##master-page:HomepageTemplate #format wiki #language en ||<>|| == Contact Information == || {{http://launchpad.net/@@/person}} Name || Ben Donald-Wilson || || {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/1927900/AusDotMap.png}} Timezone || UTC +11|| || {{https://launchpad.net/favicon.ico}} Launchpad ID || [[https://launchpad.net/~benny|benny]] || || {{http://launchpad.net/@@/language}} IRC || benonsoftware {{{on}}} irc.freenode.net || || {{https://launchpad.net/@@/mail}} Email || benny @ ubuntu.com || || '''Website''': || http://benonsoftware.com/ || == About Me == I'm currently a student in Melbourne, Australia who's interested in open source software and operating systems. === Contributions === * I've held Ubuntu UserDays sessions over the past 3 cycles. * Natty cycle I held a session titled [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2011/09/25/%23ubuntu-classroom.html#t00:00|"Launchpad Basics"]] * Oneiric cycle I held a session titled [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2012/01/15/%23ubuntu-classroom.html#t01:00|"How to Get Involved with the Community"]] * for the Precise cycle I held a session titled [[http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2012/06/24/%23ubuntu-classroom.html#t00:00|"Finding Helpful Resources"]] == Future Goals == * I would like to, one day learn Python or another programming language. (Currently I have nearly no time to complete this.) == Testimonials == If you know me and have something nice to say, please leave a comment below. Benny, or benonsoftware on the IRC, has been a great help in term of classes. I have assisted two of them, and he did a great effort to have very good material, and explain things very clearly. After the oneiric User Days, he wanted to join the Classroom Team. I think *that* is the desire to help the community, and make a better world, going step by step. He really deserves it. José Antonio Rey - [[https://launchpad.net/~joseeantonior|joseeantonior]] Although I have not been involved with Ben on a specific project, he does seem enthusiastic in Ubuntu-AU events and meetings. Joel Pickett [[https://launchpad.net/~jpickett|~jpickett]] I've worked with Ben in the Ubuntu Beginners Team - he is a proactive and enthusiastic proponent of Ubuntu. His help with the User Days enables more of those we wish to see using Ubuntu to do so - we need more people to do this. I have no hesitation whatsoever in supporting his application for Ubuntu Membership - [[forestpiskie]] ---- Hmm, well what to say? Ben gained his full Ubuntu membership, he was offered sponsorship to UDS which because of his age he could not use. He is an admin for [[http://thesii.org/ | The SII]]. He has his own server area to learn and use. But, apart from all of that which he has earned; he is great fun & a seriously dedicated person. I can think of no one who is better placed to get UY back up & running, his humour and drive will filter out to everyone he meets. [[phillw]] CategoryHomepage