#Title Tim Sharitt ||<>|| == About Me == === Summary === I've been a Linux user since about 1999. I started with a copy of Linux Mandrake 6.1 (I actually had some floppy distros prior, but Mandrake was the first one I ever installed and really used). I have used many distributions throughout the years, but switched to Ubuntu 6.06 in 2006. I still hop around to different distros, but I have used Linux exclusively since 2007. === Basic Facts === D.O.B.: March 27 1984 Location: Cullman, AL, US === Contact === ||IRC || tim_sharitt @ irc.freenode.net || ||OpenPGP key || [[http://keyserver.ubuntu.com:11371/pks/lookup?search=0x0591051741F5FE9D84F404900B272577DFC1B7A1&op=index|DFC1B7A1]]|| ||Lanuchpad Account || http://launchpad.net/~tsharitt || ||Ubuntu Forums || [[http://ubuntuforums.org/member.php?u=270383|Tim Sharitt]] || ||Blog || http://tim.sharitt.com || == My Contributions == === Ubuntu Forums === I have been a member of the forums since 2007. I try to help wherever I can. I may not be the most knowledgeable person when it comes to Ubuntu, but I am always striving to learn more, and helping others on the forums has help me do just that. I am a member of the Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team. We are a group of people who focus primarily on the [[http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=326|Absolute Beginner Talk]] section of the forums. === IRC === I am often found on [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetRelayChat|IRC]] on irc.freenode.net. Some of my usual channels include: #beginners-help<
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> I always try to find time to help others whenever I can. === Ubuntu Bug Squad === I try to spend a some time every day to help triage a few bugs. This usually consists of commenting, asking for more information, linking to upstream bugs, and adding packages. Some sample bugs that I have worked on: {{https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/@@/bug-unknown}} https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rhythmbox/+bug/316959 <
> {{https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/@@/bug-unknown}} https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/315983/ <
> === LoCo === Unfortunately, the Alabama LoCo is not very active. I would like to see the team become more active (occasional meetings would be a good start) by holding local events as well as participate more in the broader Ubuntu community. Aside from just trying to get the current members motivated, I am also trying to infuse some fresh blood by converting new users. === Team Participation === {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/15994865/Untitled.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntuforums-beginners|Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team]] <
> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/10215246/alabama_flag14.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-us-al|Alabama LoCo]]<
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> {{https://launchpadlibrarian.net/7411685/flask14x14.png}} [[https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-testing|Ubuntu Testing Team]]<
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> {{https://edge.launchpad.net/@@/team}} [[https://edge.launchpad.net/~ubuntuforums-beginners-education|Ubuntu Forums Beginners Team Education Focus Group]] <
> === Future Plans === This is a list of goals which I am actively pursuing, or hope to pursue in the future. * Learn more about packaging and contribute to the MOTU team * Continue providing support on Ubuntu Forums * I would like to apply for Ubuntu membership once I believe I have built a solid body of work within the Ubuntu community * Re-awaken the Alabama loco team... == Testimonials == * Tim Sharitt is a valuable member of the Beginners Team and has recently volunteered to be come further involved in the education focus group. While shy about his contributions and achievements in the community I believe he is a valuable member of the community and support his application for membership. - [[Vantrax]] * Tim is a fantastic member of the Beginners Team, and though I don't often speak with him (time zones are a pain), he seems very helpful and more knowledgeable than he thinks. I would have no hesitation in recommending him for Ubuntu membership, as I think he fully deserves it. Tim's work with the beginners team alone should be enough for membership, and I hope he continues his hard work. [[Joeb454]] * I know Tim Sharitt both by his posts on the Ubuntu Forums as well as his participation on the Beginners Team. He is knowledgeable and conscientious. [[BodhiZazen]] * I was first aware of Tim from his postings on the forums - I was always pleased to read them for their content and attitude to helping others. Since becoming a member of the UFBT he has become a valuable member of the team, his level headed attitude and consistency is welcome in it's sincerity and I hope he continues to contribute to both the forum and the beginners team - I believe him to be a valuable member of the greater community and support him in his application for membership. [[forestpixie]]