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I'm a 37 year old father of two living in [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnborough%2C_Hampshire|Farnborough]], [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampshire|Hampshire]] in the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK|UK]]. I've been using Linux on the desktop for about 8 years or so and run a mix of Ubuntu (desktops/laptops) and Debian Sarge (servers/firewalls) at home. I work around the UK and actively help out with my local Linux User Groups as well as help finance the hosting of the lug.org.uk mail/web server and Software Freedom Day events in the UK.
I'm a 37 year old married father of two living in [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnborough%2C_Hampshire|Farnborough]], [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampshire|Hampshire]] in the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK|UK]]. I've been using Linux on the desktop for about 8 years or so and run a mix of Ubuntu desktops, laptops, servers and a firewall at home. I work around the UK and actively help out with my local Linux User Groups as well as help finance the hosting of the lug.org.uk mail/web server and Software Freedom Day events in the UK.
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I am passionate about Ubuntu, Debian, Linux and Free software on the whole. I don't consider myself a software zealot, more of an advocate. I am passionate about Ubuntu, Debian, Linux and Free software on the whole. I don't consider myself a software zealot, more of an advocate. I believe my experience and enthusiasm for Ubuntu make me a good choice for the CC.
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 * Started the [[http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org|Ubuntu UK Podcast]] and continue to co-present, mirror, co-produce and co-manage the show along with a few other members of the UK LoCo Team  * Started the [[http://podcast.ubuntu-uk.org|Ubuntu UK Podcast]] and continue to co-present, mirror, co-produce and co-manage the show along with a few other members of the [[UKTeam|UK LoCo Team]]. We have interviewed numerous key people in the Ubuntu project have around 2,000 core subscribers with each episode downloaded about 10,000 times.
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 * I have helped out with [[https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+tickets|Support]] tickets in the past, and more recently with [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/people/popey/+subscribedbugs|bugs]].  * I have helped out with [[https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+questions|Support]] tickets in the past, and more recently with [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/people/popey/+subscribedbugs|bugs]].
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 * I organised free hosting for the Ubuntu-UK LoCo team website through [[http://bitfolk.com|Bitfolk Ltd]], and continue to help manage that server.  * I organised free hosting for the [[UKTeam|Ubuntu-UK LoCo]] team [[http://ubuntu-uk.org/|website]] through [[http://bitfolk.com|Bitfolk Ltd]], and continue to help manage that server.
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 * Helping to organise [[http://oggcamp.org/|OGGCamp]] - a barcamp style unconference.
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 * I donate money to Debian UK and Freenode when I can afford it.
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 * Helped out as 'Crew' for [[http://lugradio.org/live|LUGRadio]] for 2 events.

Launchpad ID:

popey

IRC:

popey on irc.freenode.net

Email:

<popey AT ubuntu DOT com>

Blog:

http://popey.com/blog/

Pic:

popey.jpg

About Me

I'm a 37 year old married father of two living in Farnborough, Hampshire in the UK. I've been using Linux on the desktop for about 8 years or so and run a mix of Ubuntu desktops, laptops, servers and a firewall at home. I work around the UK and actively help out with my local Linux User Groups as well as help finance the hosting of the lug.org.uk mail/web server and Software Freedom Day events in the UK.

I installed Ubuntu when version 4.10 (Warty Warthog) was released and now have a mixture of real and virtual machines running various releases.

CC Nomination 2009

I have been nominated to stand on the Ubuntu Community Council, and would be delighted to do so.

In my view the CC is a crucial component in the structure of the Ubuntu Project. It helps to define the project by providing direction and an ultimate authority in the decision making process. I believe the CC should have a healthy split between the most appropriate Canonical employees and community members.

I consider myself a 'pro user' rather than a developer and believe I can bring a perspective which could be described as 'technically-informed person on the street' to the board. I am a pragmatic individual when it comes to software freedom. I would prefer a fully free desktop, but I like my 3D card and wifi to work. I believe people should be able to make informed choices about what they run on their computers.

I am passionate about Ubuntu, Debian, Linux and Free software on the whole. I don't consider myself a software zealot, more of an advocate. I believe my experience and enthusiasm for Ubuntu make me a good choice for the CC.

Things I do for Ubuntu

Community

Development

  • Started the Ubuntu UK Podcast and continue to co-present, mirror, co-produce and co-manage the show along with a few other members of the UK LoCo Team. We have interviewed numerous key people in the Ubuntu project have around 2,000 core subscribers with each episode downloaded about 10,000 times.

  • Sponsored myself to attend Ubuntu Developer Summit in Sevilla in 2007.

  • Gained Canonical sponsorship to attend three more subsequent Ubuntu Developer Summits.
  • Setup and run the Screencast Team which aims to create a set of tutorial videos for new Ubuntu users. As part of that I manage the Ubuntu Screencasts Site

  • Often run development releases of Ubuntu early in the cycle to provide testing, bug reporting and triage help.
  • I have run a couple of sessions during past Ubuntu Open Weeks in #ubuntu-classroom.

Support

  • I have helped out with Support tickets in the past, and more recently with bugs.

  • Gained a lot of Karma through answering many support questions in a courteous and thorough manner.

  • When time permits I answer support questions in #ubuntu and #ubuntu-uk

UKTeam Stuff

  • I was the UKTeam Point of Contact for 2007/2008.
  • I recently sponsored a stand in Bracknell for Software Freedom Day 2007 and 2008, and liaised with Canonical Marketing to obtain stuff for the event.
  • I organised free hosting for the Ubuntu-UK LoCo team website through Bitfolk Ltd, and continue to help manage that server.

  • http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ hosts a bunch of screencasts I made for the UK LoCo team (and subsequently the Screencasts Team) to educate new users about Ubuntu.

  • I represented UK LoCo team at the recent Linux World Expo in London in 2007 and 2008, helping new users, answering questions and generally promoting Ubuntu and the UK LoCo team.

External Stuff

  • Helping to organise OGGCamp - a barcamp style unconference.

  • Help administer http://lug.org.uk/ and assist with paying the hardware and hosting fees.

  • I donate money to Debian UK and Freenode when I can afford it.
  • Committee member of my local LUG I am responsible for the webhost. I am also quite an active member of my local LUG mailing list, and sometimes give talks.

  • Member of most LUG mailing lists in the UK, I help out where I can with members of any LUG

  • Participated in Software Freedom Day in London in 2006 by handing out leaflets and Ubuntu CDs to members of the public.

  • Helped out as 'Crew' for LUGRadio for 2 events.

  • Wrote up how I help with Ubuntu.

  • Detailed how I found switching to Ubuntu.

  • Wrote up how I think others can help with Ubuntu.

  • Gave talks to my local LUG which are available to download or watch online

Future Work

  • I'd like to expand on the training side of Ubuntu by developing more screencasts
  • I have a few ideas for applications that I would like developed and would like to write specifications for those and/or develop the apps myself - time permitting.
  • I have applied for membership of the Ubuntu Community Council and

Room for Improvement

There are areas where I'd like to improve myself and my own knowledge:-

  • Increase my Ubuntu/Debian packaging knowledge and experience.
  • Try to understand more of the internals of Ubuntu - much of which comes from experience.
  • Learn to say 'no' when people ask for technical support.
  • Learn not to be like this http://www.xkcd.com/386/

AlanPope (last edited 2023-11-22 17:38:23 by popey)