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| I am a 24 year old vision impaired job seeker living in Sydney, Australia. I have been using Linux since early 2001. My history of distributions used is Debian 2.2, Slackware 8.0 through to 10.0, and Ubuntu Warty (from preview release) onwards.I have a bachelor of Music, and a certificate 4 in information technology, technical support. | I am a 25 year old vision impaired job seeker living in Australia. I have been using Linux since early 2001. My history of distributions used is Debian 2.2, Slackware 8.0 through to 10.0, and Ubuntu Warty (from preview release) onwards. I have a bachelor of Music, and a certificate 4 in information technology, technical support. |
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| My Linux contributions started in mid 2003, when I was a Slackware user. I founded the now defunct AudioSlack project, which aimed to package audio/multimedia software for use with the Slackware Linux distribution. My other major contributions have been in the area of Linux accessibility, starting with a couple of releases of a modified Hoary live cd, with extra accessibility, back in early 2005. | My Linux contributions started in mid 2003, when I was a Slackware user. I founded the now defunct AudioSlack project, which aimed to package audio/multimedia software for use with the Slackware Linux distribution. My other major contributions have been in the area of Linux accessibility, starting with a couple of releases of a modified Hoary live cd, with extra accessibility, back in early 2005. |
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| The vast majority of my Ubuntu contribution is accessibility related. I help keep packages up to date, triage any bugs that may be reported, and keep in touch with both upstream and the user base, to get a better idea of what users want, and know what is in the pipeline for the future. | My contributions to Ubuntu are focused in two key areas. My primary interest, is helping keep Ubuntu's accessibility software up to date, and as tightly integrated into the core distribution as possible. My other area of contribution is the Ubuntu Studio project, a derivative of Ubuntu which aims to provide an easy to install and set up operating system for musicians, multimedia artists, graphics and art designers, and video enthusiasts. |
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| I have been working with the Masters of the Universe team for over 12 months, helping with package merges, submitting new accessibility related packages to the repository, and some bug triaging. As a full MOTU, I would continue this work, and as my own knowledge in packaging grows, would endever to help new MOTU hopefuls come up through the ranks, and inspire them to continue helping out with Ubuntu, particularly if they are in any way interested in accessibility. | I have been a member of the MOTU team since January, and as well as keeping all accessibility software in universe/multiverse up to date, have helped where help has been needed. My MOTU workload has included bug triaging, sponsoring uploads, reviewing new packages, assisting with various administrivia, usually relating to meetings, and recently, becoming a member of the MOTU SRU team, a team who's responsibility is to assess the suitability of packages requiring updates in stable releases of Ubuntu. A large amount of my UbuntuStudio work has also involved working with packages from universe/multiverse, as that is where the vast majority of Ubuntu Studio's software resides. |
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| My ultimate goal, is to become a member of the core Ubuntu development team. My focus would be to improve the quality of accessibility that gets shipped as part of the Ubuntu distribution, including working more closely with upstream and users, as well as helping ensure accessibility standards are met, for any application developed for Ubuntu. | As a member of the Ubuntu core development team, I intend to directly work on accessibility related software in main, continuing to triage bugs, keep the accessibility components of the GNOME desktop up to date, and help the other desktop offerings that Ubuntu has, to be accessible as possible. I also intend to help out with Ubuntu's audio infrastructure, tracking upstream projects such as pulseaudio, and the alsa userspace packages, and ensuring that audio is tightly integrated, and feature ritch for all desktops, to ensure all users get the same audio experience. I am also willing to lend a hand where needed, and where I am able. There is always plenty to do, and plenty to learn. I am well aware of my limits, and am always willing to ask if I am unsure, but am always keen to help, especially if it means developing a skill that will be valuable in the future. I love Ubuntu, and want to see it succeed, and continue to grow in both the short term, and long term future. |
LukeYelavich
You can find all my contact details, and evidence of recent packaging/bug work on my [https://launchpad.net/people/themuso Launchpad Page].
About Me
I am a 25 year old vision impaired job seeker living in Australia. I have been using Linux since early 2001. My history of distributions used is Debian 2.2, Slackware 8.0 through to 10.0, and Ubuntu Warty (from preview release) onwards. I have a bachelor of Music, and a certificate 4 in information technology, technical support.
My Linux contributions started in mid 2003, when I was a Slackware user. I founded the now defunct AudioSlack project, which aimed to package audio/multimedia software for use with the Slackware Linux distribution. My other major contributions have been in the area of Linux accessibility, starting with a couple of releases of a modified Hoary live cd, with extra accessibility, back in early 2005.
Ubuntu Work
My contributions to Ubuntu are focused in two key areas. My primary interest, is helping keep Ubuntu's accessibility software up to date, and as tightly integrated into the core distribution as possible. My other area of contribution is the Ubuntu Studio project, a derivative of Ubuntu which aims to provide an easy to install and set up operating system for musicians, multimedia artists, graphics and art designers, and video enthusiasts.
I have been a member of the MOTU team since January, and as well as keeping all accessibility software in universe/multiverse up to date, have helped where help has been needed. My MOTU workload has included bug triaging, sponsoring uploads, reviewing new packages, assisting with various administrivia, usually relating to meetings, and recently, becoming a member of the MOTU SRU team, a team who's responsibility is to assess the suitability of packages requiring updates in stable releases of Ubuntu. A large amount of my UbuntuStudio work has also involved working with packages from universe/multiverse, as that is where the vast majority of Ubuntu Studio's software resides.
As a member of the Ubuntu core development team, I intend to directly work on accessibility related software in main, continuing to triage bugs, keep the accessibility components of the GNOME desktop up to date, and help the other desktop offerings that Ubuntu has, to be accessible as possible. I also intend to help out with Ubuntu's audio infrastructure, tracking upstream projects such as pulseaudio, and the alsa userspace packages, and ensuring that audio is tightly integrated, and feature ritch for all desktops, to ensure all users get the same audio experience.
I am also willing to lend a hand where needed, and where I am able. There is always plenty to do, and plenty to learn. I am well aware of my limits, and am always willing to ask if I am unsure, but am always keen to help, especially if it means developing a skill that will be valuable in the future. I love Ubuntu, and want to see it succeed, and continue to grow in both the short term, and long term future.
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