All, I'm Eric, from the Southern US. I've been using Ubuntu almost since it's first release, and have always thought about contributing. I work as a developer, and I love my job but I'm very passionate about using my skills to do something good. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time, but convinced myself I wasn't ready, or didn't have the skills. Now, I know the best way to learn is to just jump in. I'm also a ham radio operator (AG5EI), and I love the fact so many hams use Ubuntu.
Lately I've been reading some books on Linux in general (such as Linux API and module development). I have followed the MOTU wikki, I have a GPG and SSH key, and set up a launchpad account. I've been looking over the source code for many packages, and am currently experimenting with making minor code changes and testing them. I've also been downloading and installing the daily lives. I've been lurking a couple of the mailing lists, and admit that a lot of what I've read there I just don't understand yet. I have been reading through bugs for various packages, and Ubuntu itself a lot too. I'm willing to help in any way I can, not just programming. If that means simply testing and reporting or verifying bugs. Thanks in advance for helping me, and thanks to everyone who has contributed to this operating system I've had the privilege of using these past 15 years. Eric Stricklin -- Ubuntu-motu mailing list Ubuntu-motu@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-motu