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| || Current Ubuntu/Linux Version || Xubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot (x86 netbook), Xubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot (ARM system-on-chip), Debian Squeeze (plug computer) || | || Current Ubuntu/Linux Version || Xubuntu 12.04.2 (x86 netbook / [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]]), [[http://www.raspbian.org/|Raspbian]] ([[http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?SKU=70229569|Raspberry Pi Model B]])|| |
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| I deal with preserving older technology in operational status lately and previously used a PowerPC running Lucid Lynx. I utilize a kirkwood-based [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]] for back-end operations at home where tasks are either repetitive or are not necessarily interactive. As Ubuntu does not support the kirkwood variant of ARM I end up gaining proficiency with [[http://www.debian.org/ports/arm/|Debian]] using Squeeze on the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]]. My principal desktop computer is a [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]] that is running the armel release of Oneiric Ocelot. | I bricked a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]] and repurposed my [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]] to bridge the gap fulfilling desktop and server roles. My [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_e71x|old-timey Nokia smartphone]] is dead and [[http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/nokia-2720-fold-blue/4505-6452_7-33896908.html|an old flip phone]] is being utilized with my e-mail being bounced on occasion to the phone via the magic of an MMS gateway. The hand-me-down desktop that previously was in use running [[http://www.vectorlinux.com/|VectorLinux]] Light 7.0 has been put into storage due to power budget issues involving a month-on-month tripling of kilowatt-hour usage. No, I cannot really say I have a ton of consistently working equipment at the moment. |
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| Tiered service levels is how I describe my view of computing at home. My operations are split among [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_e71x|my smartphone]], the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]], my netbook running Xubuntu, and the desktop that is based on the [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard]]. No one device alone covers all that I want to do. In keeping a presence in differing processor platforms I can help serve my community by providing a knowledge base of experience. | Right now my netbook serves up what it can and travels with me. The [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]] is functioning as a desktop with some server functions. There is a Raspberry Pi that initially served as a general purpose server but has been redirected to running [[http://packages.debian.org/mediatomb|MediaTomb]] as part of an in-home project. An Arudino has been purchased by a benefactor which will allow some work in experimentation along the lines of building perhaps a timebase focusing on [[http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwv.cfm|WWV/WWVH]] or some other project that comes to mind with what junkbox parts I do have on-hand. Equipment donations via [[http://amzn.com/w/35SWMCWPMXDJE|this configured Amazon wishlist]] are graciously accepted in this time of cutbacks and continuing equipment failures. As I am not currently gainfully employed, anything received is gratefully appreciated with a cheerful heart. I plan to resume studies but that is uncertain at this time as to how it may proceed. Work-wise I am a trained cataloging librarian and have served at academic libraries. My most recent service was at the American Samoa Community College where I was second-in-command of the institution's library while styled Cataloger. |
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| {*} member of the [[https://launchpad.net/~not-canonical|Not Canonical]] group on [[https://launchpad.net|Launchpad]] where I note I am not employed by Canonical {*} member of [[https://launchpad.net/~xubuntu-doc|Xubuntu Documentation]] team |
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| {*} member of the [[https://launchpad.net/~not-canonical|Not Canonical]] group on [[https://launchpad.net|Launchpad]] where I note I am not employed by Canonical | {*} transitioning into serving as listowner for [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PNLA-L/|PNLA-L]] |
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| {*} member of [[https://launchpad.net/~openbox-desktop.team|openbox-desktop]] team | |
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| === Future Goals === | === Pending Matters === |
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| {*} Increase proficiency in using Scribus so as to make better signage and other marketing materials for my LoCo | {*} Learn Python |
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| {*} Begin securing IT proficiency certifications | {*} Locally evangelize Ubuntu and its many flavors further <-- '''BLOCKED''' ''as per discussion of local deficiencies in Ashtabula County relative to public safety and community security and how that damages the lowest level of Maslow's Hierachy of Needs'' |
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| {*} Concluding preliminaries so as to run for office of Township Trustee at the November 2013 general election to help govern the township I live in <-- '''BLOCKED''' ''until 2013-05-08 12:01:00 AM'' | |
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| {*} Complete paperwork to go back to school by Summer 2013 if possible |
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Name |
Stephen Michael Kellat |
SIP |
1580 on sip.sdf.org |
IRC |
skellat on irc.freenode.net |
Jabber |
alpacaherder on jabber.org |
identi.ca |
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Current Ubuntu/Linux Version |
Xubuntu 12.04.2 (x86 netbook / BeagleBoard-xM), Raspbian (Raspberry Pi Model B) |
About Me
I am the Head Writer at Erie Looking Productions and present The Burning Circle, the podcast of the Ohio LoCo Team. The podcast now has over sixty episodes and has been active for over a calendar year. Outside the Ubuntu realm I have presented since December 2007 LISTen: An LISNews.org Podcast which deals with more general issues in the realm of library and information science.
I bricked a SheevaPlug and repurposed my BeagleBoard-xM to bridge the gap fulfilling desktop and server roles. My old-timey Nokia smartphone is dead and an old flip phone is being utilized with my e-mail being bounced on occasion to the phone via the magic of an MMS gateway. The hand-me-down desktop that previously was in use running VectorLinux Light 7.0 has been put into storage due to power budget issues involving a month-on-month tripling of kilowatt-hour usage. No, I cannot really say I have a ton of consistently working equipment at the moment.
Right now my netbook serves up what it can and travels with me. The BeagleBoard-xM is functioning as a desktop with some server functions. There is a Raspberry Pi that initially served as a general purpose server but has been redirected to running MediaTomb as part of an in-home project. An Arudino has been purchased by a benefactor which will allow some work in experimentation along the lines of building perhaps a timebase focusing on WWV/WWVH or some other project that comes to mind with what junkbox parts I do have on-hand.
Equipment donations via this configured Amazon wishlist are graciously accepted in this time of cutbacks and continuing equipment failures. As I am not currently gainfully employed, anything received is gratefully appreciated with a cheerful heart. I plan to resume studies but that is uncertain at this time as to how it may proceed. Work-wise I am a trained cataloging librarian and have served at academic libraries. My most recent service was at the American Samoa Community College where I was second-in-command of the institution's library while styled Cataloger.
I have been an Ubuntu Member since March 15, 2012.
Activities
presenter of The Burning Circle member of Ubuntu Ohio member of Ubuntu Members since March 15, 2012 member of the Not Canonical group on Launchpad where I note I am not employed by Canonical member of Xubuntu Documentation team member of Ubuntu in NGOs team transitioning into serving as listowner for PNLA-L
Pending Matters
- Learn Perl Learn Python Locally evangelize Ubuntu and its many flavors further <-- BLOCKED as per discussion of local deficiencies in Ashtabula County relative to public safety and community security and how that damages the lowest level of Maslow's Hierachy of Needs Concluding preliminaries so as to run for office of Township Trustee at the November 2013 general election to help govern the township I live in <-- BLOCKED until 2013-05-08 12:01:00 AM Complete paperwork to go back to school by Summer 2013 if possible
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