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About Me

Since installing Ubuntu I have become completely hooked. I never thought any OS would make me leave my beloved OS for the last 10 years, the mac OS. After installing Ubuntu on an old Toshiba that was lying around the office I instantly knew I was on to something. Over the next month I used my mac less and less and for the first time in my life I bought a PC. I now use Ubuntu full-time, except for at work, and I have never looked back. I find myself completely in amazment that I had not tried Linux sooner. So I have joined my Loco and have spent many hours trying to educate people on the beauty of Linux and Ubuntu. I keep saying to myself "If only people knew". In addition to the Loco I also triage bugs, work on icons, and have been learning all about making themes. I come from a Graphic Design background so I feel this is where I can contribute the most. However I have been learning some of the languages used in Linux. I am currently learning Python and plan to continue on after that and learn C. I then hope I can contribute to Ubuntu more thoroughly.

Ubuntu community contributions

Team Coordinator for the Oklahoma Loco
AS team coordinator I am responsible for the well being of the Oklahoma LoCo. I welcome new members and get them acquainted with the tools our LoCo uses. This includes a Google Apps account I created for our team for us to share documents and calendars. I work to keep up the momentum of the team by planning events and keeping a dialugue on the mailing list. I publish a monthly/bi-monthly newsletter about the team and the ubuntu community as a whole to keep members informed and excited about the community. The current goal of the LoCo is to increase membership. Participate twice a month in a Tulsa local meetup and Ubuntu demo.
Oklahoma Loco members who live in Tulsa are invited out for this informal get together where we share our ideas and experiences about Ubuntu. We set up a computer with Ubuntu for coffee house patrons to use. As the customers use the computer to surf the internet we take the time to educate them on Ubuntu. Maintain the "Best of Ubuntu Community Forum Tutorials" project
Bug Triage stats for December 2008: duanedesign #9 in the last 30 days with 86 bugs
I regularly triage bugs on Launchpad. Dec. '08 was my record month for bug triage. Launchpad karma 1428
In addition to triaging bugs I also help out in the Awnser section of Launchpad. (14) Ubuntu CD's handed out
(106) postings on Ubuntu Forum
Ubuntu blog: okiebuntu
Provide support in #ubuntu-beginners-help
I love spending time in the BT help channel giving support. I spend several hours each week in the channel helping people with a wide range of problems. Ubunero

Ubuntu Teams

Member of the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team
Member of the Oklahoma LoCo Team
Member of the Ubuntu Artwork Team
Member of the Ubuntu Bug Squad
Member of the Ubuntu LoCo Enthusiasts
Member of the 5-a-day-participants
Member of the Ubuntu Marketing Team
Member of the LaptopTestingTeam/HewlettPackard/HPG60-120us

Testimonials

I think that Duane has been making a significant effort to boost our LoCo participation and coordinate meetings, events and functions.
I really haven't heard from our Team staff members so I'd like to nominate Duane Hinnen to be (minimum) our Team Coordinator and recognized for efforts he's made to motivate and coordinate our team.
Great job. We really appreciate the work you've done Duane.
Regards,
Travis Northrup

I second that.
Luke WIsdom

I support Duane's application for Ubuntu Membership totally and unequivocally. Duane's passion and dedication to Ubuntu is not only wholly obvious to anyone fortunate enough to work with him, but has shown sustained and unending commitment. His time in the Ubuntu Forum Beginners Team has already made an impact in these short months. My short time with Duane has been nothing but positive, and I look forward to working together in the future. I am honored to say that I support his induction as an Ubuntu Member.

Paul Tagliamonte

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