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| My screen name is partially derived from the colour of my hair, Silver. I also like foxes, hence Silver Fox. Nothing else to say really about it, sorry that their is no big mystery :) Ubuntu was first introduced to me by a colleague and since then it has become my operating system of choice. From tentative steps I feel that I am now quite confident with it. I have managed to successfully introduce a few friends to the operating system and now serve as their immediate access to help. |
I've been using Linux off and on since 2000, starting with Caldera 2.3. I've been through Mandrake, Gentoo, and Redhat. I first successfully installed Ubuntu with 7.10, and shortly after that I converted every machine I own to Ubuntu. |
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Socially I try to stay fit and active. My fitness regime includes Running, Cycling, Swimming and Badminton. I am also a keen snooker and pool player. Playing Snooker and Pool for the local pub team is my way of relaxing whilst at the same time socializing with friends. I am not really a film buff, but can appreciate good cinema. I do however like music, especially from the 60's era. |
Honestly, I have very little life outside work and family. I am married, and have 2 kids, ages 7 and 11. |
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| I'm an IT professional working in the United Kingdom. I have been working as web developer and database administrator in a very small development team. Our latest project is a web information system that has been written primerilly in php. ## This section is also a great place to tell people if you use Ubuntu for professional purposes. For example: In recent months I have been making use of a WUBI install of Ubuntu on a work computer. This first hand experience has given me the unique perspective to critically evaluate its uses. I find it an ideal way of introducing Microsoft Windows users to the operating system. I eagerly wait for MUBI to be released (similar to WUBI except for Apple Macs) |
In real life, I'm a technical support specialist with a regional ISP. Which means I help the general public with internet-related computer issues over the phone. Although we don't 'officially' support Linux, we have several Ubuntu users in the department and generally do whatever we can to support Linux users under the table. |
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| I am not a member of the Beginners Team yet. I am currently in the process of joinig it and have (insert a name as a master. I wish to join this team because (insert reasons). I aim to become a team member by (insert a date). | I am currently working on becoming a member of the Beginner's Team (Hence the wiki. :) I have no master yet, and really don't have a set goal for when I intend to become a member. It'll come in due time. |
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| ==== Unanswered Posts Team ==== | At the moment, I tend to post rather erratically on the forums, but try to help out in the Absolute Beginners board whenever I think I have something useful to contribute. I've been on the forums since 2008. |
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| ## If you are a member of any forum teams then this is where to say so. List the teams you are a member of, what they ##seek to achieve and how you help. For example: | === US Ohio LoCo === |
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| I am not a member of this team at present. I believe that I could contribute to this team as I have a diverse skill/knowledge base that may be of benefit to others. === UK Local Community Team === ## Are you a member of any Local Teams? If so, put it here. Describe what you do for the team and why you joined it. |
I am a member of the Ohio LoCo, and the default Toledo ReLoCo team lead. I plan on starting up a local Ubuntu Hour within the next couple of months, once I figure out a good date and location. |
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| My registered IRC nickname is Silver_Fox_. I am looking forward to getting to know the Ubuntu community members better through this medium. I am usually present in the following channels: | My registered IRC nickname is canthus13. I am looking forward to getting to know the Ubuntu community members better through this medium. I am usually present in the following channels: |
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| 3. #ubuntu-beginners-YNU 4. #ubuntu-beginners-help 5. #ubuntu-uk |
3. #ubuntu-beginners-help 4. #ubuntu-offtopic 5. #ubuntu-us-oh |
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| 6. Help the Toledo, OH ReLoCo grow. 7. Eventual Ubuntu Membership. |
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Location 
My Website 
Ubuntu Forums Profile
About Me
- I've been using Linux off and on since 2000, starting with Caldera 2.3. I've been through Mandrake, Gentoo, and Redhat. I first successfully installed Ubuntu with 7.10, and shortly after that I converted every machine I own to Ubuntu.
Socially
- Honestly, I have very little life outside work and family. I am married, and have 2 kids, ages 7 and 11.
Professionally
In real life, I'm a technical support specialist with a regional ISP. Which means I help the general public with internet-related computer issues over the phone. Although we don't 'officially' support Linux, we have several Ubuntu users in the department and generally do whatever we can to support Linux users under the table.
Ubuntu Participation
Beginners Team
I am currently working on becoming a member of the Beginner's Team (Hence the wiki. 
I have no master yet, and really don't have a set goal for when I intend to become a member. It'll come in due time.
Ubuntu Forums
At the moment, I tend to post rather erratically on the forums, but try to help out in the Absolute Beginners board whenever I think I have something useful to contribute. I've been on the forums since 2008.
US Ohio LoCo
I am a member of the Ohio LoCo, and the default Toledo ReLoCo team lead. I plan on starting up a local Ubuntu Hour within the next couple of months, once I figure out a good date and location.
Internet Relay Chat
My registered IRC nickname is canthus13. I am looking forward to getting to know the Ubuntu community members better through this medium. I am usually present in the following channels:
- #ubuntu
- #ubuntu-beginners
- #ubuntu-beginners-help
- #ubuntu-offtopic
- #ubuntu-us-oh
Linux User Group (LUG)
I do not attend any LUG's currently, though it is something I would like to get involved with. I hope to find out more about any LUG's near to me and attend a meeting soon.
Goals For The Future
- Continue to post in support sections of the ubuntu forums
- Continue to get Friends and Family trying Ubuntu
- Become an Ubuntu Beginners Team member
- Continue to offer assistance on IRC
- Join a LUG
Help the Toledo, OH ReLoCo grow.
- Eventual Ubuntu Membership.
Testimonials
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