This blog post listed Linux Compatible USB wireless adapters. It seems that many new Linux users frequently have problems learning how to install RT2870 driver under Linux. I also received email requesting installation instructions for the same device. This quick tutorial will explains how to install RT2870 based chipset device with WPA2 authentication and TKIP wireless encryption.

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I am just beginning to get into the planning stages for the next cycle for my team, and as part of this cycle we would like to really focus on attracting more developers to participate in Ubuntu. We would like to see more people interested in getting involved in packaging, fixing bugs, and joining our [...]

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Today I had a great call Penelope Stowe who has been leading some excellent efforts with the Ubuntu Accessibility Team in conjunction with the (quite literally) always rocking Luke ‘The Muso’ Yelavich. The reason for the call was simple: I felt like I didn’t have enough knowledge or visibility of the Ubuntu Accessibility Team and accessibility [...]

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Are you good folks aware of what is happening on 27th – 29th August 2010. But of course, it is the Ubuntu Global Jam! In the last few cycles we have organized and run an event called the Ubuntu Global Jam. The idea was simple: encourage our awesome global Ubuntu community to get together in the [...]

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The Ubuntu Software Center is making some rocking progress, but as everyone’s favorite Dr Vish suggests, it is only a container for other content, and we need to fix and improve the descriptions of apps inside Ubuntu to make it easier for users. This is a wonderful contribution to Ubuntu. Want to get involved? Simple, check [...]

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Some time ago we created the Team Reporting facility in Ubuntu, and I am pleased to see that LoCo Teams are using Team Reports to kep us all up to date on the awesome progress going on across the community. I just wanted to remind you good folks of where to find the reports and how [...]

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I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible work going on with the Ubuntu LoCo Council who are working hard to govern the Loco community and ensure everything is running smoothly. The LoCo Council have also been two key IRC events in each month that everyone is welcome to attend: LoCo Council monthly IRC [...]

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One of the most critical components in any flourishing community is to ensure contributions that are offered in good faith are fairly reviewed in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the success of Ubuntu has resulted in more contributions than we have had time to review, and Nigel Babu is leading the way to encourage the community [...]

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I am pleased that Ubuntu Developer Week is now announced and ready for the masses. The glorious week of Ubuntu development tutorials and sharing of know-how happens from Monday July 12th 2010 to Friday July 16th 2010. You can see the timetable for the week here. Throughout the week we have an awesome set of [...]

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I just finished playing Digital: A Love Story, an Amiga-inspired mystery. It's not super long, but an awful lot of fun. Who doesn't love saving the world in retro style? I think I'm going to check out some of Christine Love's other stuff now.



Upgraded to the Ubuntu Lucid beta today. Everything seems to be working except for the middle-button on my Thinkpad Trackpoint scrolling for me. I assume this now requires some XInput incantation, but I don't know what.

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Just a quick FYI: tomorrow I will be hosting my weekly At Home with Jono Bacon videocast at 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern / 6pm UTC and I will be covering the following topics: Ubuntu Developer Summit update Ubuntu Global Jam Retrospective Ubuntu Open Week / Ubuntu LoCo Learning Days LoCo Council Elections kicking off Planning for the 10.10 cycle Q+A Remember, [...]

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This is another article in a series of posts where I will be outlining some of the goals for my team for the Ubuntu 10.10 cycle which I am in the process of planning for. Ubuntu has always had a strong commitment to ensuring that it is available in everyone’s local language. We have seen incredible [...]

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This is the first article in a series of posts where I will be outlining some of the goals for my team for the Ubuntu 10.10 cycle which I am in the process of planning for. At the heart of Ubuntu development are gifts. People join our community and contribute in a diverse range of ways. [...]

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Just a quick note to everyone: Friday 26th March 2010 is the deadline for applications for sponsorship to the Ubuntu Developer Summit happening from 10 ? 14 May 2010 in Belgium. For more details of how to apply, see this post!

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…that this part of my desktop could feel so sleek: Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, we are ready for you.

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