Michael Lustfield

About Me I joined the Ubuntu Marketing Team on Jun 1st 2006.

I have been using Ubuntu since 5.04. I was initially pointed to Linux during a conversation with Kelly S. He mentioned that I don't need to be using illegal software and he helped me learn how to install Ubuntu on my first laptop.

I am currently attending college at Dakota State University majoring in Business and Computer Information Systems.

In my spare time I spend time with my girlfriend, on IRC (#ubuntu, #ubuntu-offtopic), and managing 4 Linux servers.

Contributions

1. Using Ubuntu. Obviously not a shocker, but Ubuntu is the only OS I use anymore. Save an XP VM for some classes.

2. Advertising Ubuntu. I have done my best to advertise the benefits of using Linux. I do my best to distribute CD's of the latest Ubuntu versions. I have also done sub bug reporting and fixing for users with uncooperative systems.

3. Converting Users. I have converted 2 companies from using Windows and Fedora to using Ubuntu as their server operating system. During my employment at a particular company, I converted a user to Ubuntu to speed up his system. I was nearly fired offering an open source solution. I later left the company for this reason. I have done some

4. Supporting Users. I spend a large chunk of time trying to support users that have gone to Linux but don't understand how to use it correctly. I also try to spend at least a few hours in #ubuntu every week supporting users.

5. Little Extras. I have been writing some web logs about modifying Ubuntu to be very battery efficient, as well as some things about administration of a Linux system.

Contact Me IRC: MTecknology EMail: mplustfield@dsu.edu

_ Welcome to freedom my friends. I welcome you all.