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| When we did computer studies at school, we wrote out [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flowchart|flow-charts]] and wrote our code onto a programming sheet to be input onto a 'mini-main-frame'. We got dot matrix print-out and a roll of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punched_tape|punched tape]]. Learning [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flowchart|Flow-Charting]] is a great thing, as it allows you to break tasks down into 'bite-size' chunks. My first Computer was [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Atari_800XL_Plain_White.jpg/300px-Atari_800XL_Plain_White.jpg|Atari800XL]]. It taught me assembly language, along with machine code - for that I'm grateful. I had a Bulletin board running on that little 8 Bit machine, and even stuffed 256KB of RAM into it. On my [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Atari_800XL_Plain_White.jpg/300px-Atari_800XL_Plain_White.jpg|Atari800XL]], I was inspired to study the link between computer and humans with [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking|StephenHawkin]] and how he could 'speak'; I got my little machine speaking using a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trackball|TrackBall]] using [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Instruments_LPC_Speech_Chips|SpeachSynthiserChips]] - do not forget that we had, at best [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language|Assembly Language]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_code|Machine Code]] if we wanted anything more advanced than [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BASIC|BASIC]]. With all that has happened since, I have remained interested in [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Accessibility_Initiative|accessibilty]] with and for computers. I have been up to senior support level in a UNIX environment, but that was quite a few years ago (Think Windows 3.0); so I've forgotten a lot. Coming back to the area, especially with what Ubuntu has achieved is like coming home. == My Involvement with the Ubuntu Community == The areas that I involve myself with are listed below. If you ever have a query that you are unsure about, please do not hesitate to get in touch; I do not bite. Consider me as a friendly librarian. I may not know the answer immediately, but I can point you to where to find information (having a black belt in google-fu is helpful). I'm now a full ubuntu member. === Bugs === As a member of the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad|bug-squad]] I get reports back for ''standard'' bugs and ''Lubuntu'' specific ones, my activity can be found at [[https://launchpad.net/~phillw/+karma | Bugs]] === Lubuntu === The baby of the family, designed for those 'older' computers that just cannot manage full on ubuntu. You can find details of it over at [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu|about lubuntu]]. I'm really keen on the project for what it can bring to computers that would otherwise be scrapped. |
== My Involvement with the Linux Community == My main involvement with the linux community is the fact that I'm a Linux user. I've been using linux since Ubuntu 8.10, and since linux mint 9 I've been started using linux mint. As for Linux Mint I'm just a user, and whenever I can, I submit bugs. As a second project I work for the Lubuntu project, the lightweight ubuntu for old computers, I basically try to help out on their channel ( '''#lubuntu''') wherever I can (and of course have a lot of fun with the other lads out there!). At last I'm also working for the gmpc project (Gnome Music Player Client), it is a graphical front-end for MPD (Music Player Daemon). The player carries with a lot of functions, and still achieves to use minimal resources. I help the project by translating words to Dutch, help out on the channel '''#gmpc''' wherever and whenever I can. Last thing I did and still do for the project is build a website, I've made it and keep it up to date with information about the player. The site can be found here: [[http://gmpclient.org|GMPClient.org]]. |
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| As I am a user of Lubuntu I can be found at '''#lubuntu'''. If you do not have your IRC set up then you can click [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lubuntu|LubuntuIRC]] I also ensure that I am logged on to '''#ubuntu-beginners'''. If you do not have your IRC set up then you can click [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntu-beginners|UbuntuBeginners]] === Ubuntu Forums Work === My post count should say it all. I do recall my first release day, when 9.10 came out and Grub2 was launched upon an unsuspecting audience. It was, to say the least, a busy time. I do keep active in the forum area, and do like an 'un-loved' posting that no one has replied to; it has taught me a lot (such as putting on all the software to programme up an android phone, amongst others). Signing up to [[http://ubuntuforums.org/index.php|Ubuntu Forum]] is something I would strongly recommend every one should do. When I reply to forum posts there is a very good chance that I will subscribe to the thread; this means when you answer, I get an email to let me know you have replied. === Team & Memberships === I am a member of the Lubuntu mailing list along with helping with the Wiki page and IRC. I am also a member of the accessibility mailing list and forum area along with the mailing list for the current version updates and the development ones. I am also a member of the Documentation list, which is how I have become involved with updating the various Wiki pages that people use. I am a part of the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad|bug squad]] and keep an active eye out for those bugs that get logged that I feel I can contribute to (I'm not a programmer). == Current Projects & Goals == I am fortunate that I have access to a 'real web-site' that I have written and can update for '''tutorial mode''' for people to see how it handles various queries in real life. === LAMP === It has caused problems with so many different (out dated) sets of instructions for people to add LAMP to their desktop system. If you want to put LAMP onto your system for learning on, please do follow the class I gave. The notes and slides are available at [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2010/07/28/%23ubuntu-classroom.html|Classroom Notes]]. I am in the process of updating the documentation for LAMP, you can see the draft of it at [[https://wiki.edubuntu.org/phillw/draft|draft LAMP wiki]]. ==== MySQL ==== As a further extension to my LAMP presentation, the commercial site I have written, [[http://mgjuddltd.co.uk/|MGJuddLtd]], also holds the ability to change into tutorial mode for those who want to learn how to efficiently search through MySQL databases. The introduction and tutorial is available at [[http://forum.phillw.net/viewforum.php?f=5|FullText]] this links through to the [[http://mgjuddltd.co.uk/|MGJuddLtd]] site to explain how the enquiries are built, executed and displayed. === Wiki === I update the Lubuntu help pages over at [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/DocumentationHelp|LubuntuHelp]]. I am now also involved with updating the beginners Wiki pages, along with helping update the general ubuntu wiki area. The re-writing of [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP | LAMP wiki]] is by far the biggest project I have undertaken so far. I'm also now a wiki admin person, but use that mainly for the lubuntu project. === Accessibilty === I've recently gotten a commercial site up to Level 3 accessibility (AAA); it is not too difficult (I lie), but I would recommend it to anyone who wants to write websites. The [[http://mgjuddltd.co.uk/|MGJuddLtd]] site is the one that I have taken to that level, which is in no way a small feat for a site full of engineering drawings! Again, if you are interested, please drop me a note and I would me more than happy to give guidance, my experience of getting there is at [[http://forum.phillw.net/viewforum.php?f=14|Accessibilty and the Internet]]. === Future Plans & Projects === As a convert to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu|Lubuntu]], it is my desire to see that project attain official adoption into the family that is Ubuntu. As the 10.10 version progresses I want to investigate accessibility within it. I also want to spread the word on making websites accessible. My thoughts, trials and progress can be found at [[http://forum.phillw.net/viewforum.php?f=14|WebCodingForAccessibility]]. === Web_Hosting === I am very fortunate that my Web Hoster is a registered charity and I feel lucky in life to call him a friend. Whilst the deal is $20 (USD) / year for [[http://forum.phillw.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26|WebHosting]], if you are a student or a group from the ubuntu community, please do ask. Between myself and my web-hoster we do have areas that can be shared for no cost and will not contain advertisements like some other so called "Free" sites, so please do get in touch. ==== What I can do to help ==== If you have a domain name such as uy-forums.net [[http://uy-forums.net/|Ubuntu Youth Forum]] and it is educational / not for profit, then I can host it for free. If you do not have a domain name, but qualify for the free hosting you have a choice of <your-name>.phillw.net or <your-name>.quiet-zone.eu I cannot have advertising on the phillw.net area, but you are permitted to have google-ads on your own domains. A personal .net domain name costs approx 15 USD / year from my domain name provider, ask me if you want me to check up any other names and you are welcome to use who ever you want to register with. == Testimonials == ''If you wish to describe any of my contributions to the Ubuntu Community, please feel free to do so below. Thank You.'' === General Testimonials === === Testimonials for Beginner Team === === Testimonials for Ubuntu Membership === |
If you want to contact me through IRC, I can be found in the following channels: '''#gmpc''': The Gnome Music Player Client support channel, for information, or a nice chat about anything! '''#lubuntu''': the Lubuntu support channel, for information regarding Lubuntu. '''#lubuntu-offtopic''': The Lubuntu offtopic channel, come by to have some fun! :) |
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About Me
Hi, I'm Timothé, aged 17. I was born and live in The Netherlands.
My Involvement with the Linux Community
My main involvement with the linux community is the fact that I'm a Linux user. I've been using linux since Ubuntu 8.10, and since linux mint 9 I've been started using linux mint. As for Linux Mint I'm just a user, and whenever I can, I submit bugs. As a second project I work for the Lubuntu project, the lightweight ubuntu for old computers, I basically try to help out on their channel ( #lubuntu) wherever I can (and of course have a lot of fun with the other lads out there!). At last I'm also working for the gmpc project (Gnome Music Player Client), it is a graphical front-end for MPD (Music Player Daemon). The player carries with a lot of functions, and still achieves to use minimal resources. I help the project by translating words to Dutch, help out on the channel #gmpc wherever and whenever I can. Last thing I did and still do for the project is build a website, I've made it and keep it up to date with information about the player. The site can be found here: GMPClient.org.
IRC
If you want to contact me through IRC, I can be found in the following channels: #gmpc: The Gnome Music Player Client support channel, for information, or a nice chat about anything! #lubuntu: the Lubuntu support channel, for information regarding Lubuntu. #lubuntu-offtopic: The Lubuntu offtopic channel, come by to have some fun! 
Timo_ (last edited 2011-01-15 14:04:12 by ip4da08254)