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 * Bug Management (see below for more information) [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bencrisford|My reported/triaged bugs]].
 * OpenWeek (see below for more information) [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MeetingLogs/openweekJaunty/UbuntuGaming|'Gaming With Ubuntu']] (the session I ran).
 * Community Support (see below for more information) [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=762091|My forums profile]].
 * Marketing (see below for more information) [[http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/poster/free-your-pc|The poster I created (Free Your PC)]] which has now been translated into several languages.
 * Documentation (see below for more information)
 * Students Team (see below for more information) You can see some of my ideas on the[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudents/Whiteboard|student's whiteboard]].
 * Translations (see below for more information) [[https://translations.launchpad.net/~bencrisford|My launchpad translations page]].		  * Bug Management [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bencrisford|My reported/triaged bugs]] (see below for more information).
 * OpenWeek [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MeetingLogs/openweekJaunty/UbuntuGaming|'Gaming With Ubuntu']] (the session I ran) (see below for more information).
 * Community Support [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=762091|My forums profile]] (see below for more information).
 * Marketing [[http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/en/poster/free-your-pc|The poster I created (Free Your PC)]] which has now been translated into several languages (see below for more information).
 * Documentation (see below for more information).
 * Students Team You can see some of my ideas on the[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudents/Whiteboard|student's whiteboard]] (see below for more information).
 * Translations [[https://translations.launchpad.net/~bencrisford|My launchpad translations page]] (see below for more information).

About Me

My name is Ben Crisford.

I love using and contributing to ubuntu, and I have been using it on and off since 6.10. But for quite a while now I have been using ubuntu full time, and I intend to for as long as possible.

I am currently spending alot of my free time contributing to ubuntu where I can. Whether it is bug triaging, helping on IRC, or whatever else I have a go at.

On this page you can read a summary of my contributions, details about specific contributions, my ubuntu goals, how to contact me, some links related to me and testimonials of my work with Ubuntu.

NOTE; This page might not be completely up to date.

My Contributions

Summary

I have contributed in a variety of areas. I am far more active in some areas of contribution than I am in other areas, and I have contributed little to some of these, but I contribute more every day so I have mentioned all my main areas of contribution they will still be mentioned here if I haven't updated this. These areas include:

Bug Management

Bug management was the first area of contributing I got involved with, and I love it.

First of all I joined and started contributing with the BugSquad. Nothing too heavy i'll admit, but I helped where I could. After that was a bit of a black hole in my contributions, and I was very busy for a while. But eventually, I became active again, and my contributions were better than ever.

I am now trying very hard to participate in the 5-a-day scheme, by triaging five (or more) bugs a day, and I have been quite successful so far.

I have applied to the 'Ubuntu Bug Control' team, but I am still waiting for a response to my application.

You can see my reported and triaged bugs here.

OpenWeek

I ran the session 'Gaming With Ubuntu' in 2009's Ubuntu OpenWeek.

I very much enjoyed the experience, and I had a really good time running it. I think it was quite successful, and I hope I helped alot of people use ubuntu for gaming, as gaming is a passion of mine.

Ubuntu Documentation

I am very new to contributing documentation, but I have started contributing little bits to the online community documentation. And having added a few items to the glossary page recently, I hope to add a few more every time I get the chance and make is as full as possible.

Support

IRC

When I can I go on the channel #ubuntu for a while and help who I can. Admittingly I haven't had a chance for a while. But occasionally I will. I do however help more actively on #ubuntu-bugs amongst other channels.

Forums

I am reasonably active on the forums, particularly in 'Art and Design'. I help on there when I can :).

Ubuntu Marketing

SpreadUbuntu

A while ago I created a poster for the spreadubuntu project which I am quite proud of. I was extremely honoured when someone asked to use the background of my poster for a Belgian LoCo team poster.

The poster is located here.

Ubuntu MOTU

I hope to eventually become a MOTU which I realise is a very long way off, but it is something to aim towards.

Translations

I have translated very little, but I would love to translate more. So keep watching my launchpad profile as my language skills develop.

Click here for an up to date list of my translation contributions.

Ubuntu Students

I am a member of the students team and I help where I can. It has become a little inactive/disorganised recently and i'm helping to try and change that.

I am always busy converting/installing/helping with ubuntu to all my school friends, and teachers. Not to mention the school itself. I haven't yet successfull converted it, but i'll get there eventually :D.

You can see some of my ideas on the ubuntu students whiteboard here.

Other

  • I keep a stock of live CDs burnt, and make sure I have one with me (or a USB) so if someone asks for it I can give it to them.
  • I try and convert my friends and people I know to ubuntu, and offer to install it for them.
  • Anyone who asks for help with ubuntu - providing I can help - I will, whether it is in real life or via the internet.

Contact

E-mail

  • ben [AT] freeyourpc [DOT] tk
  • webmaster [AT] bencrisford [DOT] exofire [DOT] net
  • bencrisford [AT] yahoo [DOT] co [DOT] uk
  • ben [AT] tango9 [DOT] tk

IM

  • MSN: tronex4(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

  • AIM: bencrisford

  • Yahoo: tronex4

  • Skype: tronex2

IRC

You can find me on irc.freenode.net as bencrisford.

Future Plans

At sometime in the (not too distant I hope) future, I would love to become a MOTU.

Becoming a MOTU is my main dream, but I have many more achievable dreams listed below:

  • Help with the development of Edubuntu.
  • Pursuade my school to install ubuntu on the school network (or at least a fraction of it).
  • Help organise a community of users in my local area.
  • Improve my language skills a little more and translate programs/documentation via launchpad more.
  • Become an 'Ubuntu Forums Ambassador'.

Personal

Other

Testimonials

  • Ben Crisford has produced an excellent contribution in the project spreadubuntu : the Belgian LoCo Team has been very happy to contact him for new developments based on his poster.-- JeanHuberts [17 May 2009]

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