is an author, instructor, and computer consultant who fell in love with Ubuntu in 2005, and helped found the Ubuntu California Local Community Team to share that excitement with others. As the leader of the California team and a member of the Ubuntu Local Community Council, he works to help others support and share Ubuntu worldwide.
His mission to educate and excite people about Free Software and Ubuntu continues with his book, Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users.
Presentations
Ubuntu Q&A and Closing Remarks
Bring all your pressing Ubuntu questions for a lively and friendly Q&A with long time Ubuntu Members and SCaLe community organizers, Nathan Haines and Richard Gaskin.
Ubuntu Q&A
In this open Q&A session, attendees are invited to bring any questions they have about Ubuntu. Whether you're looking for a particular type of application, want to know how to find Ubuntu events in your area, tips on hardware compatibility, or anything else, Nathan and Richard are on hand to help.
Ubuntu Q&A
In this open Q&A session, attendees are invited to bring any questions they have about Ubuntu. Whether you're looking for a particular type of application, want to know how to find Ubuntu events in your area, tips on hardware compatibility, or anything else, Nathan and Richard are on hand to help.
The Changing Face of Ubuntu
Ubuntu's always been a leader in desktop usability, even when it meant making tough decisions. In 2004, that meant picking only one default office suite and web browser instead of twenty. In 2010, it meant starting the design of a new interface called Unity. In 2017, it meant re-adopting GNOME Shell and making it familiar to Ubuntu users. Nathan will take you through the story behind these decisions, and show you what you'll find in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and beyond.
Ubuntu Q&A
In this open Q&A session, attendees are invited to bring any questions they have about Ubuntu. Whether you're looking for a particular type of application, want to know how to find Ubuntu events in your area, tips on hardware compatibility, or anything else, Nathan and Richard are on hand to help.
Ubuntu Q&A Panel
In this open Q&A session, attendees are invited to bring any questions they have about Ubuntu. Whether you're looking for a particular type of application, want to know how to find Ubuntu events in your area, tips on hardware compatibility, or anything else, Nathan, Michael, and Richard are on hand to help.
Ubuntu Leadership Panel
Panel discussion about leadership and direction of the Ubuntu project. The audience will be able to interact with some of the key leaders in Ubuntu by proposing topics or asking questions Q&A style
Panelists:
- Mark Shuttleworth, Ubuntu founder
- Oliver Ries, Director of Engineering, Ubuntu Personal
- David Planella, Ubuntu Community Team Manager
- Ubuntu Community Council and LoCo Council representatives
Moderator: Jono Bacon
Ubuntu Community Q&A
In this open Q&A session, attendees are invited to bring any questions they have about Ubuntu. Whether you're looking for a particular type of application, want to know how to find Ubuntu events in your area, tips on hardware compatibility, or anything else, Nathan and Richard are on hand to help.
The Future of Ubuntu
Ubuntu is everywhere today: desktops, servers, clouds, phones and tablets. As its reach spreads across so many devices, work is being done behind the scenes to make sure that one single Ubuntu codebase can provide a unique experience for each form factor.
Why is this important? How much work is involved? Can a single operating system really run on phones and desktops? How will this change the Ubuntu desktop? Learn exactly what this means for you.
Writing and Publishing Books with Free Software
Advances in technology have made publishing more accessible than ever. The opportunities in traditional and independent publishing are wide open. But writing a book remains a daunting task, and new authors will encounter many steps along the way.
What does it take to publish information in the digital age? Hybrid author Nathan Haines discusses working with traditional publishers that use proprietary software and formats, and describes the self-publishing process from start to finish. From ebooks to print, is Free and Open Source Software up to the task?