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| || Current Ubuntu/Linux Version || Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx (netbook) and Xubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwahl (the desktop that is built like Frankenstein's monster)|| | || 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 am the Head Writer at [[http://erielookingproductions.info|Erie Looking Productions]] and produce [[http://ohio.ubuntu-us.org/burningcircle|The Burning Circle]], the podcast of the [[OhioTeam|Ohio LoCo Team]]. I deal with older technology and until recently operated a PowerPC running Lucid Lynx. I also utilize a kirkwood-based [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]] for back-end operations in conjunction with my fairly modern x86-based netbook. 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. | I am the Point of Contact & Leader for Ubuntu Ohio as from April 7, 2013. |
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| Tiered service levels is how I describe my view of computing. I do not currently have a working desktop so operations are split among my smartphone, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]], and my netbook. The netbook is not a desktop replacement by any stretch. When utilized in concert with other devices, I can get by without a desktop. | Beyond that recent change in role I serve as the Head Writer at [[http://erielookingproductions.info|Erie Looking Productions]] and present ''[[http://ohio.ubuntu-us.org/burningcircle|The Burning Circle]]'', the podcast of the [[OhioTeam|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 ''[[http://www.lisnews.org/podcast|LISTen: An LISNews.org Podcast]]'' which deals with more general issues in the realm of library and information science. 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. 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. Materiel 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. I have been [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership|an Ubuntu Member]] since March 15, 2012. ---- |
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| {*} member of [[NGO|Ubuntu in NGOs]] team {*} member of [[OhioTeam|Ubuntu Ohio]] {*} 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 |
{*} Point of Contact & Leader for [[OhioTeam|Ubuntu Ohio]] as from April 7, 2013 |
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| === Testimonials === | {*} member of [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntumembers|Ubuntu Members]] since March 15, 2012 |
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| Yet to come? | {*} member of the [[https://launchpad.net/~not-canonical|Not Canonical]] group where I note I am not employed by Canonical {*} member of [[https://launchpad.net/~xubuntu-doc|Xubuntu Documentation]] team {*} member of [[NGO|Ubuntu in NGOs]] team {*} transitioning into serving as listowner for [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PNLA-L/|PNLA-L]] ---- === Pending Matters === {*} Learn Perl {*} Learn Python {*} File to run for office of Township Trustee at the November 2013 general election to help govern the township I live in <-- '''BLOCKED''' ''until at least 2013-05-08 12:01:00 AM'' {*} Complete paperwork to go back to school by Summer 2013 if possible === Additional Materials === <<Navigation(children, 1)>> |
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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 Point of Contact & Leader for Ubuntu Ohio as from April 7, 2013.
Beyond that recent change in role I serve as 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.
Materiel 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
Point of Contact & Leader for Ubuntu Ohio as from April 7, 2013 presenter of The Burning Circle member of Ubuntu Members since March 15, 2012 member of the Not Canonical group 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 File to run for office of Township Trustee at the November 2013 general election to help govern the township I live in <-- BLOCKED until at least 2013-05-08 12:01:00 AM Complete paperwork to go back to school by Summer 2013 if possible
Additional Materials
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