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| == Goals Pending == * convert someone from Windows to Ubuntu * create custom distribution of Ubuntu (see [[ScottLavender#Custom Distribution|Custom Distribution]] below), because... |
||<style="color: #FF0000; font-weight: bold;"> A Work in Progress || == About Me == I started using computers in 1982 programming BASIC on an Apple ][. I began using Linux with Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04 and reawakened my inner geek. Contact me at: scottalavender@gmail.com == Goals == ==== Goals Pending ==== * convert more from Windows to Ubuntu * become more involved with Ubuntu Studio |
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| == Goals in Progress == * create recording studio * create file server using NFS for home network * create data back-up for home network |
==== Goals in Progress ==== * create custom distribution of Ubuntu - see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScottLavender#Custom%20Distribution|Custom Distribution]] below * FOSS Music Project - see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScottLavender#FOSS%20Music%20Project|FOSS Music Project]] below for brief explanation and [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1149477 |Ubuntu Forums post]] for longer explanation * help testing Ubuntu Studio daily builds and Alphas * help with Ubuntu Studio documentation at [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio] |
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| * create recording studio * create data back-up for home network * create file server using NFS for home network * wife's laptop now uses Ubuntu 9.04 * added dual boot to my son's computer |
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| == Custom Distribution == I figured I would start with this on something singular without a rigid time frame so that I can develop as my time allows. I was intrigued by a project to develop a specialized flavour of Ubuntu for the office. See the following links for info: * Ubuntu Forums - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=786949&highlight=office+distribution * Enterprise Linux - http://go-techo.com/forum/index.php - Nevermind these guys, ADHD on kids is wicked |
== Special Projects == |
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| === Concept === I was trying to help the kids with their Enterprise Linux but for various reasons have broken from them. I think a better approach (besides actually working on the distribution itself instead of reconfiguring a forum multiple times) would be to avoid the 'Enterprise' nomenclature as this presents certain connotations with it, e.g. stability, reliability, experienced, a whole freaking army of people working on it. This isn't any of those things, well certainly not guaranteed. |
==== Custom Distribution ==== I was working with the Enterprise Linux kids but they went nowhere really, really fast. |
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| I think Linux Small Business (LSB) sounds nice. A nice distribution for a small office, say five or ten machines, that a start up company can implement without expending valuable capital resources and is completely fully featured. | But I transitioned and been off and on creating a custom respin of vanilla Ubuntu with a theme based on [[http://www.misfits.com/|the Misfits]]. It's kinda sad because I should have already finished it long ago. Eh, but I'm back on it and almost finished. |
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| A few singular features might include a preconfigured server option/edition to allow the creation of a file server (with backup) that would automatically connect to any other machines in the office and the option to install various specialized metapackages for office specificity. | I learned about creating custom Usplashes and found [[http://www.remastersys.klikit-linux.com/|Remastersys]] to create the ISO image. |
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| === USplash === Been working on this and I think that not only do I have the mechanics down but I also understand them also. I hate not understanding things! |
This is intended to help someone become interested and then comfortable with Ubuntu and Linux in general. Whatever it takes, man. |
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| Currently working on the artwork with Gimp for the USplash background, throbber foreground and throbber background. While I understand some of the basics, I've really been learning a few things also about the Gimp too. | ==== FOSS Music Project ==== Basically, this is a HOWTO to show complete Linux newbies how to install and use Ubuntu Studio using modest hardware. Therefore, it will showcase a very select crash course in Linux, Ubuntu and Ubuntu Studio. |
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| === Desktop Wallpaper === I've had a few ideas, haven't even put them down on paper yet, I've got is sussed out pretty good in my head though. Will need to deepen my abilities with the Gimp though. That's okay since I enjoy not only a challenge but also acquiring new knowledge. |
The focus will mainly be on recording music from a rock/metal band consisting of guitars, bass, drums (live and Hydrogen) and vocals. Sorry, don't know diddle about electronica or MIDI at this point. |
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| === Packages === I've got a list, a really big list, of all the different types of applications that an office, any office, might want. It's certainly not complete, but it's what I could come up with given my limited abilities. Now, I'll use the bell curve approach and reduce the number of duplicates so that they would provide the greatest amount of function to the greatest amount of people. Also, have a pre-configured network (or sharing enabled) that would be extremely beneficial also. === Metapackages for Specialization === The plain vanilla distribution would include the ubiquitous office products for word processing, spreadsheets, etc. But there are many, many types of offices...say, graphic artists, scientific, CAD. And each of these different types of offices would require some select different applications to be installed. Perchance, with some cunning research, I could manage to have these programs installed much the same way that the Ubuntu server edition installs print server, LAMP server, mail server, etc. Well see. I might change my approach as I get to this portion. === Creating ISO Image === I've done some research and I think I'll be using [[http://www.remastersys.klikit-linux.com/|Remastersys]] to create the ISO image. |
It will also include basics about mixing and mastering music gathered from books, experience and very cool forums that include people with multiple gold records on their walls. |
A Work in Progress |
About Me
I started using computers in 1982 programming BASIC on an Apple ][.
I began using Linux with Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04 and reawakened my inner geek.
Contact me at: scottalavender@gmail.com
Goals
Goals Pending
- convert more from Windows to Ubuntu
- become more involved with Ubuntu Studio
- I want to give back by helping with Ubuntu Studio in packaging and maintaining the repositories
Goals in Progress
create custom distribution of Ubuntu - see Custom Distribution below
FOSS Music Project - see FOSS Music Project below for brief explanation and Ubuntu Forums post for longer explanation
- help testing Ubuntu Studio daily builds and Alphas
help with Ubuntu Studio documentation at [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio]
Goals Accomplished
- start using Ubuntu
- create web server
- create wiki for work
- create bbs
- start blogging
- create recording studio
- create data back-up for home network
- create file server using NFS for home network
- wife's laptop now uses Ubuntu 9.04
- added dual boot to my son's computer
Goals Scrubbed
- create mail server - got most of it together but realized, hey, I use gmail, why bother?
Special Projects
Custom Distribution
I was working with the Enterprise Linux kids but they went nowhere really, really fast.
But I transitioned and been off and on creating a custom respin of vanilla Ubuntu with a theme based on the Misfits. It's kinda sad because I should have already finished it long ago. Eh, but I'm back on it and almost finished.
I learned about creating custom Usplashes and found Remastersys to create the ISO image.
This is intended to help someone become interested and then comfortable with Ubuntu and Linux in general. Whatever it takes, man.
FOSS Music Project
Basically, this is a HOWTO to show complete Linux newbies how to install and use Ubuntu Studio using modest hardware. Therefore, it will showcase a very select crash course in Linux, Ubuntu and Ubuntu Studio.
The focus will mainly be on recording music from a rock/metal band consisting of guitars, bass, drums (live and Hydrogen) and vocals. Sorry, don't know diddle about electronica or MIDI at this point.
It will also include basics about mixing and mastering music gathered from books, experience and very cool forums that include people with multiple gold records on their walls.
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