duanedesign
Launchpad ID: duanedesign
Ubuntu Forum: duanedesign
IRC: duanedesign on irc.freenode.net
Email:<duanedesign AT SPAMFREE ubuntu DOT com>
Blog: okiebuntu
Wiki:okwiki
people.ubuntu:duanedesign
gpg Public Key(ID E46C03BD)
identi.ca: duanedesign
twitter: duanedesign
Ubuntu Contributions
Local Community
Oklahoma Ubuntu Local Community Team Coordinator
As the 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 tools includes the usual wiki, Freenode channel, forum and mailing list. We also have a Google Apps account I created for our team to share documents and calendars. I work to keep up the momentum of the team by planning events and keeping a dialogue on the mailing list. I publish the OKlaLoCo Newsletter a monthly/bi-monthly newsletter about the team and the ubuntu community as a whole. The current goals of the LoCo are to increase member participation.
Oklahoma LoCo Activism and Advocacy Project
OKlahoma Ubuntu In Libraries Blueprint
Tulsa Monthly Meetup
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.
'09 Global Bug Jam
Organized the Oklahoma LOCos participation in the February '09 Bug Jam. Bug Jam statistics.
Launchpad
Beginners Team Launchpad Focus Group Lead
Upon taking over of the Launchpad FG I and developed a team strategy I call 'Educate & Participate'. The goals of the team are to Educate the Ubuntu Community about the different tools available on Launchpad and how they can be used. The Launchpad Focus Group members also Participate in Launchpad doing Bug Reports, Launchpad Answers, and Translations.
Ubuntu Bugcontrol member
I actively triage bugs on Ubuntu. My most productive month was December 2008: duanedesign #9 in the last 30 days with 86 bugs
Examples:
Launchpad Answers - Another avenue i use to help Ubuntu users with any problems they might be having.
Examples:
Working towards MOTU
Patches
Debian Release Critical
Feature Freeze Exception
Ubuntu Documentation
Maintain and develop "Best of Ubuntu Community Forum Tutorials" project
Boucft is an Ubuntu package of relevant tutorials I have taken from the Ubuntu Community Forum. These tutorials and how-to's are converted to DocBook format and centrally archived to give users another avenue to locate information produced on the Community Forum.
Ubuntu Documentation Contributors Member
As a member of the Ubuntu Beginners Team Wiki Focus Group I got into wiki editing over the summer participating in a project we call 'Summer of Documentation'
Listing of pages I have done more than minor work on
Documentation bugs I have worked on
Bug #368021 /etc/modprobe.d/options Obsolete. Updating mentions to reflect the options file is no longer used and the new preference of using .conf for files in /modprobe.d/ .
Ubuntu Forums
Ubuntu Community Forum Staff
I am proud to be a part of the Forum Staff as Moderator. The forums were a vitally important source of information for me when I first started using Ubuntu, and it continues to be one of my favourite resources. I work hard to maintain the friendly and productive environment we have all grown so fond of
Examples:
IRC
I spend lots of time in #ubuntuone and #ubuntu-beginners helping users with their issues.
Ubuntu User Days
User Days was created to be a set of courses offered during a one day period to teach the beginning or intermediate Ubuntu user the basics to get them started with Ubuntu. At the last minute the organizers needed a replacement for a presenter who had fallen ill. I was more than happy to help, I did a session on Partitioning 101.
Misc
Ubuntu blog: okiebuntu
I maintain a blog that I update regularly with support solutions that come up in #ubuntu-beginners-help. Additionally I post a lot of how-to and tutorials to help add to the impressive body of online Ubuntu support.
packageSync
I am particularly interested in the technologies surrounding Ubuntu One. To learn more about the languages and technologies used I wrote this app. PackageSync writes your computers dpkg selections to a Couch Database. Ubuntu One then syncs this database to your other computers. The program can then be used to access this database and install the applications on your other computers. I am also adding the functionality to sync your config files as well. EX: .emacs, .vimrc, .screenrc, etc.
CLI Companion
This is a python based program with an ncurses interface that will help beginners unlock the potential of the Terminal. This program will have an exhaustive list of commands available to the user along with a short description of what they do. Thce user will then enter the number for the command they wish to execute. The result will be a display showing the output from the command along with a note 'iwconfig completed successfully.' By having the command echo iin the output will provide an opportunity for the user to learn all the commands that make the Terminal such a powerful tool. I would like to add the option for the user to add commands as they install new packages. This turns the program into not only a tool for beginners to use the Terminal, but also command dictionary.
See cheatsheet for command storing capability.
BOUCFT - Best of Ubunntu Community Forum Tutorials
This project will provide tutorials from the Ubuntu Community Forums readable in the Yelp browser. The eventual goal is to provide a package in Universe for users to have access to all the best how-to and tutorials from the community forums. This will also be a good tool for those that don't always have a Internet connection. This package will supplement the Ubuntu System documentation.
Goals
Make the Oklahoma Loco one of the most active in the States.
Serve as an exceptional Council member of the Beginners Team. Help the Beginners Team grow and prosper. Using my position on the team to educate the community, provide support, and make quality contributions to Ubuntu.
Continue working towards joining MOTU.
Continue to learn about Ubuntu One and cloud technologies
Ubuntu Beginners Team Council 2010
There is no place like home. That is exactly what the Beginners Team is to me, my home in the Ubuntu Community. I think we have a very unique and special team. The team and its members have done some great things and I believe we are poised to do even greater. Helping new users and being a stepping stone for peoples entry into the community is a valuable part of what we do. I believe the cooperation and organization within our team allows for us to motivate one another and provide frameworks for getting tasks accomplished. Whether its a 'Summer of Documentation' or a 'Friendly 5-a-day Competition' I believe the Focus Groups can be an asset to Beginners as well as Experienced members.
What are the BT most pressing concerns. Concerns I will make a top priority if elected.
1. A return to the friendly and fun environment of the past. I believe moving the administrative details of the team to the Council there will be less opportunity for the bickering and disagreement we all saw and hated so much.
2. I would like to see the Focus Groups brought to the forefront. The Focus Groups are the ones engaging in community work. Also a readjustment of the Focus Groups activities to fall more into line with the BT Mission of helping new users and educating the community and helping community members get involved in community work.
I have been an Ubuntu member for a while now and been involved in most areas of the community at one point or another. Working in these areas with a wide range of people provides me a knowledge about the community I hope to leverage to unlock new potentials in the Beginners Team. Lastly I would like to say regardless of how I personally feel when it comes to decisions affecting the team I will always listen to the members and weigh each opinion with the utmost consideration.
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Ubuntu Beginners Team Launchpad Focus Group Lead 2010
I have served as the Beginners Team Launchpad Focus Group Lead for the past 6 mo. I think this Focus Group is a very important aspect of the Beginners Team. As the Beginners Team helps community members get involved in the community there are not many tools that an Ubuntu contributor must now better than Launchpad. If I continue as the Launchpad Focus Group Lead I will continue to organize projects and activities that facilitate continuing contribution. I would like to see the LP Focus group contribute more to the Launchpad Documentation available. I have already started and nearly completed the first in a series of UCLP courses on Launchpad. I would also like to see the FG contribute to the Launchpad wiki as well as producing screencasts for the launchpad YouTube channel.
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Testimonials
Testimonials for Beginners Team Council
leoquant Duanedesign has shown to have a passion for the Ubuntu Beginners Team, has idea's and is dedicated to support and help new members. So I very much support his application for the Beginners Team Council.
PabloRubianes I support Duane's nomination for BT council. The first thing I thought when I heard about the council nominations was "He Should run for it!" as He is a great member of the Team but on top of that He's a great person, and I think we need great people running a team full of great people!. Hope he get into the council because he will be a great contributor!
Testimonials Ubuntu Membership
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.
wisd0m
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
I met Duane when he offered me his time to be my mentor and help me enter the Ubuntu Beginners team. Since that day i found a very collaborative person who is always willing to help and teach others everything he knows, which is a lot. He encourages people to become better and join different areas of Ubuntu. For all the work he has done and all the stuff he will do I support his application for Ubuntu Membership.
Pablo Rubianes
BodhiZazen I am frankly disappointed with Duane's application, it is long overdue and, if not for the many contributions Duane has made to the community I would imagine Duane was procrastinating. Seriously, it has been a pleasure getting to know Duane and I fully support his application. This wiki page speaks for itself in terms of contributions and accomplishments. What is missing from this page is the fact that Duane is a natural leader and respected by many within the community. Although he will never admit it, Duane is quite knowledgeable and he helps people almost constantly on IRC. Yea Duane !!!