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The New York State Ubuntu Local Team is a group of volunteers and advocates united by a commitment to open source software and Ubuntu Linux. We work with all types of users including business, educational and home users. We believe that by brining the freedom of choice, power of community and stability of Ubuntu Linux to the public, we can change the face of computing for the better.

What We Do

Support Ubuntu Locally
- Support existing local Linux user groups
- Partner with local computer user groups to assist with Linux events
- Hold educational sessions open to the public
- Host and assist with Linux install fests
Support Ubuntu at the state level
- Assist New York State Ubuntu users with finding:
  - Local Linux groups
  - Local computer retailers that support Ubuntu and Linux
Ubuntu Activism
- Advocate for the adoption of Ubuntu:
  - Schools
  - Libraries
  - Businesses
  - Senior centers
  - Families and individual users
- Assist local computer retailers with adopting Ubuntu
- Educate local computer retailers and consultants about Canonical partner programs
Assist our members grow in the global Ubuntu community
- Help our members find Ubuntu teams that align with their personal interests

Goals for 2008

Expand local area meet-ups
- Rochester (active)
- Rockland County (pending)
- Syracuse (pending)
Develop relationship with RCSI (Rochester)
Develop relationship with local computer retailers
Host/Co-Host install fests
Host informational classes via community adult education programs

Recent Accomplishments

This list of accomplishments is only the most recent set of accomplishments for the team. If you would like to see the teams full experience vist the Approval page.

Install Fests

2008-11-01 Assisted RCSI Linux SIG with a Linux install fest @ MICRecycle

Release Parties

2008-11-01 Waterloo @ The Iron Skillet Route 414

Team Meet-ups

2008-11-06 Rochester @ Pittsford Wegmans
2008-03-22 Syracuse @ Pizza Hut on Erie Blvd
2008-03-06 Rochester @ Pittsford Wegmans
2008-02-07 Rochester @ Pittsford Wegmans
2008-01-03 Rochester @ Pittsford Wegmans

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 * [[NewYorkTeam/Meetings/20080207|2008-02-07]] Rochester @ Pittsford Wegmans
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