Contact Information

• Email: dshufelt@ubuntu.com / j.daniel.smith1@gmail.com

• AIM/ICQ: KobsAves

• IRC: dsmith@irc.freenode.net

• Jabber: Kobs_Aves@jabber.org/Gaim

• MSN: Aves_80@hotmail.com

• Yahoo: kobs_aves

Aspirations

I really believe in Ubuntu's ability to improve peoples computing experiences and would like to make the upcoming Dapper Drake distribution available to people as an alternative to paying for Microsoft Windows. Personally I would like to see at least a few Ubuntu CD's in every major electronics store in the North West. I fully expect allot of resistance at first but I think in the end places like Fry's Electronics and Circuit City are going to give in.

I would like to see a ShipIt type distribution system setup in the Pacific Northwest. This should allow our Loco teams to supply libraries, users and retailers with CD's.

After trying for sometime to get in touch with other Ubuntu fans in the Portland metro area I finally decided to start the Pacific Northwest Loco Team in an effort to try to get a larger group of people together.

Currently I am working on starting the PNWTeam. I've also been helping new users enjoy their Linux experience but I am looking forward to doing some bug squashing and getting involved in a few more projects.

If you would like to help spread Ubuntu please check out teams Project List!

Working On

• Starting the Pacific Northwest Loco Team

  • Preparing team involvement in Software Freedom Day

  • Creating project charters so others can get involved

  • Advocating Ubuntu at Events throughout the Pacific Northwest

  • Helping the OR, WA and PNW teams get official

Accomplishments

• Distributed over 200 Ubuntu CD's in the Portland Metro area to interested parties and ensured that their experiences were enjoyable

• Starting the Pacific Northwest Loco Team

  • Created resources Forum, Team IRC #Ubuntu-PNW, ubuntu-us-pnw@lists.ubuntu.com, Webpage and Wiki.

  • Recruited members
  • Updating the team website and forum

• Organized the PNW Team's involvement in Linuxfest Northwest 2007

• Started the OregonTeam

• Coordinated the first ever PDXTeam meeting

• Gave a speech to Western Washington University (video)

• Assisted with an a Seattle Install Fest and BBQ

• Contributed the following DIY Marketing materials (DIYMarketing):

  • CD Distribution Materials:

    • Ubuntu CD Labels (xfc, Feisty png, Feisty 64bit png)

    • Kubuntu CD Labels (xfc, Feisty png)

    • Edubuntu CD Labels (xfc, Feisty png)

    • Xubuntu CD Labels (xfc, Feisty png)

  • Banner:

    • Loco Team Banner (svg)

  • Presentation (ODP)

Bio

• Age:		31
  Location:		Germany
  Employment:		US Army
  Background:		Consultant, Developer of real time web reporting and data solutions, Network Operations, Quality Assurance, Scripting and Automation, Systems Administrator, and Technician
  Hobbies:		Cooking, Hiking, Playing Guitar, Rock Climbing, and much more
  Favorite Distro:		Ubuntu 10.04
  Most Despised OS:		Currently a tie... Historically Windows ME but currently Vista has joined the ranks with it's technical regression, increased software/hardware development costs, and DRM integrations. I believe Microsoft chose who they consider their customers and it isn't the people paying for the software licenses.

Affiliations

• OregonTeam

• PNWTeam

• PDXTeam

• WashingtonTeam

• Providence Health Systems

• Online Northwest

• Software Freedom Day Portland, OR, Seattle, WA

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