SalihEmin

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About Me

My name is Salih Emin

I started using Linux based operating systems in 2001. First with Lycoris Linux, then with Mandrake and then with SuSE Linux. In 2007 I made the switch to Ubuntu and since then it is my personal and work related operating system!

I got involved with computers and Linux while working with customers in need for an alternative operating system and with the community in terms of technical support. This was an awarding experience because I learned lots of things about the "art of community" and "evangelism of Linux Desktop to consumers".

I work as an IT Consultant and Open Source Software Strategist in a private company and in my spare time I blog about Linux, create video tutorials, testing and bug reporting for Ubuntu development editions, and getting involved in various activities, with members of the Greek Ubuntu Community.

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Contributions

Having over 10 years of experience on Linux Desktop environments, I have helped many customers and friends to migrate to Linux Desktop. Here are some of my contributions:

  • Written over 300 articles related to Linux Desktop (primarily to Ubuntu) --source--

  • Produced over 50 videos (tutorials - reviews - opinions) --source--

  • Gave speech on various topics concerning everyday and academic usage of Linux on desktop.
    • Ubuntu Release 11.04 - Greece/Thessaloniki "The new Ubuntu and Unity interface" --source--

    • Speech to Master's degree and Ph.D students on "Using Linux for Scientific research" (Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki) --source--

    • Ubuntu Release 13.04 - Greece/Thessaloniki "Ubuntu 13.04 - installing and using it for day to day tasks " --source--

  • Ubuntu Greek Translation --source--

  • Ubuntu Bug reporting --source--

  • Produced Open Source Projects
  • Started and administering the Official Ubuntu Greece Community in Google Plus --source--

Memberships

Future Goals

  • Keep promoting the use of FOSS Software

  • Brake my personal record of people that I have converted to use Ubuntu as their primary operating system

  • Participate in Ubuntu Touch (Phone/Tablet) project as community member, translator, bug reporter
  • Giving a speech on openSUSE Conference in Thessaloniki (7/18 - 7/22) about "How to evangelize Linux" --source--

Testimonials

If you know me and have something nice to say, please leave a comment here.

  • Salih has dedicated a lot of his time promoting Ubuntu, Linux and FOSS in Greece via his articles, his presentations and his presence in social networks. His contribution is very important and impressive as he is been doing a great job spreading the word about Ubuntu for many years and I believe he is a valuable asset to the community. ~eliasps

  • Salih's one of the most active Ubuntu (and Linux) advocates out there in Greece. I particularly appreciate his translation work (I'm a translator as well) and it'd be great having him in the Ubuntu Members family as a recognition for his overall work. -- fitoschido 2013-06-16 07:56:43

  • Salih for many years dealing with Linux and especially Ubuntu made ​​many presentations at various events, writes guides and helps new and old users as needed.It is one of the few in Greece that with the knowledge he has, always kind and tirelessly offers help.ubuderix

  • I'm NikTh (nick-athens30) and I'm an Ubuntu member. Salih is one of the most active advanced users in Greece (from those who I know). He organizes presentations and events in Thessaloníki and helps new (and non-) users to luxuriate in Ubuntu world. What impressed me (and still impresses me) is his will power to convince users to migrate into Ubuntu. One of the most recent events he organized, is the Ubuntu 13.04 presentation, a marathon over one hour and thirty minutes where Salih explained in details the installation process and the new features of Ubuntu 13.04. I strongly believe he deserves the recognition as an Ubuntu Member. ~NikTh

  • When you think of Free Software, Linux and Ubuntu in Greece, Salih is one of the first people that come to mind. From organising Ubuntu release parties to preparing technical presentations and helping new users migrate to Ubuntu. These are but a small subset of his activities, involving Ubuntu. He is a valuable member of our community and will make an excellent Ubuntu Member. ~evolgen

  • Salih is one of the leading active members of Ubuntu-gr in Greece. He is based in Salonica (second largest city in Greece) and one of his main tasks is the promotion of Ubuntu there, which is essential since most other members are located in Athens. Apart from advovacy, he is a developer, and developed several important pieces of software. He will make a great Ubuntu Member and I fully support his application. simosx (Ubuntu Member)

  • Two and a half year before, as i was trying to get to know more about my new operating system, i stumbled upon Salih's articles about Ubuntu's inner operations and structure. I know for a fact that his enthousiastic approach and his easily understandable way of writing, have turned a lot of once-newbies to confident and experienced Ubuntu users that now share the same passion as he does. I am one of them and i thank him for that. Salih will definately be a valuable Ubuntu Member, he is one of the most passionate Ubuntu evangelists that i know. ~fkol-k4