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Massachusetts News

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Our Events

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Other Events

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What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a computer operating system suitable for laptops, desktops and servers. With both paid and community support, it is suitable for corporate enterprise, governmental deployments or home use.

Ubuntu's main features are its ease of installation, high focus on desktop integration and vast array of free software solutions, available directly from the integrated software management system.

Ubuntu is able to work transparently alongside or even replace Microsoft Windows and support is available through in-house technicians, local support organizations or Canonical Ltd paid support.

What is the Ubuntu Massachusetts LoCo

A local community team organized though the Ubuntu LoCo project, Ubuntu Massachusetts is an official LoCo after having proven our ability to organize ourselves, projects and events.

Our members include: casual users, teachers, IT professionals, volunteers and activists all organized around promoting Ubuntu and bringing Free Software to the attention of members of the public, government departments and local businesses.

The team operates in accordance to the Ubuntu Code of Conduct.

Team Goals

  1. Educate - Teach the public about Ubuntu, Open Source, and Free Software and how to use it
  2. Promote - Advocate Ubuntu to schools, libraries, families, businesses and government
  3. Supply - Provide supplies and information to get Ubuntu
  4. Support - Offer local support for installing and using Ubuntu
  5. Connect - Bridge connections between all kinds of Ubuntu users

Social Networking

If you'd like to keep up to date with what we're up to, please see our Social Networking page. This details the multiple ways we send out announcements.

Helping Out

If you would like to help out or learn more please see our Contact Us page or come down and see us at the next event.

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