DanSmith
Contact Information
Email: dshufelt@gmail.com
AIM/ICQ: KobsAves
Jabber: Kobs_Aves@jabber.org/Gaim
MSN: Aves_80@hotmail.com
- Yahoo: kobs_aves
Current Aspirations
I really believe in Ubuntu's ability to improve peoples computing experiences and would like to make the upcoming Dapper Drake distribution available to people as an alternative to paying for Microsoft Windows. Personally I would like to see at least a few Ubuntu CD's in every major electronics store in the North West. I fully expect allot of resistance at first but I think in the end places like Fry's Electronics and Circuit City are going to give in.
I would like to see a ShipIt type distribution system setup in the Pacific Northwest. This should allow our Loco teams to supply libraries, users and retailers with CD's.
After trying for sometime to get in touch with other Ubuntu fans in the Portland metro area I finally decided to start the Pacific Northwest Loco Team in an effort to try to get a larger group of people together.
Currently I am working on starting the ["PNWTeam"]. I've also been helping new users enjoy their Linux experience but I am looking forward to doing some bug squashing and getting involved in a few more projects.
If you would like to help spread Ubuntu please check out teams [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam/projects] Project List]!
Working On
Starting the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam Pacific Northwest Loco Team]
Preparing to deliver a speech to [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam/projects/wwu2007 Western Washington University]
- Creating project charters so others can get involved
Advocating Ubuntu at [http://pnw.ubuntu-us.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=1 Events] throughout the Pacific Northwest
- Helping the OR, WA and PNW teams get official.
Accomplishments
- Distributed over 200 Ubuntu CD's in the Portland Metro area to interested parties and ensured that their experiences were enjoyable
Starting the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam Pacific Northwest Loco Team]
Created resources [http://pnw.ubuntu-us.org/forum/index.php Forum], Team IRC #Ubuntu-PNW, ubuntu-us-pnw@lists.ubuntu.com, [http://pnw.ubuntu-us.org/ Webpage] and [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam/ Wiki].
- Recruited members
- Updating the team website and forum
Organized the PNW Team's involvement in [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PNWTeam/projects/lfnw2007 Linuxfest Northwest 2007]
Started the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OregonTeam OregonTeam]
Contributed the following DIY Marketing materials ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing DIYMarketing]):
- CD Distribution Materials:
Ubuntu CD Labels ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Ubuntu.Generic.xcf xfc], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Ubuntu.Feisty.png Feisty png], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Ubuntu.Feisty.64.png Feisty 64bit png])
Kubuntu CD Labels ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Xubuntu.Generic.xcf xfc], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Kubuntu.Feisty.png Feisty png])
Edubuntu CD Labels ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Edubuntu.Generic.xcf xfc], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Edubuntu.Feisty.png Feisty png])
Xubuntu CD Labels ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Xubuntu.Generic.xcf xfc], [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Xubuntu.Feisty.png Feisty png])
- Banner:
Loco Team Banner ([https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=team-banner.svg svg])
- CD Distribution Materials:
Bio
Age:
26
Location:
Tigard, Oregon USA
Employment:
Supporting hospitals as a technician (at job #1), Network Operations at an ISP (at job #2)
Background:
Consultant, Developer of real time web reporting and data solutions, Network Operations, Quality Assurance, Scripting and Automation, Systems Administrator, and Technician
Hobbies:
Cooking, Hiking, Playing Guitar, Rock Climbing, and [http://www.myspace.com/users/dannydatooth More]
Favorite Distro:
Ubuntu (Dapper Drake)
Most Despised OS:
Currently a tie... Historically Windows ME but currently Vista has joined the ranks with it's technical regression, increased software/hardware development costs, and DRM integrations. I believe Microsoft chose who they consider their customers and it isn't the people paying for the software licenses.
Affiliations
["DesktopTeam"]
- ["DesktopTeam/Bugs"]
- ["PNWTeam"]
- ["PDXTeam"] (not currently active)
[http://www.providence.org Providence Health Systems]
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