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Re: Self introduction: loranallensmith
by Allen Smith 27 Dec '24

27 Dec '24

Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction! I'll check out CommOps, Mindshare, and the musicians SIG too! On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 5:07 AM Ankur Sinha <sanjay.ankur(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Allen > > Lovely to meet you! > > I guess CommOps and Mindshare may be worth looking into since they're > in-charge of enabling the community. (They should be in the org chart > that is linked to in the Welcome to Fedora tickets). There's also the > Fedora musicians SIG if you'd like to get involved there. They maintian > the Fedora Jam Lab: > > https://fedoraproject.org/labs/jam > > Please do let us know here, or on the ticket, or on any other community > channels if we can do anything at all to help :) > > > On Mon, Dec 02, 2024 11:31:26 -0500, Allen Smith via fedora-join wrote: > > Howdy everybody, > > > > My name is Allen. I'm a new contributor here and still sort of getting > my > > bearings. > > > > I've been working with FOSS in one way or another since the late 1990s or > > so, initially as a passive consumer of all the things and eventually as > an > > active participant, contributor, and occasional maintainer in various > > projects and communities. I've been working full-time in the open source > > realm for the last 10 years or so, primarily doing developer relations > work. > > > > My background is kind of split equally between motion picture production, > > tech leadership, and community organizing, so DevRel and that type of > work > > seems to be a good niche for me in the FOSS world. If any folks are > > curious, I've got a small portfolio of my work published at > > https://loranallensmith.me. > > > > As for computing, I have two primary workstations I use daily. My laptop > > is running Fedora, and I've got an old Macbook that I use mostly for > > creative work like video/audio production, graphic design, etc. I also > > have a super old iMac running Linux Mint that I use for ham radio stuff > and > > random background projects like digitizing old home videos and slide > film. > > > > When it comes to workflow tools, I use Git for mostly everything and am > > familiar (but quite rusty) with Subversion and other version control > > tools. I'm a bit of a polyglot when it comes to programming languages. > > Most of the development work I've done has historically been in Python > and > > Ruby, but my work in DevRel has helped me gain some basic proficiency in > a > > breadth of languages and frameworks (though not necessarily a deep level > of > > expertise in any one of them). Lately, I find myself working more with > Go > > and have been tinkering around trying to build console-based children's > > games to learn Rust better. > > > > In terms of communication platforms, I've mostly used Campfire and Slack > > for real-time chat in my day jobs. My preference tends to be for async > > collaboration via threaded discussion (e.g. GitHub issues/PRs, forums, > > etc.) I have some experience with moderation and administering forums, > but > > it's not something I've done for any length of time. My experience > > participating in mailing lists is minimal, though I subscribe to quite a > > few to stay up to date on various projects and topics. > > > > I'm still sorting out how much of a commitment I can make toward > > volunteering. My instinct is saying that a few hours a week might be a > > good starting point as I listen and learn my way around. I suspect I'd > be > > able to commit to more over time though. > > > > On the personal side of things, I'm a dad. I live in Charlotte, North > > Carolina in the US. I'm a lifelong musician, writer, and computer > nerd. I > > like to tinker and work with my hands, so I tend to enjoy things like > > gardening, crocheting, and cooking. As I mentioned above, I'm also a ham > > (KO4ABW) if you're into that sort of thing too. :-) > > > > Looking forward to learning more about folks and collaborating! > > > > Allen > > > > -- > > Allen Smith > > loranallensmith(a)gmail.com > > -- > > _______________________________________________ > > fedora-join mailing list -- fedora-join(a)lists.fedoraproject.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to > fedora-join-leave(a)lists.fedoraproject.org > > Fedora Code of Conduct: > https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ > > List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines > > List Archives: > https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/fedora-join@lists.fedoraproje… > > Do not reply to spam, report it: > https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure/new_issue > > -- > Thanks, > Regards, > Ankur Sinha "FranciscoD" (He / Him / His) | > https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Ankursinha > Time zone: Europe/London > -- Allen Smith loranallensmith(a)gmail.com

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Introduction
by perpetrator 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Hi guys, I'm Muneer S, a 19-year-old CS undergrad from Kerala, India. I love photography, movies, and rock music—both creating and consuming them. I also play chess occasionally. I don't feel like you guys need to know my entire history, but if you feel like it, I'm more than happy to do an info dump. I got into the whole FOSS universe when I joined college. I met this really smart guy who taught me a lot about FOSS, Linux, and other things. Fedora was his suggestion. At the time, I didn’t have my own laptop, so I tested it on a friend’s laptop. For the last 4-5 months, I’ve been using Fedora with KDE. This is my first laptop, and my first Linux distribution. I found the Fedora-KDE combo to be really great, so I decided to stick with it. The main reason I started using Fedora was because of its resource efficiency. When I had Windows on my laptop, it used about 4.5 GB of my 8 GB RAM just after boot up, stuff like Microsoft edge, Anti-virus and another bunch stuff like just running and i can'nt do anything about it So i said "Why don't you keep the rest too, im done". It's my first laptop, and it’s really dear to me, so I wanted to keep it running smoothly. That's one of the many reasons I chose Fedora. As I mentioned, my friend and I began having discussions about FOSS, Linux, and the dark side of proprietary software. I started digging deeper, and before we knew it, FOSS became a big part of our lives. The reason I stand with FOSS is that it fights against capitalism, and I have been personally affected by its consequences many times. I see FOSS as a way to give back and make a positive impact on society in whatever ways I can. At the beginning of the year, we started our own independent FOSS club with one simple goal: to promote FOSS culture at our college. We faced a lot of struggles, but we managed to get things off the ground. Now, almost a year later, the club is up and running, and I’ve learned a lot throughout the journey. I served as both the leader and the designer of the club. I created stickers, posters, and other design materials using GIMP and Inkscape. We conducted workshops, Linux installation fests, community meetups, and talks. We also attended talks and conferences and connected with other communities. I even contributed to an inspiring FOSS healthcare project called the Open Healthcare Network. It was my first contribution. At the time, I didn’t have a laptop, so I tried contributing using a terminal emulator on my phone and on a friend's laptop, but it didn’t work out. After I got my laptop, within a week, I made a pull request. It was a proud moment for me, because instead of making a clone project, I spent time working on a real-life project that made a difference in someone’s life, and I learned a ton in the process. Later, I discovered the concept of Digital Public Goods and learned that Fedora is one of them. I’ve heard a lot about Fedora's welcoming community, and that's why I’m here now. As for my skills, I’m proficient in Python, Bash, data analytics, front-end web development, Docker, and designing in general. And I'm willing to learn more stuff like PyQt, back-end dev, packaging or even AI, to contribute to the community. I guess i have to be honest about my intentions. As an engineering student, I know about Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and I would love to participate. It’s an opportunity that will help me greatly, and I’m willing to put in the time and effort to make it happen. I’m on almost every messaging platform, but Telegram is my preferred one. Matrix works too. I haven’t used mailing lists before, but my guess is you just send an email to fedora-join(a)lists.fedoraproject.org. And I can dedicate about 5 or 6 hours per week minimum.

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Introduction - Luke Davidson
by Luke Davidson 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Hello all, Happy to volunteer/contribute! I have some experience in Python and have contributed a small bugfix to rhinstaller/anaconda in the past. I am also a system administrator by trade and would be happy to assist in either area. -- Thank you, Luke Davidson

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lumbersnack - Ian Eddy
by Ian Eddy 11 Dec '24

11 Dec '24

Hello, I am a returning, yet still new, FOSS user. I worked with Ubuntu in 2014 for a period of time but lost my availability to dedicated to working tasks on the system. I am currently running Fedora 41 Workstation on an ASUS K55A laptop. GNU/Linux is the only operating system on this device, though i have additional devices with Windows and MacOS. I am slowly re-deploying gpgkeys that are up-to-date. I am a HAM Radio Operator - the reason i came to FOSS in the first place. I have not used a mailing list before but do have my Element account up and active! More to come as time rolls on...

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Self Introduction: Asmit Malakannawar
by Asmit Malakannawar 11 Dec '24

11 Dec '24

Hello everyone, My name is Asmit Malakannawar, and I am a Product Designer at Tuist GmbH. I recently graduated in June 2024 and have been contributing to free and open-source software (FOSS) since my second year of college. Currently, I reside in India, but I will soon be relocating to Germany for work. I am passionate about open source and began my journey with the GNOME Foundation through the Google Summer of Code program in 2022. Since then, I’ve been involved in several open-source communities, helping with design and community operations. At GNOME, I currently contribute by assisting with design, organizing events, and supporting the committee with travel requests. I am a new contributor to Fedora and am excited to learn more about this community. I first heard about Fedora and its initiatives at GNOME Asia 2024. My background spans design, community operations, marketing, and event organization. If you’d like to know more about me or my work, feel free to check out my portfolio: https://www.asmitbm.me/. I have been involved in product design for the past two years and have contributed to various open-source organizations, including Weaviate, conda-forge, GNOME Foundation, and the ORAS Project, focusing on design and documentation. Open source has played a crucial role in my career growth, and I’m proud to work for an open-source company now. My workstation runs both macOS and Linux. I began my journey in front-end development, so I have experience with technologies like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, and I’ve worked with frameworks such as Next.js. Currently, I’m also exploring the Phoenix framework. For design tasks, I primarily use Figma and Penpot. Additionally, I’m proficient with Git, which I use daily. While I’m familiar with using mailing lists, I prefer modern communication platforms like Matrix. Previously, I have also moderated communication channels for the GNOME Foundation. For volunteering, I am looking to contribute around 6–10 hours a week. I’ve already joined the relevant Matrix channels and am excited to bring my skills to the Fedora Project. Looking forward to collaborating with you all! Best regards, Asmit Malakannawar

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Self introduction: loranallensmith
by Allen Smith 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Howdy everybody, My name is Allen. I'm a new contributor here and still sort of getting my bearings. I've been working with FOSS in one way or another since the late 1990s or so, initially as a passive consumer of all the things and eventually as an active participant, contributor, and occasional maintainer in various projects and communities. I've been working full-time in the open source realm for the last 10 years or so, primarily doing developer relations work. My background is kind of split equally between motion picture production, tech leadership, and community organizing, so DevRel and that type of work seems to be a good niche for me in the FOSS world. If any folks are curious, I've got a small portfolio of my work published at https://loranallensmith.me. As for computing, I have two primary workstations I use daily. My laptop is running Fedora, and I've got an old Macbook that I use mostly for creative work like video/audio production, graphic design, etc. I also have a super old iMac running Linux Mint that I use for ham radio stuff and random background projects like digitizing old home videos and slide film. When it comes to workflow tools, I use Git for mostly everything and am familiar (but quite rusty) with Subversion and other version control tools. I'm a bit of a polyglot when it comes to programming languages. Most of the development work I've done has historically been in Python and Ruby, but my work in DevRel has helped me gain some basic proficiency in a breadth of languages and frameworks (though not necessarily a deep level of expertise in any one of them). Lately, I find myself working more with Go and have been tinkering around trying to build console-based children's games to learn Rust better. In terms of communication platforms, I've mostly used Campfire and Slack for real-time chat in my day jobs. My preference tends to be for async collaboration via threaded discussion (e.g. GitHub issues/PRs, forums, etc.) I have some experience with moderation and administering forums, but it's not something I've done for any length of time. My experience participating in mailing lists is minimal, though I subscribe to quite a few to stay up to date on various projects and topics. I'm still sorting out how much of a commitment I can make toward volunteering. My instinct is saying that a few hours a week might be a good starting point as I listen and learn my way around. I suspect I'd be able to commit to more over time though. On the personal side of things, I'm a dad. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina in the US. I'm a lifelong musician, writer, and computer nerd. I like to tinker and work with my hands, so I tend to enjoy things like gardening, crocheting, and cooking. As I mentioned above, I'm also a ham (KO4ABW) if you're into that sort of thing too. :-) Looking forward to learning more about folks and collaborating! Allen -- Allen Smith loranallensmith(a)gmail.com

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