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About Me

I am a Computer Science major at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a PHP Developer by trade. I've been using Ubuntu since Warty Warthog, and within the past year I've finally become comfortable enough with it to contribute and advocate for the project. It's been difficult to juggle work, school, and Ubuntu in my life, but I haven't had a nervous breakdown thus far , I've got wonderful friends supporting me, and hopefully we're on our way to an active and approved [:NewJerseyTeam:New Jersey LoCo Team].

My Blog can currently be found at [http://www.joeterranova.net joeterranova.net], and is also syndicated on [http://ubuntuweblogs.org Planet Ubuntu Users], [http://nj.ubuntu-us.org/planet Planet New Jersey LoCo Team], and [http://www.gnujersey.org GnuJersey]

Contact Information

Email: MailTo(joeterranova AT gmail DOT com)

GPG: 26E9D77B

AIM: JoeCOTterranova

ICQ: 119359376

Jabber: joeterranova@gmail.com

Launchpad: [https://launchpad.net/people/joeterranova Joe Terranova]

IRC: joe_cot on irc.freenode.net

Contributions

New Jersey LoCo Team

Since OgMaciel handed over the team in November, I've been trying to strengthen the Ubuntu Community in New Jersey through creating an active and important Local Community Team. Working with LUGs and Ubuntu users in the area, it's slowly but surely coming along.

Wiki Page: NewJerseyTeam

Website: http://nj.ubuntu-us.org

Previous Events

• [:NewJerseyTeam/Events/CHLUG20070302:Talk at Cherry Hill Linux Users Group, March 2, 2007]

• [:NewJerseyTeam/Events/TCF:Trenton Computer Festival, April 28-29, 2007]

Upcoming

• [:NewJerseyTeam/Events/InstallfestJune: June Installfest in Cherry Hill]
• Undecided awe-inspiring event in early August

Pennsylvania LoCo Team

The Pennsylvania LoCo Team is a strong community, and since Kevin first invited me to give a talk at the Philadelphia Area Computer Society, I've been following their progress and supporting them when I can.

• Talk at Philadelphia Area Computer Society

  • After seeing my presentation on Ubuntu and LoCo Teams at CHLUG, Kevin Valentine invited me to give a presentation at the Philadelphia Area Computer Society (PACS). I was a bit hesitant at first (the organizer asked me to focus on "what is linux" more than "what is Ubuntu," which was somewhat of a non-issue at CHLUG), but overall it went very well.

  • [http://www.joeterranova.net/photos/pacs Pictures]

  • Linux Presentation from PACS [attachment:linux.odp (OO Impress File)]
  • Ubuntu Presentation from PACS [attachment:ubuntu.odp (OO Impress File)]
  • Blog posts

    • [http://princessleia2.livejournal.com/333193.html Liz]

    • [http://jedijf.blogspot.com/2007/05/pacs-meeting-success.html Jim]

    • [http://www.joeterranova.net/2007/05/22/pacs-presentation-pa-loco-team/ mine]

  I came along for the following events, but had little part in the organization and planning of them.
• 20070602: Ubuntu Install-Fest at Nonprofit Technology Resources (NTR)

  • [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=429143 Forum Thread Discussion Event Plans and "Action Items"]

  • [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=462693 Forum Thread Discussing Success!]

  • [http://jedijf.blogspot.com/2007/06/amazing-installfest.html Jim Fisher Blog Entry]

  • [http://joeterranova.net/photos/PhillyJuneInstallfest/ Photos]

• 20070609: Dual-Boot PC Donation to Girls Inc

  • [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=465276 Forum Thread Discussing Event]

  • [http://www.joeterranova.net/photos/girls_inc/ Photos]

  • [http://meetlinux.com/images/20070609_girlsinc/ Photos from Kevin Valentine]

  • [http://princessleia2.livejournal.com/336325.html Elizabeth Bevilacqua Blog Entry] (+photos)

Presentation Files

• LoCo Team Presentation at CHLUG. [attachment:NewJerseyTeam/Events/CHLUG20070302/CHLUG_LoCo_Presentation.odp (OO Impress File)]

• Linux Presentation from PACS [attachment:linux.odp (OO Impress File)]
• Ubuntu Presentation from PACS [attachment:ubuntu.odp (OO Impress File)]

Testimonials

Jedijf Jim Fisher Ubuntu Pennsylvania LoCO - Philly / Southeastern Team - Communtiy Outreach Team

If it wasn't for the support of Joe Terranova, at all of our Loco's events, we would not have been able to make the progress that we have made so far.

Joe's presentation at the Philadelphia Area Computer Society created so much interest that not only helped to propel this LoCo and Ubuntu, but caused PACS to look into themselves, and see what they needed to do as an organization to create this much buzz.

Joe did not stop there, he could have easily basked in the success of an amazing presentation, but Joe walks the walk. He attended the Philly Installfest and took on the most difficult install challenges that the day offered. (See my blog for details). I could easily recap all of our events, and what Joe did to help, but that info is readily available.

I just want the CC and Joe to know that I am glad that he is always just a bridge toll away.

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