I’ve just send out the news to the mailing list of Ubuntu-be and the Whitespace to confirm that i’ll organise the release party for the upcoming LTS version of Ubuntu.
The event will take place Thursday the 13th of May in the Whitespace.
I’m still looking for people whom have some knowledge of something Ubuntu-related and have the guts to give a lightningtalk or a demo.
At the moment of writing, I’ve had 1 confirmation from a guy with Balls! Mandel.
He did a talk about desktopcouch at fosdem this year, and will bring an improved version of that to the Release party.
If you have questions, let me know.
I’m available at the #Ubuntu-be channel on freenode, or just PM me (mimor) or use the comment section below.

The sent mail in English:

Hello to all.
>
> I organize a RP on the 13th of May in honor of the Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid)
> release.
> This is indeed a Thursday but that’s an official holiday and lot’s of
> the people don’t have to work on Friday.
> What time it’ll take place is yet to be decided.
>
> The RP will take place in the Whitespace (Blekerijstraat 75, Gent,
> Belgium)
> For people wondering what the Whitespace is: http://0×20.be
>
> The space has: power, network, internet, drinks, snacks, beamer, couches
> and I hope we can repair the coffee-machine by then.
> People whom want something else, mention it.
>
> The program is still under construction.
> This moment, my receipt looks like this:
>
> Around 13h we’ll serve a light meet & greet to loosen up the nerves.
> Next, we’ll stimulate the senses wit a series of lightning talks
> accompanied by a spicy serving of freshly cut tips.
> As the Spécial-du-chéf, you can enjoy some trial-and-error-sauce topped
> hands-on sessions.
>
> This part is for sure, but the rest is still work in progress!
>
> This is the rest:
>
> – design of Posters, flyers and web-banners
> – do you know someone, or want to present something yourself? Go for it
> & let me know.
> – spread the word! To your friends, colleagues, your student-club, etc..
> – the pleasure to have YOU with us!
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike Morraye

Or in Dutch:

>
> Hallo iedereen.
>
> Ik organiseer Donderdag, 13 Mei 2010 een RP voor Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid).
> Dit is inderdaad een donderdag Maar het is een feestdag en vrijdag is
> voor velen dus een brug-dag.
> Van hoe laat tot hoe laat is nog te beslissen.
>
> De RP gaat door in de Whitespace (Blekerijstraat 75, Gent, Belgium)
> Voor wie wil weten wat dit is: http://0×20.be
>
> Locatie heeft: stroomvoorziening, netwerk, internet, (fris-) drank,
> versnaperingen, beamer, zetels en hopelijk kunnen we tegen dan ook de
> koffiezet herstellen.
> Wie nog iets anders wil, laat het gerust weten
>
> Het programma in nog in ontwikkeling.
> Op dit moment zit m’n recept er zo uit:
>
> Rond 13h serveren we een luchtige meet & greet om de zenuwen wat los te
> weken. Hierna prikkelen we de zintuigen met een reeks van pittige
> lightningtalks vergezeld van een portie vers gesneden tips.
> Als spécial du chéf, kunnen de fijnproevers genieten van enkele hands-on
> sessies overgoten met een sausje trial & error.
>
> Dit stuk is zeker, de rest is work in progress!
>
> Hier dus de rest:
>
> – ontwerp Poster & flyer en/of web-banners?
> – ken je iemand, of wil je zelf iets presenteren. Go for it & let me
> know.
> – Spread the word! In je vriendenkring, op het werk, in je
> studentenclub, etc…
> – het genoegen dat JIJ er ook bent!
>
> Mvg,
>
> Mike Morraye

But you could also just come by to say hi too of course.

If you feel like helping us out a bit, visit our wiki page here to find out what we still need or how you could help.

On the 9th of may, there will be a Jaunty release party in Ghent! (free entrance)

The goal(s):

• to provide general information on Ubuntu, Linux & FOSS, and show them you don’t need to be a pro to start using it
• guiding people trough the sea of alternatives for proprietary software such as MS Office, Live Messenger, Photoshop, Publisher, Windows Media Player, Picture managers,…
• help people getting Ubuntu installed on their laptop if they bring one along
• show each-other nice tweaks you’ve got up your sleeves or admire the work of others
• demo’s on how to use Ubuntu in an efficient way
• introducing people to the Ubuntu-be LoCo-team! Let them know what we do, how they benefit & help.
• hand out Ubuntu cd’s

The Audience:

• Everybody is welcome! Young people, old people, Dutch people, French people and of course all the other people, yes that means YOU!
  The talks will be kept easy to understand and not-technical so it will be a nice place to get in touch with Ubuntu, even for computer illiterates.
• We’ll expect at least 25 people, and I personally hope on a 40 to 50 people to show up.

Where?

This event will take place in the Curieuze Neuze.
This is a resto/pub with on the upper floor a room that’s used as a showroom for artists.

Price?

This event is totally free of charge!!!!!!!!
You only have to pay for the drinks & food.
We’ll even provide the Ubuntu CD’s for free!

Yes there will be food!

It’s possible to get some delicious fresh food! It’s appreciated if you let us know what you would like 5 days in advance.
But this sure is not required. You can still order it on the spot. (it’s just to make it a little easier for the owner).
You can find the Menu & prices (except for the dish of the day) here.

Subscription!
Subscription is not needed but please let us know if you come or not. By doing this we can take the necessairy steps to make it a more comfortable evening for everyone.

Subscribe now!

We still need:

• people eager to show some cool and not too technically advanced stuff
• someone to talk about how they integrate(d) Ubuntu, Linux and FOSS in a successful business model
• as many people as we can to promote this event on the work-floor, family, school, social networking sites, forums, etc…
• people to let us know what they expect.

More info:

• Ubuntu-nl Forum
• Ubuntu-be Wiki BelgianTeam/ReleaseParty/Jaunty/Ghent
• wiki.ubuntu.com
• Releaseparty.eu
• ubuntu-party.be
• Mailinglist [subscribe here]
• On IRC: #ubuntu-be @ Freenode or use the webchat

I’ll hope to see you there!