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Linux user since 2004 (Linux User #458827, Ubuntu User #19076). I'm interested in computer history, user support and audio/video production. Very technical but not a programmer (yet). Took a few introductory lessons in Debian packaging. Linux user since 2004 (Registered Linux User #458827, Ubuntu User #19076). I'm interested in computer history, user support and audio/video production.
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I try to make myself available to help anyone who is having issues or requires help. This allows me to get complete perspective of how the distro is used by different people, and collect opinions on specific projects. I am not shy to ask for help, experiences and knowledge from others. I find it efficient to engage in a conversation with others, which I prefer over reading documentation. I am highly motivated to learn more and to support others. As the Ubuntu user base will grow every day, more individuals and companies are switching to Ubuntu, which I am very enthusiastic about. I am dedicated to making Ubuntu a better distribution. I am currently trying to concentrate on community involvement, LPI certification and server competency. I feel that many users could benefit from my being an active community member. Very technical but not a programmer, I try to make my experience and knowledge available to people who require help. This allows me to get complete perspective of how the distribution is used by different people, as well as discover different projects and collect opinions on user experience. Highly motivated to learn and support Ubuntu. I prefer engaging in a conversation with knowledgeable individuals as opposed to going through documentation.
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I try to stay up-to-date on the bugs users of Ubuntu are facing so that I can help others [[http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html|effectively report]], [[DebuggingProcedures|debug]], [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/malone/+spec/malone-me-too|confirm]], [[https://help.launchpad.net/Bugs/Subscriptions|subscribe]] and [[Bugs/HowToTriage|triage]] bugs. I have created a process, a work-flow if you will, to find previously reported issues. See the [[http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=001461844748502826593:hh-ikmexth4|Custom "Ubuntu" Google Search]] which is helpful for searching bugs, threads and blogs relating to ubuntu (contact me to add a site to the search index). My forte is in GNOME, media production, testing and QA. I am currently trying to concentrate on community involvement, server competency, and a solid understanding of X.org. By communicating with developers and helping users troubleshooting audio issues, my understanding of the Linux audio subsystem and the various audio projects involved has increased. I am interested in improving the state of video editing software for Linux and provide feedback on protects like Cinellera, Lumiera and Pitivi.
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My understanding of the Linux audio subsystem and the various audio projects involved has increased since starting with ubuntu. Besides supporting users and troubleshooting audio issues, I would like to improve my understanding of professional audio development tools and JACK. I try to stay up to date on bugs users of Ubuntu are facing. I am involved in reporting, debugging, confirming, and general triage of bugs. As a member of the Ubuntu budsquad and bugcontrol teams, usb-creator is the the package I've decided to adopt and keep an eye on. My work-flow process when it comes to bugs is finding previously reported issues, testing proposed resolutions, and finally triaging the bug once it has enough information for developers.
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I am interested in improving the state of video editing software for Linux; I try to be involved in projects like cinellera, kdenlive, lumiera and pitivi. I can help others [[http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html|effectively report]], [[DebuggingProcedures|debug]], [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/malone/+spec/malone-me-too|confirm]], [[https://help.launchpad.net/Bugs/Subscriptions|subscribe]] and [[Bugs/HowToTriage|triage]] bugs. See the [[http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=001461844748502826593:hh-ikmexth4|Custom "Ubuntu" Google Search]] which is helpful for searching bugs, threads and blogs relating to Ubuntu (contact me to add a site to the search index).

As the Ubuntu user base grows every day, the group effort will make Ubuntu a better distribution.

In the next few years I would like our communities develop the following:
 * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuHardwareDatabase|Ubuntu Hardware Database]]
 * FOSS Human voices (TTS and Accessibility)
 * Better Mozilla integration (Including Thunderbird by default)
 * Wacom configuration front-end (GNOME3 will have this)
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 *Linux Professional Institute - [[http://www.lpi.org/eng/certification/the_lpic_program|Test 101]]
 *Ubuntu Certified Professional - [[http://www.lpi.org/eng/certification/ubuntu_certified_professional|Linux Professional Institute Test 117-199]]		  *LPI - Linux Professional Institute
 *UCP - Ubuntu Certified Professional
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== Documentation & Solutions ==
 *Ubuntu Wiki/Help Articles:		 == Documentation ==
 *Ubuntu Docs/Wiki/Help Articles:
  *[[komputes/HowToHelpUbuntu|How can I help with Ubuntu?]]
  *[[attachment:audio-troubleshooting.txt|Linux Audio Subsystem Introduction & Troubleshooting Guide Presentation]] .txt for [[http://launchpad.net/console-presenter|console-presenter]] (With help from dtchen and TheMuso)
  *[[attachment:kms_presentation.txt|Kernel Mode Setting Presentation]] .txt for [[http://launchpad.net/console-presenter|console-presenter]]
  *[[komputes/HardenSSH|Harden SSH Server]]
  *[[komputes/WipeDrive|Securely Wipe a drive]]
  *[[komputes/PalimpsestEnc|Encrypt a disk (using LUKS) with Disk Utility]]
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  *[[komputes/HowToSharedHome|How to share /home among two installations of Ubuntu - Beta Testing **Work In Progress**]]
  *[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EeePC|Ubuntu on Asus eeePC]] (multiple contributions)
  * [[attachment:audio-troubleshooting.txt|Linux Audio Subsystem Introduction & Troubleshooting Guide]]		   *[[komputes/HowToSharedHome|How to run two versions of Ubuntu with a shared /home]]
  *[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EeePC|Ubuntu on Asus eeePC]] multiple contributions.
  *[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBookPro7-1/Maverick|MacBook 7,1 Guide]] multiple contributions
  *[[komputes/HowToCloneFilesystem|Making a copy of a bootable drive (clone filesystem)]]
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   *Project ideas that need a developer
  *https://wiki.ubuntu.com/komputes/Projects
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 *Official Ubuntu Member since November 2009
 *Member of the [[UnansweredPostsTeam|Unanswered Posts Team]]
 *Member of the [[BeginnersTeam|Beginners Team]]
  *Over 400 ubuntuforums.org posts
 *Member of the [[5-A-Day|5 A Day Team]]
 *Member of the [[https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-beta-testers|Launchpad Beta Testers]]
 *Member of the [[BugSquad|Ubuntu BugSquad]]
 *Member of the [[Testing|Ubuntu Testing Team]]
 *LoCo (Local Community) Member
  {*} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-ca|Ubuntu Canada Team]]
  {*} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-qc|Ubuntu Quebec Team]]
 *[[https://launchpad.net/~komputes/+karma|Launchpad Karma Breakdown]]		 You can view all my group memberships [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~komputes/+participation|here]].
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 *[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDS-O|UDS Oneric 2011 (Budapest, Hungary)]] - Attendant
 *[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDS-M|UDS Maverick 2010 (Bruxelles, Belgium)]] - Attendant
 *[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QuebecTeam/GlobalJam10.03| Ubuntu-QC Global Jam March 2010]] - Organizer
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Complete the LPI Level 1 Certification. I am interested in becoming part of the bug control team on launchpad as well as the forum counsel.

Long term, Interested in starting a community-maintained [[https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/better-hardware-database|Hardware Database]] to improve the current state of supported hardware on Linux.		  *Learning and practising the art of code.
 *Becoming part of the Ubuntu IRC and Forum Council.
 *Starting a community-maintained [[https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/better-hardware-database|Hardware Database]], improving the current state of Linux hardware support.
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 * celtx - http://celtx.com/download.html
 * madwifi drivers - http://madwifi-project.org/		  * celtx - http://celtx.com/download.html [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~colindean/+archive/ppa|PPA]]
 * madwifi drivers - http://madwifi-project.org/ [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~dnjl/+archive/kernel?field.series_filter=lucid|PPA]]
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  * http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343808
 * tuxguardian - http://tuxguardian.sourceforge.net/
 * WebcamStudio - http://sourceforge.net/projects/webcamstudio/
 * NeatX - http://code.google.com/p/neatx/
 * OpenNX - http://sourceforge.net/projects/opennx/
 * pkremote - http://pkremote.sourceforge.net/		   * http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343808 [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~rzr/+archive/ppa?field.series_filter=karmic|PPA]]
 * tuxguardian - http://tuxguardian.sourceforge.net/ [[http://debian.zaubberer.net/repos/pool/sid/main/tuxguardian/|Packages from zaubberer's site]]
 * WebcamStudio - http://sourceforge.net/projects/webcamstudio/ (Tested, Buggy)
 * NeatX - http://code.google.com/p/neatx/ [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~freenx-team/+archive/ppa|Stable PPA]] [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~freenx-team/+archive/testing|Testing PPA]]
 * OpenNX - http://sourceforge.net/projects/opennx/ [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~freenx-team/+archive/ppa|PPA]]
 * pkremote - http://pkremote.sourceforge.net/ (Packaged in a deb, needs testing and proposal into repositories)
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= Proposal fox Fix released in Lucid LTS =
'''1'''
 *Copy-Paste doesn't work if the source is closed before the paste
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/11334
'''2 - These need to be solved togther'''
 *gdm 2.26 has no graphical configuration tool
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdm/+bug/395808
 *No GUI to configure/disable login sound
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdm/+bug/437429
 *Lack of an updated gdmsetup or "Login Screen" configuration utility (started in karmic) causes users to have problems accomplishing the following tasks graphically.
  *Install/Change the GDM Theme
  *Change the GDM welcome message
  *Turn on remote login
  *Allow TCP logins to Xserver
  *Enable multiple logins for a single user (used for concurrent VNC)
  *Change login sounds
  *Set a user to log in automatically
  *Remove Shutdown/Reboot option form actions menu
'''3'''
 *Update Notifier icon would provide useful status information / new update-manager behaviour is annoying
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/jaunty/+source/update-notifier/+bug/332945
   *Update: David St. Barth told personally that karmic would present a choice between old and new behaviour in software sources
   *Update: Unassigned from DX, assigned to Michael Vogt but was not acted on for karmic
'''4'''
 *gnome-volume-control missing ability to customize session sound effects theme
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-media/+bug/324700
'''5'''
 *unlabeled partitions are mounted under their UUIDs
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/devicekit-disks/+bug/390304
'''6'''
 *Not able to create a bootable USB key using Ubuntu 9.10
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usb-creator/+bug/415103
'''7'''
 *Remote Desktop - "only accept from localhost" option does not work
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vino/+bug/275340
   *To set up localhost only, you have to open up gconf-editor and modify the following string value to be "lo" (without the quotes): /desktop/gnome/remote_access/network_interface
   *This was tested and fails for many, as well a graphical option for this needs to be made available
'''8'''
 *Weather service does not add entry if city is selected but "Timezone" field is "Unknown"
  *https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libgweather/+bug/291853


= Project ideas that need a developer =

 *Automation of Daily LiveCD/DVD creation for current release (not current dev release)
  *For testing purposes, someone needs a LiveCD to see if they can reproduce an issue on a desktop that has not been changed. Unfortunately the CD ISO (once released) is not changed for 6 months. LTS get dot releases (type of "bundled upgrade/servicepack").
  *This project would apply all updates and create a Daily LiveCD/DVD which has current packages and updates.

 *Record audio out (Working [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1330728|script]] needs a GUI or gnome-sound-recorder integration)
  *Simple little audio recording application used to easily record anything you can get into your soundcard direct onto your hard disk. Inspired from [[http://www.opcode.co.uk/opd2d/|opd2d]] (Win).
  *Optional MP3 Support (encoding stream in real-time)

 *Offline Bug Holder
  *Apport Bug Client - For the "I am offline" use case
  *Allows users to keep their bug submissions to a later date
  *Allows users to type up a description to the bug while offline.

 *Better Hardware Database
  *[[http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/40/|Brainstorm]]
  *[[https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/better-hardware-database|Blueprint]]

 *Thunderbird/Lightning/GNOME Integration
  *Thunderbird needs to have better integration into the GNOME Desktop
  *Calendar (Lightning) to EDS (Evolution Data Server) communication
  *OR
  *Creation of a new Thunderbird/Lightning applet

 *Softphone: USB to GSM (SIM Card) Adapter
  *There are many SIM readers and 3G (DATA ONLY) USB adapters
  *Provide what is missing: Allow audio through microphone and speakers to make calls on GSM
  *Requires
   *hardware that allows voice communication
   *softphone application that has the same features as a cell phone

 *PDF Editor
  *pdfeditor or Open Office PDF Editing Plugin does not quite work as expected, improve on these projects.

 *Three part authentication
  *Password, USB authentication key, (and voice/thumbprint recognition) set up to log in.
  *Unlocks GNOME/KDE keychain, encrypted filesystem and firefox/email master password

 *Application CDs [[http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/07/24/howto-download-packages-and-dependencies-for-offline-installation/|kmandla blog post]]
  *Application which downloads a package, its dependencies and it's sub dependencies onto a CD (make sure it is satisfied to be installed on a minimal ubuntu system) and write an ISO with an offline repo on it. When the CD is inserted into an offline machine they are offered the following dialog "This medium contains software intended to be automatically started. Would you like to run it? "The software will run directly from the medium "Application CD". You should never run software that you don't trust."
  *When the CD is inserted into an offline machine they are offered the following dialog "This medium contains software intended to be automatically started. Would you like to run it?" The software will run directly from the medium "Program_X_CD". You should never run software that you don't trust." The user can then easily create and distribute application(s) by CD.


 *Create a transparent daily image backup/restore system
  *Can be used while the filesystem is mounted and being used
  *Only backs up what it has to (progressive)
  *Saves data to an image file which can be dd'd or burned to CD


 *Desktop Firewall interface with customizable "Zone Alarm style" notifications
  *Incorporating projects like Tux Guardian and moblock.
  *The goal is to make a very easy to use, yet very powerful which includes custom alerts through libnotify and per-application network rules (i.e. do not let program "foo" have Internet access).
  *Per process Internet configuration (blacklist by default, then whitelist traffic per process and specify IPs, ports or fully open.


 *Virtual video device
  *Very much like GTK-recordmydesktop it will allow the user to select a portion of the screen but instead of recording it to a file it will pass it along to a device file which can be used by a number of programs (seen by the program as a webcam).
  *This would allow you to use pre-recorded video OR cheese OR visualizer as your webcam input program.
  *This program should also allow a playlist of video files to be used as device which other applications can use.

 *HD capable NLE (Non-Linear [video] Editor)
  *Linux native professional non-linear HD video editor
  *The community and many professionals are requesting a solid stable video editing tool.
  *Take a look at the Lumiera Project. If we can have GSoC students and investors add interest and development work on this project we may be able to advance this project.

 *Nautilus Improvements
  *Improvements to the Nautilus File Manager
  *Allocates space before it copies.
  *Checks all the files to be copied before they are copied.
  *Resistant to inter-filesystem name errors, hidden files
  *Brings any issues to be resolved to the user before copy starts.
  *Does not stop in the middle of a large transfer to tell you there is an error.
  *File Manager should calculate and displays the size of directories in detailed list view.

 *Firefox add-on that plays flv (flash video) on the site with ffmpeg.
  *This makes us work with a tool which is a little more open and less bloated than Adobe's Flash player.

 *Record Output
  *Easy to use loopback virtual audio device to record all output mixed

 *Video Conference
  *Multiplatform
  *Multi-user
  *No port forwarding
  *Encrypted option

 *Packet Trace Map
  *Live representation of internet packets, port numbers etc. on a world map (references geolocate IP database)
  *Shows all packets leaving and entering your computer.
  *Gives your ip, their ip, all bounces in between, dns info

 *iPodHack
  *Use ipod wheel as FFW in movies or volume control for system

 *Splash screen customization application
  *Graphical application to create splash screen, custom throbbers and animations		 = Top Bugs =
 * See my [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/komputes/TopBugs|top bugs]] which I would like to see fixed in the upcomming LTS release
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Is there anything you found missing from Ubuntu at this link? If so, PM David about what he did in it and he will update his past activities on it(He actually has some memory loss in what he did for the community :D). I am with Him for about an year and my interactions with him made me take some solid decisions and he guided me a lot in what I do. I support him fully in the present and for future for any steps he takes. [[Mohan_chml|Mohi]] Sep 17 16:32:11 UTC 2010
 

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About Me

Linux user since 2004 (Registered Linux User #458827, Ubuntu User #19076). I'm interested in computer history, user support and audio/video production.

Very technical but not a programmer, I try to make my experience and knowledge available to people who require help. This allows me to get complete perspective of how the distribution is used by different people, as well as discover different projects and collect opinions on user experience. Highly motivated to learn and support Ubuntu. I prefer engaging in a conversation with knowledgeable individuals as opposed to going through documentation.

My forte is in GNOME, media production, testing and QA. I am currently trying to concentrate on community involvement, server competency, and a solid understanding of X.org. By communicating with developers and helping users troubleshooting audio issues, my understanding of the Linux audio subsystem and the various audio projects involved has increased. I am interested in improving the state of video editing software for Linux and provide feedback on protects like Cinellera, Lumiera and Pitivi.

I try to stay up to date on bugs users of Ubuntu are facing. I am involved in reporting, debugging, confirming, and general triage of bugs. As a member of the Ubuntu budsquad and bugcontrol teams, usb-creator is the the package I've decided to adopt and keep an eye on. My work-flow process when it comes to bugs is finding previously reported issues, testing proposed resolutions, and finally triaging the bug once it has enough information for developers.

I can help others effectively report, debug, confirm, subscribe and triage bugs. See the Custom "Ubuntu" Google Search which is helpful for searching bugs, threads and blogs relating to Ubuntu (contact me to add a site to the search index).

As the Ubuntu user base grows every day, the group effort will make Ubuntu a better distribution.

In the next few years I would like our communities develop the following:

  • Ubuntu Hardware Database

  • FOSS Human voices (TTS and Accessibility)
  • Better Mozilla integration (Including Thunderbird by default)
  • Wacom configuration front-end (GNOME3 will have this)

Certifications

  • Digital Technical Production - College Certificate
  • LPI - Linux Professional Institute
  • UCP - Ubuntu Certified Professional

Contributions To The Ubuntu Community

Documentation

Ideas

Group Memberships

You can view all my group memberships here.

Ubuntu Events

Goals

  • Learning and practising the art of code.
  • Becoming part of the Ubuntu IRC and Forum Council.

  • Starting a community-maintained Hardware Database, improving the current state of Linux hardware support.

Proposal for Needs Packaging/Testing

Top Bugs

  • See my top bugs which I would like to see fixed in the upcomming LTS release

Testimonials

David is a relentless community contributor. Although he is a Canonical employee at Support, he goes way beyond any of his duties by actively engaging the local community, filing bug reports and advocating Ubuntu user to anyone. David does not stand around watching and chatting, he MAKES THINGS HAPPEN. Be careful what you comment around him, if it makes sense and takes Ubuntu further, he'll do it Smile :) -- FabianRodriguez

David has been of awesome help in organizing some of the latest events in Ubuntu-Quebec. He's not afraid to step in and make things happen, and go the extra mile to make Ubuntu and our LoCo rock Smile :) -- mathieu-tl 2009-11-18 21:43:25

Is there anything you found missing from Ubuntu at this link? If so, PM David about what he did in it and he will update his past activities on it(He actually has some memory loss in what he did for the community :D). I am with Him for about an year and my interactions with him made me take some solid decisions and he guided me a lot in what I do. I support him fully in the present and for future for any steps he takes. Mohi Sep 17 16:32:11 UTC 2010

This section is open to anyone who would like to comment on my contribution to the Ubuntu community

Ubuntu Member Since Nov. 2009

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