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| I've been using Linux since 1998, starting with Red Hat. I quickly moved to Debian which I used for a number of years but recently made the move to Ubuntu. I tend to use Linux as a desktop OS and feel Ubuntu fits that role better then Debian. I administer Solaris-based systems for a pay-check running on expensive Sun hardware :) | I've been using Linux since 1998, starting with Red Hat. I quickly moved to Debian for a long time, then to Ubuntu during the WartyWarthog release. My local LUG is the Townsville Linux Users Group, for which I administer both the website and Freenode irc channel (#tlug) voluntary. I have a blog at [[http://linuxguy.bur.st/|http://linuxguy.bur.st/]], [[https://launchpad.net/people/rstoffers|a Launchpad page]] and I'm also a member of the following projects and organisations: |
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| Some of my past and current projects include being an active member of my local LUG (Townsville Linux Users Group http://tlug.dnho.net), writing for the KDE Documentation project and helping out various other Linux-related projects. I am also a member of Linux Australia. | * Member of Ubuntu * Member of the Ubuntu DocumentationTeam * Member of [[http://www.freenode.net|Freenode]] Staff * Member of [[http://www.linux.com.au|Linux Australia]] * Member of [[http://tlug.dnho.net|Townsville Linux Users Group]] * Ubuntu IRC operator team member == How Have I Contributed to Ubuntu? == |
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| == Ubuntu == | I am the primary author of the Ubuntu Starter Guide that was released with BreezyBadger and available via Yelp in every Ubuntu BreezyBadger installation. Based on ubuntuguide.org, the [[http://help.ubuntu.com/starterguide/C/index.html|Ubuntu Starter Guide]] aims to address several key criticisms whist being technically correct and open to the Ubuntu community. I also help maintain other documents in the DocumentationTeam subversion repository and help out new contributors to Ubuntu documentation. |
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| I am an active member of the Ubuntu DocumentationTeam and co-maintainer of the Official FAQ Guide for both Ubuntu and Kubuntu (to be released with Breezy). You can also find some of my work on the Ubuntu Wiki. | For DapperDrake I did most of the initial ground work and organisation of the [[http://doc.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/index.html|Ubuntu Desktop Guide]]. |
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| You can have a look at the latest build of the i386 Ubuntu FAQ Guide at: http://www.linuxhd.com/ubuntufaq/faqi386/C/index.html Also see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DocteamProjects |
For EdgyEft I'm getting involved with the [[MOTU]] and maintain the "dolphin" package. I plan on becomming more involved with the [[MOTU]] to help Ubuntu become the best operating system available. |
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| I also help out the WikiTeam by writing new guides or editing things I think need changing on the Ubuntu wiki. Some examples of my wiki-related work where I have contributed significantly include: | |
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| == My Three-Liner == | * [[VMware]] * WindowsDualBootHowTo * BeepMediaPlayer * UbotuUsage * RestrictedFormats |
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| Hi, my name is Robert Stoffers, I am a member of the Ubuntu Documentation Team, currently co-maintainer of the i386, AMD64 and PowerPC Ubuntu FAQ Guides and I also write howto's for the Ubuntu Wiki. In the last few months I have done a lot of work on the Ubuntu FAQ Guide, rewriting big parts of it again from scratch for Breezy. I also have started work on the Kubuntu FAQ Guide and have written documentation for the KDE documentation team in the past. | Other stuff that I have contributed to the Ubuntu community include: |
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| I advocate Ubuntu to my local community through installfests with my local LUG and anywhere else can. I also help out users in #ubuntu and in real life from time to time. Other then the above and earning a paycheck, the rest of my time is devoted to my very understanding family. | * Ongoing administration of the Freenode #ubuntu IRC channel * [[Presentations]] - Promoting Ubuntu and Linux in my local community * [[LaptopTestingTeam/CompaqPresarioM2000]] - Current contact for my laptop on the LaptopTestingTeam |
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| == Contact == | == How To Contact Me == |
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| rob^ on irc.freenode.net, find me on #ubuntu-doc, #tlug. | * IRC - '''rob''' on irc.freenode.net, find me on #ubuntu, #freenode-social. I'm also a Freenode staff member so if you have any issues regarding the Freenode IRC network, feel free to contact me. * Jabber - rjls@jabber.org == Links == * [[http://rate.affero.net/leobert|Affero]] - Want to thank me? Consider donating to various free software organizations on my behalf! |
About Me
I've been using Linux since 1998, starting with Red Hat. I quickly moved to Debian for a long time, then to Ubuntu during the WartyWarthog release. My local LUG is the Townsville Linux Users Group, for which I administer both the website and Freenode irc channel (#tlug) voluntary. I have a blog at http://linuxguy.bur.st/, a Launchpad page and I'm also a member of the following projects and organisations:
- Member of Ubuntu
Member of the Ubuntu DocumentationTeam
Member of Freenode Staff
Member of Linux Australia
Member of Townsville Linux Users Group
- Ubuntu IRC operator team member
How Have I Contributed to Ubuntu?
I am the primary author of the Ubuntu Starter Guide that was released with BreezyBadger and available via Yelp in every Ubuntu BreezyBadger installation. Based on ubuntuguide.org, the Ubuntu Starter Guide aims to address several key criticisms whist being technically correct and open to the Ubuntu community. I also help maintain other documents in the DocumentationTeam subversion repository and help out new contributors to Ubuntu documentation.
For DapperDrake I did most of the initial ground work and organisation of the Ubuntu Desktop Guide.
For EdgyEft I'm getting involved with the MOTU and maintain the "dolphin" package. I plan on becomming more involved with the MOTU to help Ubuntu become the best operating system available.
I also help out the WikiTeam by writing new guides or editing things I think need changing on the Ubuntu wiki. Some examples of my wiki-related work where I have contributed significantly include:
Other stuff that I have contributed to the Ubuntu community include:
- Ongoing administration of the Freenode #ubuntu IRC channel
Presentations - Promoting Ubuntu and Linux in my local community
LaptopTestingTeam/CompaqPresarioM2000 - Current contact for my laptop on the LaptopTestingTeam
How To Contact Me
IRC - rob on irc.freenode.net, find me on #ubuntu, #freenode-social. I'm also a Freenode staff member so if you have any issues regarding the Freenode IRC network, feel free to contact me.
Jabber - rjls@jabber.org
Links
Affero - Want to thank me? Consider donating to various free software organizations on my behalf!
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