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| ##master-page:HomepageTemplate #format wiki #language en #pragma section-numbers off #title Chris Johnston ------- ##This page was written by Silver Fox as a guide on how to write a personal wiki page. Feel free to copy any or all of ##this page if it is useful to you. DO NOT edit this page. Create a new page instead. ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;"><<TableOfContents(4)>>|| ## This is a quick table summarizing your online presence. Its a place for quick links to places mentioned on this wiki ##page. ##Table structure by Silver Fox. Please leave this comment in place if you choose to base your work off it. :) ##This table has 8 rows hence <|8> , Change the number to reflect the number of rows in your table. || {{https://launchpad.net/@@/person}} Name || Chris Johnston || || {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/16121192/gem-sm.png}} Location || [[http://ubuntu.xx| Florida]] || || {{http://www.carillon.org/illu/world.gif}} eMail || chrisjohnston AT ubuntu DOT com || || {{http://www.carillon.org/illu/world.gif}} My Website || [[http://www.chrisjohnston.org | chrisjohnston.org]] || || {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/9608570/ubuntu_emblem.png}} Ubuntu Forums Profile || [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=525596|cjohnston]] || || {{https://launchpad.net/favicon.ico}} Launchpad Profile || [[https://launchpad.net/~chrisjohnston|Chris Johnston]] || || {{https://launchpad.net/@@/language}} IRC || cjohnston or FFEMTcJ || || {{https://launchpad.net/@@/team}} [[http://counter.li.org/|Linux User]] || #486982 || || {{http://ubuntucounter.geekosophical.net/favicon.ico}} [[http://ubuntucounter.geekosophical.net/|Registered Ubuntu User]] || #29319 || |
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| My name is Chris Johnston. I live in Orlando, FL. My day job is a FireFighter Paramedic, but in my spare time I am a computer enthusiast. | My name is Chris Johnston. I live in Orlando, FL. My day job is a !FireFighter Paramedic, but in my spare time I am a computer enthusiast. I have been running an Ubuntu Server since 7.10 and as a desktop since 8.04. |
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| Most of my contributions to Ubuntu are writing tutorials and how-to's on my blog, http://chrisjohnston.org. | I was awarded membership to [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntumembers|Ubuntu Members]] on December 7, 2009 by the Americas Regional Membership Board. |
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| == Profile == | I am currently one of the lead developers for the Community Website Project, which includes the Summit Scheduler, LoCo Team Portal, and the community supported web themes. |
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| Launchpad: https://launchpad.net/~chrisjohnston Ubuntu Forums Profile: http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=525596 Website: http://chrisjohnston.org |
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| == What I've Done == | === Current === [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntumembers|Ubuntu Members]] <<BR>> [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-us-florida|Florida LoCo Team]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/1812570/bugsquad.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~bugsquad|Ubuntu BugSquad]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/16121192/gem-sm.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-beta-testers|Launchpad Beta Testers]] <<BR>> [[https://launchpad.net/~community-web-developers|Community Website Developers]]<<BR>> [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-membership-board|Ubuntu Membership Board]] 2012-present === Past === {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/15994865/Untitled.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-beginners|Ubuntu Beginners Team]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/33375499/BT-launchpad-logo14V2.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-beginners-launchpad|Ubuntu Beginners Team Launchpad Focus Group]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/25903379/tiny.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-learning|Ubuntu Community Learning Project]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpad.net/@@/team}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-classroom|Ubuntu Classroom]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpad.net/@@/team}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-classroom|Ubuntu Classroom Management Team]] <<BR>> {{https://launchpad.net/@@/team}} [[http://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-user-days|Ubuntu User Days Team]] == Ubuntu Participation == === Ubuntu Unleashed 2013 Edition === I served as one of the technical editors for [[http://www.amazon.com/Ubuntu-Unleashed-2013-Edition-Covering/dp/0672336243/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355967211&sr=8-1&keywords=ubuntu+unleashed+2013|Ubuntu Unleased 2013 Edition]] written by Matthew Helmke and published by Sams Publishing. === Coding === I am currently one of the lead developers for The Summit Scheduler. I also do alot of the bug triage for the *.ubuntu.com websites. I do mostly python/django work. I have uploaded a couple of packages into the Debian archives. In addition to Summit, I have also submitted [[https://dev.launchpad.net/Contributions#chris_johnston|some patches]] that have been accepted in Launchpad. === Ubuntu Beginners Team === I was a Jedi Fellow on the [[BeginnersTeam|Ubuntu Beginners Team]]. I participated in the [[BeginnersTeam/FocusGroups/Launchpad|Launchpad Focus Group]]. In the LPFG, I actively participated in the Answers section of Launchpad as well as triage bugs. I also helped out in many educational aspects in the Ubuntu Community, even though the EduFG is currently not very active. === My Blog === I have written a number of different articles and tutorials for both Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop setups on my personal blog at [[http://chrisjohnston.org|chrisjohnston.org]]. === Bug`Squad & Bug`Control === I am a member of both the Ubuntu BugSquad and Ubuntu BugControl. === Classroom === As a part of the Ubuntu Classroom team, I helped to recruit instructors as well as remind them of their upcoming courses. I also help to maintained the Classroom wiki page and was a member of the Classroom Management Team. In addition to that, I hosted the ClassBot bot fora number of years. === Florida Local Community Team === I am a member of the [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-us-florida|Ubuntu Florida LoCo Team]] and recently participated in Florida Team Birthday Bash / Karmic Release Party ([[http://picasaweb.google.com/mhall119/UbuntuFLBirthdayBash#5401728904107921906|picture]] I'm the guy on the far left holding my little boy). I am in the process of creating a family-based blog for our LoCo, for members to post updates about their families and what is happening in their lives. I hosted a number of [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com/Hour|Ubuntu Hour]]'s and Ubuntu Global Jam's in the Orlando, FL area. === Internet Relay Chat === My registered IRC nickname is cjohnston. I am usually present in the following channels: I. #ubuntu-us-fl I. #ubuntu-community-team I. #ubuntu-website I. #launchpad I. #launchpad-dev I. #ubuntu-devel I. #ubuntu-quality I. #ubuntu-desktop === Ubuntu Hour - Orlando === On December 14, 2009 we hosted our first Ubuntu [[Hour]] in Orlando, Florida. Our Ubuntu Hour is every Monday at 7:00 PM EST at Barnes & Noble in Orlando ([[http://chrisjohnston.org/2009/ubuntu-hour-in-orlando-florida|more info]]). You can see pictures from our first Hour [[http://chrisjohnston.org/2009/ubuntu-hour-orlando-florida-recap|here]]. Interested in joining us at an Ubuntu Hour? Find out more information and RSVP on the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FloridaTeam/Projects/UbuntuHour|Ubuntu Hour page]] of the Florida LoCo wiki! === Ubuntu User Days === Ubuntu User Days was born out of a discussion at the Ubuntu Developers Summit in November 2009 regarding Ubuntu Open Week not being targeted enough at users. Ubuntu User Days was created to be a set of classes offered during a one day period to teach the beginning or intermediate Ubuntu user the basics to get them started with Ubuntu, including: * Learn how to install Ubuntu * Learn how to find equivalent programs in Ubuntu * Learn how to get help with Ubuntu * Learn the basics of how to use Ubuntu * Learn how to get involved in the community * And more! For our full schedule head over to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays I have been a lead for the Ubuntu User Days project since its inception, recruiting instructors, creating a class list and schedule, designing the website, promoting, and hosting the event. Our first Ubuntu User Days was January 23, 2010. We had 13 instructors teach on 14 different topics throughout the day. == Testimonials == === Ubuntu Beginners Team Council 2010 === ==== Nathan Handler (nhandler) ==== I have been able to work with Chris through the Ubuntu Beginners Team as well as through the Ubuntu Classroom. He is very hard working, and he always has new ideas on how to improve things. Chris is also a relatively new member to the Ubuntu Beginners Team, so he will have different views on how to handle any issues that come up, which could prove to be very beneficial. I support his nomination for the Ubuntu Beginners Team Council. -- [[LaunchpadHome:nhandler]] <<DateTime(2010-03-23T17:28:13-0600)>> ==== Nigel Babu (nigelb) ==== I've worked with Chris through various teams and I'm certainly +1 for him. He is open to new ideas and improvising throughout. His enthusiasm for ubuntu has no bounds and I certainly hope he becomes a council member @-- [[LaunchpadHome:nigelbabu]] <<DateTime(2010-03-25T01:01:50Z)>>@ === Ubuntu Membership 2009 === Even though he has only been a member of the Florida !LoCo for a short time, Chris has been very active in our online and in person events. He is always willing to offer help and expertise to us in the IRC channel, and he blogs regularly blogs on Ubuntu subjects. His blog has also been included in [[http://planet.ubuntu-fl.org]]. He has also taken the lead on getting our new [[http://family.ubuntu-fl.org|family-oriented website]] up and running. I have met Chris and his family on a couple of occasions, and look forward to interacting with him more. He is already becoming an invaluable member of our !LoCo, and I only see than increasing in the future. -- [[LaunchpadHome:mhall119]] <<DateTime(2009-11-30T10:09:14-0500)>> I second the kind words that mhall119 has previously said. Chris has a passion for Ubuntu. It's obvious whenever you talk with him, I look forward to seeing good things from him for the Florida Team and Ubuntu! -- [[LaunchpadHome:itnet7]] <<DateTime(2009-12-01T15:12:31-0500)>> ---- ~-Based off the Homepage design by [[Silver_Fox]]-~ <<BR>> CategoryHomepage |
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Ubuntu Forums Profile
About Me
My name is Chris Johnston. I live in Orlando, FL. My day job is a FireFighter Paramedic, but in my spare time I am a computer enthusiast. I have been running an Ubuntu Server since 7.10 and as a desktop since 8.04.
I was awarded membership to Ubuntu Members on December 7, 2009 by the Americas Regional Membership Board.
I am currently one of the lead developers for the Community Website Project, which includes the Summit Scheduler, LoCo Team Portal, and the community supported web themes.
Memberships
Current
Ubuntu Members
Florida LoCo Team
Ubuntu BugSquad
Launchpad Beta Testers
Community Website Developers
Ubuntu Membership Board 2012-present
Past
Ubuntu Beginners Team
Ubuntu Beginners Team Launchpad Focus Group
Ubuntu Community Learning Project
Ubuntu Classroom
Ubuntu Classroom Management Team
Ubuntu User Days Team
Ubuntu Participation
Ubuntu Unleashed 2013 Edition
I served as one of the technical editors for Ubuntu Unleased 2013 Edition written by Matthew Helmke and published by Sams Publishing.
Coding
I am currently one of the lead developers for The Summit Scheduler. I also do alot of the bug triage for the *.ubuntu.com websites.
I do mostly python/django work. I have uploaded a couple of packages into the Debian archives.
In addition to Summit, I have also submitted some patches that have been accepted in Launchpad.
Ubuntu Beginners Team
I was a Jedi Fellow on the Ubuntu Beginners Team. I participated in the Launchpad Focus Group. In the LPFG, I actively participated in the Answers section of Launchpad as well as triage bugs. I also helped out in many educational aspects in the Ubuntu Community, even though the EduFG is currently not very active.
My Blog
I have written a number of different articles and tutorials for both Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop setups on my personal blog at chrisjohnston.org.
Bug`Squad & Bug`Control
I am a member of both the Ubuntu BugSquad and Ubuntu BugControl.
Classroom
As a part of the Ubuntu Classroom team, I helped to recruit instructors as well as remind them of their upcoming courses. I also help to maintained the Classroom wiki page and was a member of the Classroom Management Team. In addition to that, I hosted the ClassBot bot fora number of years.
Florida Local Community Team
I am a member of the Ubuntu Florida LoCo Team and recently participated in Florida Team Birthday Bash / Karmic Release Party (picture I'm the guy on the far left holding my little boy).
I am in the process of creating a family-based blog for our LoCo, for members to post updates about their families and what is happening in their lives.
I hosted a number of Ubuntu Hour's and Ubuntu Global Jam's in the Orlando, FL area.
Internet Relay Chat
My registered IRC nickname is cjohnston. I am usually present in the following channels:
- #ubuntu-us-fl
- #ubuntu-community-team
- #ubuntu-website
- #launchpad
- #launchpad-dev
- #ubuntu-devel
- #ubuntu-quality
- #ubuntu-desktop
Ubuntu Hour - Orlando
On December 14, 2009 we hosted our first Ubuntu Hour in Orlando, Florida. Our Ubuntu Hour is every Monday at 7:00 PM EST at Barnes & Noble in Orlando (more info). You can see pictures from our first Hour here. Interested in joining us at an Ubuntu Hour? Find out more information and RSVP on the Ubuntu Hour page of the Florida LoCo wiki!
Ubuntu User Days
Ubuntu User Days was born out of a discussion at the Ubuntu Developers Summit in November 2009 regarding Ubuntu Open Week not being targeted enough at users. Ubuntu User Days was created to be a set of classes offered during a one day period to teach the beginning or intermediate Ubuntu user the basics to get them started with Ubuntu, including:
- Learn how to install Ubuntu
- Learn how to find equivalent programs in Ubuntu
- Learn how to get help with Ubuntu
- Learn the basics of how to use Ubuntu
- Learn how to get involved in the community
And more! For our full schedule head over to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDays
I have been a lead for the Ubuntu User Days project since its inception, recruiting instructors, creating a class list and schedule, designing the website, promoting, and hosting the event.
Our first Ubuntu User Days was January 23, 2010. We had 13 instructors teach on 14 different topics throughout the day.
Testimonials
Ubuntu Beginners Team Council 2010
Nathan Handler (nhandler)
I have been able to work with Chris through the Ubuntu Beginners Team as well as through the Ubuntu Classroom. He is very hard working, and he always has new ideas on how to improve things. Chris is also a relatively new member to the Ubuntu Beginners Team, so he will have different views on how to handle any issues that come up, which could prove to be very beneficial. I support his nomination for the Ubuntu Beginners Team Council. -- nhandler 2010-03-23 23:28:13
Nigel Babu (nigelb)
I've worked with Chris through various teams and I'm certainly +1 for him. He is open to new ideas and improvising throughout. His enthusiasm for ubuntu has no bounds and I certainly hope he becomes a council member @-- nigelbabu 2010-03-25 01:01:50@
Ubuntu Membership 2009
Even though he has only been a member of the Florida LoCo for a short time, Chris has been very active in our online and in person events. He is always willing to offer help and expertise to us in the IRC channel, and he blogs regularly blogs on Ubuntu subjects. His blog has also been included in http://planet.ubuntu-fl.org. He has also taken the lead on getting our new family-oriented website up and running. I have met Chris and his family on a couple of occasions, and look forward to interacting with him more. He is already becoming an invaluable member of our LoCo, and I only see than increasing in the future. -- mhall119 2009-11-30 15:09:14
I second the kind words that mhall119 has previously said. Chris has a passion for Ubuntu. It's obvious whenever you talk with him, I look forward to seeing good things from him for the Florida Team and Ubuntu! -- itnet7 2009-12-01 20:12:31
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