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This is the home of the Ubuntu-ZA Local Community (LoCo). We've gathered a number of tutorials, resources and links on this site to help folks who are possibly new to Ubuntu, and help those of us who have a bit more Ubuntu experience under our belts to remember what we did!
If you are new to Ubuntu and GNU/Linux, and want to know more about it then we suggest you start here. The Ubuntu Forums is a great place if you have questions, or just want to chat to friendly Ubuntu enthusiasts!
What is Ubuntu-ZA?
We are the Ubuntu LoCo (Local Community) in South Africa. We use and support Ubuntu, a free open source operating system. If you use Ubuntu then join us, we are here to help each other! You can also read the LoCo FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the main Ubuntu Wiki.
Regional Teams
Within Ubuntu-ZA we have regional teams. These teams are focused on their areas, with the aim of providing folks with contacts close by.
Currently we have 4 teams:
If you have a regional team in your town or city, add them to this list. If you don't, and you want to start one, see the page on How to start a Small Town Team.
How do I get involved and help out?
- We have a mailing list for support, and local discussions. You're welcome to join!
- We chat on IRC, channel #ubuntu-za on irc.freenode.net, read here for more info on joining us on IRC :)
- Join our South African Launchpad Team
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Useful sites we frequent
- The Ubuntu Forums, a great place where other Ubuntu users help each other
- Official Ubuntu help pages
- UbuntuGuide.org is a comprehensive online guide
