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About Me

Summary

I've been a Linux user since about 1999. I started with a copy of Linux Mandrake 6.1 (I actually had some floppy distros prior, but Mandrake was the first one I ever installed and really used). I have used many distributions throughout the years, but switched to Ubuntu 6.06 in 2006. I still hop around to different distros, but I have used Linux exclusively since 2007.

Basic Facts

D.O.B.: March 27 1984

Location: Cullman, AL, US

Contact

My Contributions

Ubuntu Forums

I have been a member of the forums since 2007. I try to help wherever I can. I may not be the most knowledgeable person when it comes to Ubuntu, but I am always striving to learn more, and helping others on the forums has help me do just that.

I am a member of the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team. We are a group of people who focus primarily on the Absolute Beginner Talk section of the forums.

IRC

I am often found on IRC on irc.freenode.net. Some of my usual channels include:

#beginners-help
#ubuntu
#ubuntu-programming
#ubuntu-us-al
#ubuntuforums
#ubuntuforums-beginners
#ubuntuforums-unanswered

I always try to find time to help others whenever I can.

Ubuntu Bug Squad

I try to spend a some time every day to help triage a few bugs. This usually consists of commenting, asking for more information, linking to upstream bugs, and adding packages.

Some sample bugs that I have worked on:

https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rhythmbox/+bug/316959
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/315983/

LoCo

Unfortunately, the Alabama LoCo is not very active. I would like to see the team become more active (occasional meetings would be a good start) by holding local events as well as participate more in the broader Ubuntu community.

Aside from just trying to get the current members motivated, I am also trying to infuse some fresh blood by converting new users.

Team Participation

Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team
Alabama LoCo
Ubuntu BugSquad
Ubuntu Testing Team
Ubuntu Users
Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Education Focus Group

Future Plans

This is a list of goals which I am actively pursuing, or hope to pursue in the future.

• Learn more about packaging and contribute to the MOTU team
• Continue providing support on Ubuntu Forums
• I would like to apply for Ubuntu membership once I believe I have built a solid body of work within the Ubuntu community
• Re-awaken the Alabama loco team...

Testimonials

• Tim Sharitt is a valuable member of the Beginners Team and has recently volunteered to be come further involved in the education focus group. While shy about his contributions and achievements in the community I believe he is a valuable member of the community and support his application for membership. - Vantrax

• Tim is a fantastic member of the Beginners Team, and though I don't often speak with him (time zones are a pain), he seems very helpful and more knowledgeable than he thinks. I would have no hesitation in recommending him for Ubuntu membership, as I think he fully deserves it. Tim's work with the beginners team alone should be enough for membership, and I hope he continues his hard work. Joeb454

• I know Tim Sharitt both by his posts on the Ubuntu Forums as well as his participation on the Beginners Team. He is knowledgeable and conscientious. BodhiZazen

• I was first aware of Tim from his postings on the forums - I was always pleased to read them for their content and attitude to helping others. Since becoming a member of the UFBT he has become a valuable member of the team, his level headed attitude and consistency is welcome in it's sincerity and I hope he continues to contribute to both the forum and the beginners team - I believe him to be a valuable member of the greater community and support him in his application for membership. forestpixie