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== Introduction ==
{{header|ambassadors}}
Hi everyone.
I m Harsh Verma,student of B.Tech. in Information Technology discipline in [http://www.bcrec.org/  Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College], Durgapur.
I am a resident of Bokaro Steel City,Jharkand and I joined BCREC in 2007 after completing my CBSE from [http://dpsbokaro.net/ Delhi Public School,Bokaro] ,Jharkhand.


= Joining the Fedora Ambassadors Project =
{{Admon/tip | If you have any question on your Fedora Ambassadors Membership, please contact [[FabianAffolter]], [[JoergSimon]] or [[RodrigoPadula]] for [[Ambassadors/MembershipService| Membership Service]].}}
Following steps are imperative to join Ambassadors project:


== About myself ==
# Sign up in the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/login Fedora Account System].
# Complete the CLA through the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/login Account System].
# Join the 'Ambassadors' group in the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/group/view/ambassadors Account System].
# Follow the Instructions you will receive from Fedora Ambassador Membership Administration (AMA).
## '''Create your personal wiki page''' in the Fedora Project Wiki https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Your_FAS-username . The page must contain: valid contact informations, who you are, what your are doing, what you will do, what are your goals as a Ambassador and so on. A Template can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Template:Userpage . As a Ambassador you represent Fedora also through your personal presence and you should constantly keep an eye on the quality of your wikipage.
## '''Subscribe to [https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-ambassadors-list Fedora Ambassadors Mailing List]''' It is an imperative rule that, if you want to be an Ambassador (in FAS) you have to be subscribed in the only, official list of ambassadors!
## '''Send a Message to [mailto:jsimon%40fedoraproject%2eorg AMA]''' that you have done the Steps
{{Admon/tip | During first 30 days on probation, the new Ambassador would not normally be able to request money or materials from the project. Exceptions can be made in extraordinary cases.<BR><BR>If a person already actively contributing to another project with Fedora joins the Ambassadors team, they may skip the "probation" status.}}
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Linux,it just happened to me quite a long ago when one of my bro told me to know something about linux and Red Hat.That time i was like simple kid busy orkuting n stuff like that.But by the time i was in engineering college and had a chance to read complete refernce Red Hat(although i looked that very casually).Then came the real stuff,i had a chance to meet Kushal das.I went to meet him not only that i was very much interested in fedora and linux but basically because in hostel the room and the bed which was alloted to me was the same which Kushalda used when he was in hostel.After meeting him i came know what Fedora is all about.Most significant role which really pushed me in this stuff was played by my friend Ratnadeep(better known as rtnpro) and Kishan(hot stuff serving lollypop to me).
=Find regional Ambassador Mentors (DRAFT)=
If you need help with special regional Requirements you can find help by this Mentors:
*NorthAmerica
**[[User:Herlo|Clint Savage]]
**[[User:Ke4qqq|David Nalley]]
**[[User:inode0|John Rose]]
**[[User:bpowell01|Brian Powell]]
**[[User:lcafiero|Larry Cafiero]]
*SouthAmerica
**[[RodrigoPadula]]
*EMEA
**[[RobertScheck]]
**[[User:fab|FabianAffolter]]
*Asia
**[[User:Susmit|SusmitShannigrahi]]
**[[KushalDas]]
**[[RahulSundaram]]
*Asia - China
**[[User:Bbbush|Yuan Yijun]]


Besides, I am an avid lover of music and love listening soft numbers...I am not a band addict guy!!! Also, I love to play games... . I just love playing counter strike.Love reading novels specially when travelling.Apart from that i have someone very special(secret one) who inspires,listens me,a real super duper stuff.Now comes studies ... I can't say much on this , just  this, "''I Was Born Intelligent, But Education Ruined Me''".
=Be active as a Ambassador=


'''<big>Contact Details :-</big>'''
* '''Participate in regular meetings''' for your region on irc.freenode.org in the channel '''#fedora-meeting''' (the time of the next meeting is usually posted in the topic of the chat and on the mailing list). See [[Ambassadors/Meetings| Fedora Ambassadors Meeting Minutes]] to catch up.
* '''Have your name on [[Ambassadors/CountryList|  Ambassadors Country List]] ''' so the people can find and contact you. 
* '''Be a speaker at an event.''' Clubs, Linux User Groups (LUGs), school/college/university groups can all benefit from hearing the good word about Fedora. Talk to people. Casually, in a suit, it doesn't matter.<BR>''If you were asked to talk at an event, don't panic-—browse fedoraproject.org wiki and you will find some material to get you started. FUDCon pages might be a good place to start, as most of the talks that were given at past conferences are available there for download.''
* '''Collect press articles about Fedora''' and post them to the [[Fedora press archive|  Press Archive]]
* '''Collect feedback from community members''' and submit it to the [mailto:fedora-marketing-list@redhat.com Fedora Marketing List]  or talk about it with any Fedora Ambassadors Steering Committee member.<BR>''Consider posting Fedora success stories on [[Marketing/UserTestimonials|  Fedora User Testimonials page]] .''
* '''Promote Fedora events.''' We organize a FUDCon, about once every three months - use contact base to gain speakers, attendees, gophers, et al.<BR>''If you want to help out organizing a FUDCon or other Fedora event, visit FUDCon/Organization to see what tasks are there to be taken care of.''
* '''Distribute Press Releases to local press,''' translating them into a local language, when required.<BR>''Need a press release? Here is the [[Fedora press archive|  Press Release Repository]] .''
* '''Support and coordinate offline Fedora and Open Source activities,''' like Software Freedom Day, handing out flyers, the distribution on DVD, and so forth.<BR>''Watch this list of upcoming offline FedoraEvents''
* '''Sign up Fedora Project for regional events'''-—it need not be a computer-related event to be relevant. Go to a music trade show to talk about free culture and open music formats, go to a university event to talk about Fedora to students and faculty, go to a local Linux event and get some space for a booth in the .ORG pavilion...<BR>''Once you have secured participation in an event, please add it to the FedoraEvents list!''
* Just make sure to '''coordinate with Fedora Marketing''' so you get support in form of money for travel, space, booth signage, trade show infrastructure, giveaways, etc.<BR>'' [[FedoraEvents/Organization|  Event Organizers' Resources]]  page is a good place to start.''
* '''Communicate eloquently'''. Fedora Ambassadors should be the conduct leaders for the community. Make sure you dont trash talk or be rude to anyone while wearing a 'Fedora' or even in general to the community. See CommunityConduct page for general guidelines and [[Ambassadors/Conduct|  Ambassadors conduct]]  for specific information.
* '''Become an expert at Fedora''' (both the project and the distribution). This way you're a constant resource to your local userbase, which will make new users more welcome to the project/distribution. When in doubt however, ask.
* '''Keep Up with Current Issues ''' - Fedora Ambassadors should keep up with Current Issues by tracking and reading various news resources such as [[NewsProject |Fedora News Project]] , [http://redhat.com/magazine Red Hat Magazine]  and even [http://planet.fedoraproject.org/ Planet Fedora] .


'''IRC Nick :''' yevlempy
{{Admon/tip | If you are unsure of messaging, [[Marketing/TalkingPoints|  Fedora Talking Points]]  is always a good source}}


'''Email ID :''' yevlempy@gmail.com
==== Need Stuff? ====


'''Webpage :'''http://yevlempy.wordpress.com
If you need stuff/money for an event make sure that this event is listed at [[FedoraEvents| Event]] page before the deadline passed for the period where the event is in.  If you miss the deadline for the [[Ambassadors/SteeringCommittee/Budget| budget]] it would become more complicate to get the money or even impossible. Because you have to ask other event owner if they can pass you some money.


== How DGPLUG Happened ==
Any questions? Ask [[Ambassadors/SteeringCommittee| FAmSCo]]


So, here I am doing all this wonderful stuff that, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would do, someday in my life. It has been quite journey since I first heard the word [http://fedoraproject.org/"Fedora"]. I had hardly spent two months in the college when on fine day Kushal, Subhodip, Ria and Ajitesh entered our class. They were looking for volunteers who would like to learn and share something about Linux...
[[Category:Ambassadors]]
 
They called for a demonstration after the class that day which I attended along with some of my friends. It was here that I saw an OS other than the Windows platforms... and I quite liked
it . Firstly I was very much impressed with its looks; they were awesome, I had never seen something like that before. I was wondering whether it was all looks and no substance ... but then I
came to know about its functions, and yes, at that very moment I was determined to be a part of this thing. Kushal  then talked about the website www.dgplug.org, how Ria earned a name for herself through the Google Summer of Code and various other things.
 
Kushal  visited our college premises again during the spring and this time, I was ready to begin my learning. Having collected all the required materials and jotted down the instructions I
began my journey with Fedora which has been full of ups and downs till now. It has  been a bumpy road but I am not willing to give up yet.
 
 
 
 
== DGPLUG Summer Training '08 ==
 
This was told to me by my two great friends.I registered for it,although late(thanks to kushal da).but alas could not join it coz of my foolishness,and got my name struck of from there.Although i the irclogs but always hate myself for not joining the camp.
 
 
 
'''''  Objectives  '''''
*Revisiting programming fundamentals
* Get acquainted with Free Software technologies
* Gaining technical knowledge
* Real-world project experience
 
Thanks to all those at '''DGPLUG''' for taking the pain to organize such a wonderful program and the trainers ''' rishi, mbuf, pjp, kushal,  and techno_freak '''(it is because of your assignment that
I learnt all this). Thank you all.
To know more about the Summer Training click  [http://wiki.dgplug.org/index.php/SummerTraining here.]
 
== Bijra High School Project==
 
This yet a another great thing which has happened to me till date.The kids there and stuff out there really amaze me sometimes.I cant express how it feel's spending time and teaching kids out there(who are very eager to learn something even more than a international school guy).This is something which i would have always love to do.
 
To know more about the Bijra stuff click  [http://bijra.dgplug.org]
 
[[Category:Homepage]]
[[Category:AmbassadorsIndia]]

Revision as of 20:50, 2 March 2009

Joining the Fedora Ambassadors Project

If you have any question on your Fedora Ambassadors Membership, please contact FabianAffolter, JoergSimon or RodrigoPadula for Membership Service.

Following steps are imperative to join Ambassadors project:

  1. Sign up in the Fedora Account System.
  2. Complete the CLA through the Account System.
  3. Join the 'Ambassadors' group in the Account System.
  4. Follow the Instructions you will receive from Fedora Ambassador Membership Administration (AMA).
    1. Create your personal wiki page in the Fedora Project Wiki https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Your_FAS-username . The page must contain: valid contact informations, who you are, what your are doing, what you will do, what are your goals as a Ambassador and so on. A Template can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Template:Userpage . As a Ambassador you represent Fedora also through your personal presence and you should constantly keep an eye on the quality of your wikipage.
    2. Subscribe to Fedora Ambassadors Mailing List It is an imperative rule that, if you want to be an Ambassador (in FAS) you have to be subscribed in the only, official list of ambassadors!
    3. Send a Message to AMA that you have done the Steps
During first 30 days on probation, the new Ambassador would not normally be able to request money or materials from the project. Exceptions can be made in extraordinary cases.

If a person already actively contributing to another project with Fedora joins the Ambassadors team, they may skip the "probation" status.


Find regional Ambassador Mentors (DRAFT)

If you need help with special regional Requirements you can find help by this Mentors:

Be active as a Ambassador

  • Participate in regular meetings for your region on irc.freenode.org in the channel #fedora-meeting (the time of the next meeting is usually posted in the topic of the chat and on the mailing list). See Fedora Ambassadors Meeting Minutes to catch up.
  • Have your name on Ambassadors Country List so the people can find and contact you.
  • Be a speaker at an event. Clubs, Linux User Groups (LUGs), school/college/university groups can all benefit from hearing the good word about Fedora. Talk to people. Casually, in a suit, it doesn't matter.
    If you were asked to talk at an event, don't panic-—browse fedoraproject.org wiki and you will find some material to get you started. FUDCon pages might be a good place to start, as most of the talks that were given at past conferences are available there for download.
  • Collect press articles about Fedora and post them to the Press Archive
  • Collect feedback from community members and submit it to the Fedora Marketing List or talk about it with any Fedora Ambassadors Steering Committee member.
    Consider posting Fedora success stories on Fedora User Testimonials page .
  • Promote Fedora events. We organize a FUDCon, about once every three months - use contact base to gain speakers, attendees, gophers, et al.
    If you want to help out organizing a FUDCon or other Fedora event, visit FUDCon/Organization to see what tasks are there to be taken care of.
  • Distribute Press Releases to local press, translating them into a local language, when required.
    Need a press release? Here is the Press Release Repository .
  • Support and coordinate offline Fedora and Open Source activities, like Software Freedom Day, handing out flyers, the distribution on DVD, and so forth.
    Watch this list of upcoming offline FedoraEvents
  • Sign up Fedora Project for regional events-—it need not be a computer-related event to be relevant. Go to a music trade show to talk about free culture and open music formats, go to a university event to talk about Fedora to students and faculty, go to a local Linux event and get some space for a booth in the .ORG pavilion...
    Once you have secured participation in an event, please add it to the FedoraEvents list!
  • Just make sure to coordinate with Fedora Marketing so you get support in form of money for travel, space, booth signage, trade show infrastructure, giveaways, etc.
    Event Organizers' Resources page is a good place to start.
  • Communicate eloquently. Fedora Ambassadors should be the conduct leaders for the community. Make sure you dont trash talk or be rude to anyone while wearing a 'Fedora' or even in general to the community. See CommunityConduct page for general guidelines and Ambassadors conduct for specific information.
  • Become an expert at Fedora (both the project and the distribution). This way you're a constant resource to your local userbase, which will make new users more welcome to the project/distribution. When in doubt however, ask.
  • Keep Up with Current Issues - Fedora Ambassadors should keep up with Current Issues by tracking and reading various news resources such as Fedora News Project , Red Hat Magazine and even Planet Fedora .
If you are unsure of messaging, Fedora Talking Points is always a good source

Need Stuff?

If you need stuff/money for an event make sure that this event is listed at Event page before the deadline passed for the period where the event is in. If you miss the deadline for the budget it would become more complicate to get the money or even impossible. Because you have to ask other event owner if they can pass you some money.

Any questions? Ask FAmSCo