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* '''Join Date''': February 6, 2010 * '''Approx. Posts''': 50 |
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About Me
I was first introduced to Linux in high school and dabbled in Redhat 7 in our Computer Systems Technology class. Ubuntu was later introduced to me by a colleague and friend. I have used Macintosh OS X and Windows extensively but neither of them can compare to Ubuntu. I am currently using Ubuntu as my primary OS on my home computers and running a dual-boot on my work laptop. I continue to let interested parties know about Ubuntu. I am experienced in web design and W3 standards and am currently learning Java.
Socially
I am in a committed long term relationship and enjoy spending what little free time I have with my girlfriend. I am constantly listening to music on Sirius or Pandora when I am at a PC and love film.
Professionally
I am a Customer Solutions Center Supervisor at Hewlett-Packard in Kentucky. I previously worked in a business analyst role developing and managing knowledge and technical documentation for up to 300 employees. I was also involved in SharePoint development and maintenance.
HP has a very large and open UNIX/Linux profession group that I would love to move into down the road in my career. I have recently installed Ubuntu 9.10 on my work laptop and am dual-booting with Windows Vista as we have some programs that will not run in Linux or Wine.
Ubuntu Participation
I currently participate by answering posts in the Ubuntu Forums as well as helping friends and co-workers install and configure Ubuntu on their PCs.
I recently joined the Documentation Team and am looking for bugs that I can help with.
Beginners Team
I am not a member of the Beginners Team yet but I am hopeful and want to help new Ubuntu users transition from Windows and Mac. I am currently in the process of joining it and looking for am looking to be sponsored by a Master. I wish to join this team because I have seen how much I have been able to learn and how much I prefer Ubuntu to any other OS I have used. I aim to become a team member by September 2010.
Ubuntu Forums
Forum Profile: http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=1012664
Join Date: February 5, 2010
Approx. Posts: 45
Currently at Just Give Me the Beans!
Unanswered Posts Team
I am not currently a member of this team but I am eager to contribute using my diverse technical knowledge and experience.
Local Community Team
I have recently joined the Ubuntu Kentucky LoCo Team and am looking to become more involved ASAP. I have joined the mailing list and will be attending the next team meeting.
Internet Relay Chat
IRC nickname: thecliff on irc.freenode.net/8001
- #ubuntu
- #ubuntu-beginners
- #ubuntu-forum
- #ubuntu-beginners-help
- #ubuntu-us-ky
You can find me on IRC helping and meeting users between 1:00 and 4:00 AM EST most days.
Linux User Group (LUG)
I am joining and becoming involved in the Bluegrass Linux User Group (BGLUG). I hope to attend the next meeting and expand my knowledge of the open source community.
Goals For The Future
- Continue to post in support sections of the Ubuntu forums
- Continue to get Friends and Colleagues trying Ubuntu
- Become an Ubuntu Beginners Team member
- Begin offering assistance on IRC
- Join BGLUG and stay involved through meetings and participation.
Testimonials
CliffGardner (last edited 2010-03-16 03:28:14 by cpe-76-177-30-102)