Published by Matthew Revell January 29th, 2008
in General.
30th January 17.00 UTC in #launchpad
Launchpad isn’t just about source code, bugs, or translations. Nor packages, specifications, community support or file downloads.
Launchpad’s about people. Okay, that sounds a bit cheesy but it’s true: every new feature or improvement we make to Launchpad is designed to make it easier for you, me and anyone else to work together.
That’s why we hold monthly user meetings: talking to people who use Launchpad is absolutely the best way to find out what we can improve and what works well. You can find the Launchpad team in #launchpad and on the launchpad-users list just about any time but these meetings give you a focused opportunity to talk directly to members of the Launchpad team.
Come along to this month’s meeting on 30th January at 17.00 UTC in #launchpad on Freenode. Add your question or any other item to the agenda or simply speak up during the meeting. See you there 
Published by Matthew Revell January 24th, 2008
in Releases.
Today we unleashed Launchpad 1.2.1, our first release of 2008!
Highlights include:
Don’t forget our logo competition! Send us your design for the chance to win an Ubuntu messenger bag.
Read the full Launchpad 1.2.1 release notes!
Published by Matthew Revell January 23rd, 2008
in General.
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been accepting entries to our Launchpad logo competition.
Rather than store up the entries until the deadline (31st March, by the way), I thought I’d share a couple of those we’ve had so far. Of course, you don’t have to wait for me to pop up here to see what people are submitting. If you want to get an email whenever a new logo is put forward, click Subscribe on the submissions page.
I like the flow of Damián Vila’s design, which maintains a green feel similar to the present Launchpad site design. The rocket flying off from the Launchpad logo-text puts me in mind of Launchpad as just that - a launching point for work on free software projects.
Donn Ingle says he “tried to capture the fun spirit of the overall Launchpad design”. His is the first logo to move away from green and I think he does capture a sense of fun in his design. I’d love to see an animated version.
Do go see the other entries in the competition. Better still, fire up Inkscape and create your own!
This post doesn’t imply any particular favourites, by the way
Published by Matthew Revell January 21st, 2008
in Notifications.
On Thursday 24th January we’re making the first Launchpad release of 2008! Launchpad will be offline while we roll-out the new code.
Offline at: 05.00 UTC 2008-01-24
Expected back online at: 06.30 UTC 2008-01-24
Thanks for bearing with us while we release Launchpad 1.2.1!
Published by Matthew Revell January 21st, 2008
in Translations.
The next Ubuntu release - Hardy Heron - is now open for translation!
If you want to help ensure it’s accurately translated into your language, you can get going at:
https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/+translations
If you’re new to translating Ubuntu and want to find out more, take a look at the Translating Ubuntu.
Frequent lang pack updates
If you’re running Hardy Heron during its development cycle, you’ll receive twice weekly language pack updates reflecting the latest work in Launchpad Translations. These updates should start later this week.
If you’re planning to work on Hardy translations, this is a great way to see your work in place before the official release.
If you have any questions about using Launchpad to translate, ask on launchpad-users or come join us in #launchpad on Freenode.
Published by Matthew Revell January 14th, 2008
in PPA.
Seen some of the bling and functionality in KDE 4 and thought, “I want some of that”?
If you’re running Kubuntu or Ubuntu, no problem! Thanks to Launchpad’s Personal Package Archives, upgrading is as simple as adding a new repository.
Jonathan Riddell - chief Kubuntoid - sent word on why they’re using a PPA:
“It’s the fastest and most flexible way to make our KDE 4.0 packages available. For example: it’s very easy to bring in new contributors since we can just add them to the necessary team. The other great thing is that we can get packages out there very quickly because they get published as soon as they are compiled.”
Take a look at Kubuntu’s KDE 4 page to get KDE 4 on your desktop.
Published by Joey Stanford January 9th, 2008
in General.
Announcing the Launchpad Logo Community Design Contest.
What: Design a new logo for Launchpad
When: Now through 31 March 2008
How: See http://help.launchpad.net/logo for more details and official rules
Prize: Winner will receive an Ubuntu Messenger Bag
