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| == Introduction == | == About Me == |
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| Hello fellow Ubuntu users. I am matt_symes. | My name is David Mohammed also known as "fossfreedom". |
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| I am a software developer coding in C/C++, Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript and shell scripting. I also build and fix computers and configure networks. | I'm an Ubuntu user since Hardy. I am a senior systems engineer for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. I do programming as my day-job and as a hobby. I am always interested in learning new things and will throw my hands up for quite readily. |
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| I run an Ubuntu 11.04 server and Ubuntu development version (currently 12.04) on my laptop. I also use Arch, Gentoo and Fedora and change between them as the mood takes me. | I have signed (https://launchpad.net/~fossfreedom/+codesofconduct) the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. |
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| I first got into software development when using a BBC Model B 32K computer. Yes, you read that correct - 32K of memory ! I started writing in BASIC on it and then taught myself 6502 assembler. I then moved onto a Commodore 64, games consoles and, finally, onto PCs. I studied computer science at university and and then started my career developing software in C/C++ mainly on the Windows platform. I had my first taste of Linux using Mandrake (now Mandriva) and Red Hat before it became RHEL. Back in those days it was alot more difficult to configure and, with only a dial up modem to get technical information, could be a right pain. Because work was based on Windows, i concentrated on Windows. I always kept an eye open to see what was happening with Linux but never used it as my main operating system. That changed with the release Ubuntu 9.10. I had bought a new Laptop and managed to completely erase the hard drive including the recovery partition, so much so that no recovery software would get the partitions back. At that time, I did not want to shell out for another copy of Windows. I had been running Ubuntu in a virtual machine before that so i felt comfortable enough to install it as my main operating system. It's Windows that i now run in a virtual machine. |
|| lp || https://launchpad.net/~fossfreedom || || Email || foss.freedom@gmail.com || || Website || https://xpressubuntu.wordpress.com/submit-a-tip-and-blog/ || || Github || https://github.com/fossfreedom || || G+ || https://plus.google.com/+davidfossfreedommohammed || |
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| My main contributions to Ubuntu have been through the Ubuntu forums where i try to offer help and advice in, hopefully, a polite manner; although others will be the judge of that. I report spam and abusive or inappropriate posts whenever i see them. | * Community Moderator on Ask Ubuntu. http://askubuntu.com/users/14356/fossfreedom (123,050 rep) |
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| I also wrote a script along with other forum members including hippytaff, to help diagnose wireless problems. | * Project Lead of budgie-remix - a Ubuntu based distro that has its number one goal to become an official community flavour. - https://budgie-remix.org/ * UbuntuForums contributor (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=600258) reaching "Ubuntu Cappuccino Scuro" * Member of the Launchpad Translators and active contributor of the English (GB) translation group * Active programmer of all things Ubuntu - notably Rhythmbox plugins, indicator-sysmonitor (Unity App indicator) * Maintain PPAs - the very popular rhythmbox-plugins PPA, rhythmbox and several other PPAs * Upstream (Debian) Alternative-Toolbar Debian package and currently pursuing upstreaming of budgie-desktop * I blog about all things Ubuntu - https://xpressubuntu.wordpress.com. |
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| I plan to continue using Linux and Ubuntu as my main operating system. My server has been very stable indeed, running Ubuntu. I plan on getting more involved in the testing side of Ubuntu and i have been considering starting or joining a software development project if time permits me. I am also considering using IRC alot more than i currently do. | My number one goal for the future is to add "Ubuntu Budgie" as an official community flavour of Ubuntu. Budgie-remix is a ground-up distro based on 16.04 utilising the superb budgie-desktop. Building a growing community around this new flavour is a challenge - currently building rapidly through G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106822666079268690759) and Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/budgieremix) |
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| Please feel free to comment. I always appreciate constructive criticism. | If you are not already an Ubuntu member please use the following google+ document and your testimonial will be copy-pasted into this section.^*^ - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FyrvdN_pVbKHNCh15aoMCvcQmI3t8kx--TrwyQJ6nfo/edit?usp=sharing {*} David is one of those guys that is always ready to help, even when he’s busy with something important and will give helpful feedback ''even without you asking for it...'' (https://launchpad.net/~fabrizio-marana) {*} Huge +1, I didn’t know you were not already a member otherwise I would have bugged you about it way more often. Looking forward to seeing the process of budgie becoming an official derivative. (https://launchpad.net/~jorge) {*} I’ve been using David’s software for years and he has always been approachable, patient and respectful in line with Ubuntu’s Code of Conduct. He is a valuable asset to developers and users alike and like so many existing members he is a great example of the Ubuntu ethos; linux for human beings. (https://launchpad.net)/~tenleftfingers) {*} I know David only from chat contact on AskUbuntu.com, I experienced him as a friendly person who is dedicated to the cause and always helpful. (https://launchpad.net/~videonauth) {*} fossfreedom is an incredibly smart Ubuntu user who is always eager to share his knowledge with others. Since the beginning of 2012, he has served as a community-elected moderator on Ask Ubuntu. During this time he has demonstrated fairness and impartiality. I wholeheartedly recommend him for membership. (https://launchpad.net/~george-edison55 (Nathan Osman)) {*} David's contributions as an elected moderator on AskUbuntu.com have been consistently helpful. He's made the site a better place by providing good content as well as guidance. His membership is long overdue. :) (https://launchpad.net/~stefano-palazzo (Stefano Palazzo)) {*} As solid a contributor to the Ubuntu community as you'll ever find. David has put ''the'' most sustained effort into moderating on Ask Ubuntu, to the point he's starting to put the rest of us to shame. Will make Ubuntu better. Seriously though, stop reading this and approve his membership. -- [[LaunchpadHome:oli]] <<DateTime(2016-06-10T14:00:17+0100)>> {*} I've known fossfreedom from chatting on AskUbuntu.com since 2012. He's a keen Ubuntu user who is always willing to help, and share his knowledge with others. He’s very professional, and deserves to be a member. (https://launchpad.net/~adabbas) (Mitch) {*} I met David on Ask Ubuntu back when I was a very new user, and then later as I joined him on the moderation team. He has always been kind, helpful, and cool; even when dealing with problem users. Besides his answers and moderation on AU he has made many important contributions to Ubuntu, including his rhythmbox plugin work and budgie desktop. I highly highly recommend him for membership! -- [[LaunchpadHome:sethj]] <<DateTime(2016-06-22T03:47:38Z)>> {*} fossfreedom is one of those users who have played a very significant role in help shape up Ask Ubuntu to what it is today. Some of his answers are nothing short of extraordinary and he somehow managed to outdo himself after becoming a moderator too. It's a privilege to have been a part of the mod team with him and I think it's about time he actually becomes a Ubuntu member. -- [[LaunchpadHome:barneedhar]] <<DateTime(2016-06-25T14:53:48+0530)>> * The wiki is currently in editing lockdown due to spam attacks; only members of the ~ubuntumembers team on Launchpad can edit it directly. |
About Me
My name is David Mohammed also known as "fossfreedom".
I'm an Ubuntu user since Hardy. I am a senior systems engineer for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. I do programming as my day-job and as a hobby. I am always interested in learning new things and will throw my hands up for quite readily.
I have signed (https://launchpad.net/~fossfreedom/+codesofconduct) the Ubuntu Code of Conduct.
Contact Information
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Contributions
Community Moderator on Ask Ubuntu. http://askubuntu.com/users/14356/fossfreedom (123,050 rep)
Project Lead of budgie-remix - a Ubuntu based distro that has its number one goal to become an official community flavour. - https://budgie-remix.org/
UbuntuForums contributor (http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=600258) reaching "Ubuntu Cappuccino Scuro"
- Member of the Launchpad Translators and active contributor of the English (GB) translation group
- Active programmer of all things Ubuntu - notably Rhythmbox plugins, indicator-sysmonitor (Unity App indicator)
- Maintain PPAs - the very popular rhythmbox-plugins PPA, rhythmbox and several other PPAs
- Upstream (Debian) Alternative-Toolbar Debian package and currently pursuing upstreaming of budgie-desktop
I blog about all things Ubuntu - https://xpressubuntu.wordpress.com.
Future Goals
My number one goal for the future is to add "Ubuntu Budgie" as an official community flavour of Ubuntu. Budgie-remix is a ground-up distro based on 16.04 utilising the superb budgie-desktop.
Building a growing community around this new flavour is a challenge - currently building rapidly through G+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106822666079268690759) and Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/budgieremix)
Testimonials
Note: If you have anything nice to say about this person, please do add it below along with @ SIG @ (no spaces). The @ SIG @ command will sign your name and date/time it after you "Save Changes".
If you are not already an Ubuntu member please use the following google+ document and your testimonial will be copy-pasted into this section.*
David is one of those guys that is always ready to help, even when he’s busy with something important and will give helpful feedback even without you asking for it... (https://launchpad.net/~fabrizio-marana)
Huge +1, I didn’t know you were not already a member otherwise I would have bugged you about it way more often. Looking forward to seeing the process of budgie becoming an official derivative. (https://launchpad.net/~jorge)
I’ve been using David’s software for years and he has always been approachable, patient and respectful in line with Ubuntu’s Code of Conduct. He is a valuable asset to developers and users alike and like so many existing members he is a great example of the Ubuntu ethos; linux for human beings. (https://launchpad.net)/~tenleftfingers)
I know David only from chat contact on AskUbuntu.com, I experienced him as a friendly person who is dedicated to the cause and always helpful. (https://launchpad.net/~videonauth)
fossfreedom is an incredibly smart Ubuntu user who is always eager to share his knowledge with others. Since the beginning of 2012, he has served as a community-elected moderator on Ask Ubuntu. During this time he has demonstrated fairness and impartiality. I wholeheartedly recommend him for membership. (https://launchpad.net/~george-edison55 (Nathan Osman))
David's contributions as an elected moderator on AskUbuntu.com have been consistently helpful. He's made the site a better place by providing good content as well as guidance. His membership is long overdue. 
(https://launchpad.net/~stefano-palazzo (Stefano Palazzo))
As solid a contributor to the Ubuntu community as you'll ever find. David has put the most sustained effort into moderating on Ask Ubuntu, to the point he's starting to put the rest of us to shame. Will make Ubuntu better. Seriously though, stop reading this and approve his membership. -- oli 2016-06-10 13:00:17
I've known fossfreedom from chatting on AskUbuntu.com since 2012. He's a keen Ubuntu user who is always willing to help, and share his knowledge with others. He’s very professional, and deserves to be a member. (https://launchpad.net/~adabbas) (Mitch)
I met David on Ask Ubuntu back when I was a very new user, and then later as I joined him on the moderation team. He has always been kind, helpful, and cool; even when dealing with problem users. Besides his answers and moderation on AU he has made many important contributions to Ubuntu, including his rhythmbox plugin work and budgie desktop. I highly highly recommend him for membership! -- sethj 2016-06-22 03:47:38
fossfreedom is one of those users who have played a very significant role in help shape up Ask Ubuntu to what it is today. Some of his answers are nothing short of extraordinary and he somehow managed to outdo himself after becoming a moderator too. It's a privilege to have been a part of the mod team with him and I think it's about time he actually becomes a Ubuntu member. -- barneedhar 2016-06-25 09:23:48
* The wiki is currently in editing lockdown due to spam attacks; only members of the ~ubuntumembers team on Launchpad can edit it directly.
fossfreedom (last edited 2016-06-27 10:19:47 by popey)