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*'''Born:''' Andrew Jonathan Adams<br>1985-01-05<br>Orange, California, United States<br />
*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
** [[openSUSE:Twitter_team|Twitter Team Member]]<br />
** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
*'''Occupation:''' System Development Engineer II / DevOps Engineer<br />
*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
*'''Registered Linux user:''' 507531<br />
*'''Chat:'''<br />
**'''Discord:''' druonysus#3153<br />
**'''Telegram:''' [https://t.me/druonysus @druonysus]<br />
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*'''Relatives:''' <br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-adams-02838a1 Raymond Adams] (''uncle'')<br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams] (''cousin'')<br />
*'''Partner:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgabbaian/ L. Gabbaian]<br />
*'''Website:''' [http://druonysus.info druonysus.info]<br />
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* [https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSTerraformEnv PSTerraformEnv] (''PowerShell'')<br />
* [http://gitlab.com/druonysus/brine Brine] (''Python'')<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
* [http://lopsa.org LOPSA]<br />
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* [http://gnome.org GNOME]<br />
* [http://enlightenment.org Enlightenment]<br />
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* [http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/a.aspx CompTIA A+] (''2010'')<br />
* [https://saltstack.com/certification/ SaltStack Certified Engineer] (''2014'')<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate]] on the United States West Coast (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
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==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
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''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
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After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
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<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
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==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
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<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
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He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
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===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
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In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time -- as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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==LOPSA==<br />
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Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
** [[openSUSE:Twitter_team|Twitter Team Member]]<br />
** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
*'''Occupation:''' System Development Engineer II / DevOps Engineer<br />
*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
*'''Registered Linux user:''' 507531<br />
*'''Chat:'''<br />
**'''Discord:''' druonysus#3153<br />
**'''Telegram:''' [https://t.me/druonysus @druonysus]<br />
**'''[https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]:''' <br />
*** druonysus<br />
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*'''Relatives:''' <br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-adams-02838a1 Raymond Adams] (''uncle'')<br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams] (''cousin'')<br />
*'''Partner:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgabbaian/ L. Gabbaian]<br />
*'''Website:''' [http://druonysus.info druonysus.info]<br />
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* [https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSTerraformEnv PSTerraformEnv] (''PowerShell'')<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
* [http://lopsa.org LOPSA]<br />
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* [http://gnome.org GNOME]<br />
* [http://enlightenment.org Enlightenment]<br />
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* [https://saltstack.com/certification/ SaltStack Certified Engineer] (''2014'')<br />
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[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
[[File:Scale14x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew, members of SoCalSUSE team, and SUSE employees at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE14x]]<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate]] on the United States West Coast (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
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==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
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''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
<br />
After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
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<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
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==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
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He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
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===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
<br />
In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time -- as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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==LOPSA==<br />
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Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==Salt==<br />
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===SaltConf===<br />
====2015====<br />
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====2016====<br />
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===Brine===<br />
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==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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==GNOME==<br />
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==NextCloud==<br />
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==[[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]==<br />
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===Booths at SCaLE===<br />
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==ProjectContribute==<br />
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==Career==<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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===Early career===<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
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Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
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SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
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Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
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The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
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SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
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| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
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| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna Mazgaj<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Charlotte McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2023 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2023|SCaLE 20x (2022)]] ====<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
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{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
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* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
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Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
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'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
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To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Charlotte McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
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Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
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| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
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| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
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| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
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| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
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| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
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| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna Mazgaj<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Charlotte McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Charlotte McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California [https://opensuse.org openSUSE], & [https://suse.com SUSE]/[https://rancher.com Rancher] Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna Mazgaj<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Charlotte McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna Mazgaj<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Charlotte McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
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|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Charlotte McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
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{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
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* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
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'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
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To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
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Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Have a contribution-first mindset:''' You don't need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.Jump in, and get started. Don't worry about being a user first. Learn as you go and grow as you learn. Let your contributions lead you into being a user instead of the other way around.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contributions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
{{info|<br />
I have reached out to Bala (community booth coordinator on the SCaLE Team) and confirmed with him that our booths are all next to each other.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
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|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
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'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
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To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
Patrick has secured the team a booth at DataCon LA 2022, however he will not be available to work the booth, so he is not included in the staff volunteers list.<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
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|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
'''Staff Volunteers:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
* Ian Carroll<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
'''Staff:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:DataConLA2022|Data Con LA 2022: August 13th & 14th]] ====<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' Patrick Finie<br />
<br />
'''Staff:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
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{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code "'''SUSE'''".<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
'''Staff:'''<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Linux user groups]]<br />
[[Category:Team pages]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:Upcoming_events&diff=167273openSUSE:Upcoming events2022-06-22T19:44:58Z<p>Druonysus: /* 2022 */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Intro|The events with the empty field "Advocate" need the support by an Advocate. In the field "Type" please fill in, what type of participation we have, especially booth or talk. For wikipage, please use this [[Template:Event|Event template]] to create that wiki page. This will include the report, please fill that in!}}<br><br />
<br />
The information here will help the marketing team to support you with events, e.g. with shipping of openSUSE DVDs. When you organize an event, then check [[openSUSE:Organising a booth]] .<br />
<br />
Find a list of [[openSUSE:Marketing_materials|materials]], like artwork, folders and other things. You can order DVD's and other things on [http://software.opensuse.org/promodvd this page]. More on the [[Portal:Marketing|marketing portal]].<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/19x SCaLE 19x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2022-07-28 - 2022-07-31<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Los Angeles, California<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE#SCaLE_19x_(2022)|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.dataconla.com/ Data Con LA 2022]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2022-08-13 - 2022-08-14<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Los Angeles, California<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE#SCaLE_19x_(2022)|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2020 ===<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
<br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> Canceled! [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.02.21 2020.02.22<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Setagaya, Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Hashimotosyuta|hashimotosyuta]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://m.facebook.com/183679501965373/posts/1060919887574659/ Leaving Footprints - Innova Zonne 2020]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.29<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.04 2020.04.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2020|JDLL 2020]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> Kosovo<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://sfk.flossk.org/sfk20/ Software Freedom Kosova]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.17 2020.04.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Prishtina<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event -->[https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-online-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Online/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.24 2020.02.25<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Online & virtual<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2019 ===<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
<br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2019 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.susecon.com/ SUSECON19]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.01 2019.04.05<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/oSSN19/ openSUSE Summit Nashville]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.05 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2019/ Linux User Group Bulgaria annual meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://flisol.info/FLISOL2019/Mexico/CDMX/UPIITA-IPN/ Flisol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.15<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://it-tour.bg/tarnovoconf TarnovoConf 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.talent-land.mx/ Jalisco Talent Land 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.22 2019.04.26<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Guadalajara<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Install Fest<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2019 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.13<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aich<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/130049/ openSUSE mini Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2019 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.08.02 - 2019.08.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto, Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->ID<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/summitasia19 openSUSE.Aisa Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.5 - 2019.10.6<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bali<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Consol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.09 - 2019.10.11<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Publitec ITTLA 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.11.20 <br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Workshop<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2018 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/events/340294483133296/ Introduction to Linux. Working with openSUSE]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.01.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2018 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-spring/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.23 2018.02.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2018/ 13th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.24 2018.03.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2018|JDLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2018 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19 - 2018.05.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.02<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.09<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/86085/ openSUSE.mini Summit 2017 & Release Party]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2018.rmll.info/ RMLL (Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre)]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.07.07 2018.07.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Strasbourg<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:RMLL_2018|RMLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.08.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://plovdivconf.com/ PlovdivConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k18.balccon.org/index.php?title=Main_Page BalCCon2k18]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.14 - 2018.09.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-fall/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.10.27 2018.10.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/ OpenFest 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.03 - 2018.11.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-shimane/ Open Source Conference 2018 Shimane]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Matsue, Shimane (City of Ruby Lang.)<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://ruseconf.com/ RuseConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Ruse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris OpenSource Summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> TDB (december 2018)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:POSS_2018|POSS 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/2018/03/linux-presentation-day-2018-fruehjahr/ Linux-Presentation-Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.04.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2017 ===<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2017/ 12th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2017/de LinuxTage]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.11 - 2017.03.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chemnitz<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxweekend.openlabs.cc/ GNU/Linux Weekend 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.25 - 2017.03.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|Ct -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.05.13 - 2017.05.14<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.06.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.19 - 2017.08.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2017-fall/ Open Source Conference Tokyo]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.9.9 - 2017.9.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k17.balccon.org/index.php?title=BalCCon2k17 BalCCon2k17]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.15 - 2017.09.17<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.events2k17.tk/ openSUSE & Big Data]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Salem, TN<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ddemaio| Douglas Demaio]] & [[User:vignesan| Vignesan]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.07<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conference/summitasia17 openSUSE.Asia Summit 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.21 - 2017.10.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chofu, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2017/en/ OpenFest 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/en/2017/10/linux-presentation-day-2017-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017-11-18<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2016 ===<br />
<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
<br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/14x SCaLE14x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.21 - 2016.01.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pasadena<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2016 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country --> IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://bitaindia.org/ BITA IT Show]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.24 - 2016.01.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Vadodara<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Cyberorg|cyberorg]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->SA<br />
|<!-- Country -->Brasil<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://brasil.campus-party.org/ Campus Party Brasil]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.26 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sao Paulo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:izabelvalverde|izabelvalverde]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Roundtable<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> BE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://fosdem.org/ FOSDEM]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.30 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Brussel<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:FOSDEM]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-spring/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.26 - 2016.02.27<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.nsba.org/conference National School Board Association Conference]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.09 - 2016.04.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Boston<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxfestnorthwest.org/2016 LinuxFest Northwest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.23 - 2016.04.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bellingham, WA<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:bear454|bear454]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.08.20 - 2016.08.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://opensaar.de/2016/10/linux-presentation-day-2016-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016-10-22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 5.11. - 6.11.2016<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2015.capitoledulibre.org/ Capitole du Libre] (Link to 2015 conference)<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.?? - 2016.11.?? (not fixed yet)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Toulouse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris open source summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.16 - 2016.11.17 <br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Guillaume_G]], Nicolas R.<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE night<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.16 - 2016.02.16<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Torri di Quartesolo (Vicenza) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> talks<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00000.html Report]<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @Open Design Conference<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.20 - 2016.02.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pordenone (PN) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks + round table<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00001.html Report]<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @electronics fair<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.02 - 2016.04.03<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Gonzaga (Mantova) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> GR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://fosscomm.cs.unipi.gr/ FOSSCOMM 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.16 - 2016.04.17<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Athens (Greece)<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:alexandrosuse|Alexandros Vennos]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:Fosscomm2016]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2016 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.05.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://events.linuxfoundation.jp/events/linuxcon-japan LinuxCon Japan]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.13 - 2016.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --><br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.doorkeeper.jp/events/46644 openSUSE mini Summit 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type -->Talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2016 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.29 - 2016.07.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fall/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.5 - 2016.11.6<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fukuoka/ Open Source Conference 2016 Fukuoka]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Fukuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ballistyx|Tomoatsu Sato]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2016/en/ OpenFest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.05 - 2016.11.06<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
| <!-- Continent --> AFR<br />
| <!-- Country --> DZ<br />
| <!-- Event --> <br />
| <!-- Date --> 2016.12.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
| <!-- City/Town --> HASSI BAH BAH .DJELFA.Algeria<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Benalia]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and materhttps:<br />
|-<br />
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<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2013 ===<br />
<br />
[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2013 Ambassadors events 2013]<br />
<br />
=== 2012 ===<br />
[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2012 Ambassadors events 2012 Archive]<br />
<br />
=== 2011 ===<br />
[[Archive:Ambassadors_events_2011]]<br />
<br />
=== 2010 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2010 Ambassadors events 2010 Archive ]<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== 2009 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2009 Ambassadors events 2009 Archive ]<br />
<br><br />
----<br />
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[[Category:Events|{{PAGENAME}}]]<br />
[[Category:Ambassador|{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:Upcoming_events&diff=167270openSUSE:Upcoming events2022-06-22T19:44:20Z<p>Druonysus: </p>
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<div>{{Intro|The events with the empty field "Advocate" need the support by an Advocate. In the field "Type" please fill in, what type of participation we have, especially booth or talk. For wikipage, please use this [[Template:Event|Event template]] to create that wiki page. This will include the report, please fill that in!}}<br><br />
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The information here will help the marketing team to support you with events, e.g. with shipping of openSUSE DVDs. When you organize an event, then check [[openSUSE:Organising a booth]] .<br />
<br />
Find a list of [[openSUSE:Marketing_materials|materials]], like artwork, folders and other things. You can order DVD's and other things on [http://software.opensuse.org/promodvd this page]. More on the [[Portal:Marketing|marketing portal]].<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
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|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/19x SCaLE 19x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2022-07-28 - 2022-07-31<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Los Angeles, California<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE#SCaLE_19x_(2022)|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.dataconla.com/ Data Con LA 2022]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2022-08-13 - 2022-08-13<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Los Angeles, California<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE#SCaLE_19x_(2022)|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2020 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
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|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> Canceled! [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.02.21 2020.02.22<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Setagaya, Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Hashimotosyuta|hashimotosyuta]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://m.facebook.com/183679501965373/posts/1060919887574659/ Leaving Footprints - Innova Zonne 2020]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.29<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.04 2020.04.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2020|JDLL 2020]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> Kosovo<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://sfk.flossk.org/sfk20/ Software Freedom Kosova]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.17 2020.04.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Prishtina<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event -->[https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-online-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Online/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.24 2020.02.25<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Online & virtual<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2019 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
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|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2019 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.susecon.com/ SUSECON19]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.01 2019.04.05<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/oSSN19/ openSUSE Summit Nashville]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.05 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2019/ Linux User Group Bulgaria annual meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://flisol.info/FLISOL2019/Mexico/CDMX/UPIITA-IPN/ Flisol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.15<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://it-tour.bg/tarnovoconf TarnovoConf 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.talent-land.mx/ Jalisco Talent Land 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.22 2019.04.26<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Guadalajara<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Install Fest<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2019 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.13<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aich<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/130049/ openSUSE mini Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2019 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.08.02 - 2019.08.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto, Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->ID<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/summitasia19 openSUSE.Aisa Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.5 - 2019.10.6<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bali<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Consol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.09 - 2019.10.11<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Publitec ITTLA 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.11.20 <br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Workshop<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2018 ===<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/events/340294483133296/ Introduction to Linux. Working with openSUSE]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.01.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2018 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-spring/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.23 2018.02.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2018/ 13th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.24 2018.03.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2018|JDLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2018 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19 - 2018.05.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.02<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.09<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/86085/ openSUSE.mini Summit 2017 & Release Party]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2018.rmll.info/ RMLL (Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre)]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.07.07 2018.07.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Strasbourg<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:RMLL_2018|RMLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.08.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://plovdivconf.com/ PlovdivConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k18.balccon.org/index.php?title=Main_Page BalCCon2k18]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.14 - 2018.09.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-fall/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.10.27 2018.10.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/ OpenFest 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.03 - 2018.11.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-shimane/ Open Source Conference 2018 Shimane]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Matsue, Shimane (City of Ruby Lang.)<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://ruseconf.com/ RuseConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Ruse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris OpenSource Summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> TDB (december 2018)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:POSS_2018|POSS 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/2018/03/linux-presentation-day-2018-fruehjahr/ Linux-Presentation-Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.04.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2017 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2017/ 12th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2017/de LinuxTage]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.11 - 2017.03.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chemnitz<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxweekend.openlabs.cc/ GNU/Linux Weekend 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.25 - 2017.03.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|Ct -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.05.13 - 2017.05.14<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.06.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.19 - 2017.08.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2017-fall/ Open Source Conference Tokyo]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.9.9 - 2017.9.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k17.balccon.org/index.php?title=BalCCon2k17 BalCCon2k17]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.15 - 2017.09.17<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.events2k17.tk/ openSUSE & Big Data]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Salem, TN<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ddemaio| Douglas Demaio]] & [[User:vignesan| Vignesan]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.07<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conference/summitasia17 openSUSE.Asia Summit 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.21 - 2017.10.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chofu, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2017/en/ OpenFest 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/en/2017/10/linux-presentation-day-2017-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017-11-18<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2016 ===<br />
<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/14x SCaLE14x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.21 - 2016.01.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pasadena<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2016 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country --> IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://bitaindia.org/ BITA IT Show]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.24 - 2016.01.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Vadodara<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Cyberorg|cyberorg]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->SA<br />
|<!-- Country -->Brasil<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://brasil.campus-party.org/ Campus Party Brasil]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.26 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sao Paulo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:izabelvalverde|izabelvalverde]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Roundtable<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> BE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://fosdem.org/ FOSDEM]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.30 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Brussel<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:FOSDEM]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-spring/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.26 - 2016.02.27<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.nsba.org/conference National School Board Association Conference]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.09 - 2016.04.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Boston<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxfestnorthwest.org/2016 LinuxFest Northwest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.23 - 2016.04.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bellingham, WA<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:bear454|bear454]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.08.20 - 2016.08.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://opensaar.de/2016/10/linux-presentation-day-2016-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016-10-22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 5.11. - 6.11.2016<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2015.capitoledulibre.org/ Capitole du Libre] (Link to 2015 conference)<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.?? - 2016.11.?? (not fixed yet)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Toulouse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris open source summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.16 - 2016.11.17 <br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Guillaume_G]], Nicolas R.<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE night<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.16 - 2016.02.16<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Torri di Quartesolo (Vicenza) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> talks<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00000.html Report]<br />
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|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @Open Design Conference<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.20 - 2016.02.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pordenone (PN) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks + round table<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00001.html Report]<br />
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|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @electronics fair<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.02 - 2016.04.03<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Gonzaga (Mantova) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> GR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://fosscomm.cs.unipi.gr/ FOSSCOMM 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.16 - 2016.04.17<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Athens (Greece)<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:alexandrosuse|Alexandros Vennos]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:Fosscomm2016]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2016 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.05.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://events.linuxfoundation.jp/events/linuxcon-japan LinuxCon Japan]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.13 - 2016.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --><br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.doorkeeper.jp/events/46644 openSUSE mini Summit 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type -->Talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2016 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.29 - 2016.07.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fall/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.5 - 2016.11.6<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fukuoka/ Open Source Conference 2016 Fukuoka]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Fukuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ballistyx|Tomoatsu Sato]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2016/en/ OpenFest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.05 - 2016.11.06<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
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| <!-- Continent --> AFR<br />
| <!-- Country --> DZ<br />
| <!-- Event --> <br />
| <!-- Date --> 2016.12.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
| <!-- City/Town --> HASSI BAH BAH .DJELFA.Algeria<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Benalia]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and materhttps:<br />
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=== 2013 ===<br />
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[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2013 Ambassadors events 2013]<br />
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=== 2012 ===<br />
[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2012 Ambassadors events 2012 Archive]<br />
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=== 2011 ===<br />
[[Archive:Ambassadors_events_2011]]<br />
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=== 2010 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2010 Ambassadors events 2010 Archive ]<br />
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=== 2009 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2009 Ambassadors events 2009 Archive ]<br />
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[[Category:Ambassador|{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:SoCalSUSE&diff=167267openSUSE:SoCalSUSE2022-06-22T17:09:37Z<p>Druonysus: /* SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st */</p>
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|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
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Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
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SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
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Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
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The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
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SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
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* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
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Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
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'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
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To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff:'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
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The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
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Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
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The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
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| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
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'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
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'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
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* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
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'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
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* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
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'''Venue Address:'''<br />
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Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
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'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
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To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
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'''Event Pages:'''<br />
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* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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'''Staff'''<br />
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* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
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The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
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| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
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|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
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| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
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| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were changed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Numbers:'''<br />
<br />
* openSUSE - 601<br />
* LOPSA.org - 603<br />
* KDE - 605<br />
* NextCloud - 607<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
----<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022): July 28th - July 31st]] ====<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Number:''' 601<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Number:''' 601<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
* Drew Adams<br />
* Joanna Mazgaj<br />
* Ezeakiel Dreger<br />
* Matt McGraw<br />
* Patrick Finie<br />
* Lauren Gabbaian<br />
* Paul Mekhedjian<br />
* Roger Luedecke<br />
* Romy Meyerson<br />
* Bhavisha Shah<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Number:''' 601<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
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We will have a booth at SCaLE 19x at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles. Passes may be purchased at a 50% discount using the promo code '''"SUSE"'''.<br />
<br />
'''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
<br />
'''Booth Number:''' 601<br />
<br />
'''Expo Hours:'''<br />
<br />
* July 29, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm<br />
* July 30, 2022 10:00am – 6:00pm<br />
* July 31, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm<br />
<br />
'''Venue Address:'''<br />
Hilton Los Angeles Airport<br />
5711 W. Century Blvd.<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />
<br />
'''SCaLE's COVID Policy:'''<br />
<br />
To ensure everyone’s health and safety, SCALE requires that all attendees present proof of vaccination (or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event). Masks will be mandatory all times with the exception of presenters on stage.<br />
<br />
'''Event Pages:'''<br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
* [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
* [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Linux user groups]]<br />
[[Category:Team pages]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:Upcoming_events&diff=167243openSUSE:Upcoming events2022-06-22T16:47:19Z<p>Druonysus: </p>
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<div>{{Intro|The events with the empty field "Advocate" need the support by an Advocate. In the field "Type" please fill in, what type of participation we have, especially booth or talk. For wikipage, please use this [[Template:Event|Event template]] to create that wiki page. This will include the report, please fill that in!}}<br><br />
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The information here will help the marketing team to support you with events, e.g. with shipping of openSUSE DVDs. When you organize an event, then check [[openSUSE:Organising a booth]] .<br />
<br />
Find a list of [[openSUSE:Marketing_materials|materials]], like artwork, folders and other things. You can order DVD's and other things on [http://software.opensuse.org/promodvd this page]. More on the [[Portal:Marketing|marketing portal]].<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
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|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/19x SCaLE 19x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2022-07-28 - 2022-07-31<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Los Angeles, California<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE#SCaLE_19x_(2022)|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== 2020 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> Canceled! [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.02.21 2020.02.22<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Setagaya, Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Hashimotosyuta|hashimotosyuta]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://m.facebook.com/183679501965373/posts/1060919887574659/ Leaving Footprints - Innova Zonne 2020]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.29<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.04 2020.04.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2020|JDLL 2020]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> Kosovo<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://sfk.flossk.org/sfk20/ Software Freedom Kosova]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.17 2020.04.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Prishtina<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event -->[https://www.ospn.jp/osc2020-online-spring/ Open Source Conference 2020 Online/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2020.04.24 2020.02.25<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Online & virtual<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]], et al.<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2019 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
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|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2019 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.02.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.susecon.com/ SUSECON19]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.01 2019.04.05<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/oSSN19/ openSUSE Summit Nashville]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.05 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nashville<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2019/ Linux User Group Bulgaria annual meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.06<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://flisol.info/FLISOL2019/Mexico/CDMX/UPIITA-IPN/ Flisol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.15<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://it-tour.bg/tarnovoconf TarnovoConf 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.talent-land.mx/ Jalisco Talent Land 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.04.22 2019.04.26<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Guadalajara<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Install Fest<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2019 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.13<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aich<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/130049/ openSUSE mini Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.07.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2019-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2019 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.08.02 - 2019.08.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto, Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->ID<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conferences/summitasia19 openSUSE.Aisa Summit 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.5 - 2019.10.6<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bali<br />
|<!-- Advocate --><br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Consol 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.10.09 - 2019.10.11<br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->LATAM<br />
|<!-- Country -->MX<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/openSUSEMexico/ Publitec ITTLA 2019]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2019.11.20 <br />
|<!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Mexico City<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:Aaronluna75|Aaron Luna]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth & Workshop<br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2018 ===<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.facebook.com/events/340294483133296/ Introduction to Linux. Working with openSUSE]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.01.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2018 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-spring/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.02.23 2018.02.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2018/ 13th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.jdll.org/ Journées du Logiciel Libre]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.03.24 2018.03.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Lyon<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:JDLL_2018|JDLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2018 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]], [[User:Ftake|ftake]], zgock<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.05.19 - 2018.05.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.02<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.09<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.connpass.com/event/86085/ openSUSE.mini Summit 2017 & Release Party]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.06.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2018.rmll.info/ RMLL (Rencontres Mondiales du Logiciel Libre)]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.07.07 2018.07.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Strasbourg<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:RMLL_2018|RMLL 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.08.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://plovdivconf.com/ PlovdivConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k18.balccon.org/index.php?title=Main_Page BalCCon2k18]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.09.14 - 2018.09.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-fall/ Open Source Conference 2018 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.10.27 2018.10.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/ OpenFest 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.03 - 2018.11.04<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2018-shimane/ Open Source Conference 2018 Shimane]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Matsue, Shimane (City of Ruby Lang.)<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth & Talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://ruseconf.com/ RuseConf 2018]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.11.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Ruse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->FR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris OpenSource Summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> TDB (december 2018)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sogal|Sogal]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:POSS_2018|POSS 2018]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/2018/03/linux-presentation-day-2018-fruehjahr/ Linux-Presentation-Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2018.04.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2017 ===<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f6f6f6;font-size:100%; border:1px solid #aaa;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="3"<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Continent</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Type</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
<!-- keep the entries sorted by start date --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.linux-bulgaria.org/seminar2017/ 12th Linux User Group Bulgaria meeting]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.02.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2017/de LinuxTage]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.11 - 2017.03.12<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chemnitz<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxweekend.openlabs.cc/ GNU/Linux Weekend 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.03.25 - 2017.03.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|Ct -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->AL<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://oscal.openlabs.cc/ OSCAL 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.05.13 - 2017.05.14<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tirana<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tuxcon.mobi/ TuxCon 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.06.03<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Plovdiv<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://burgasconf.com/ BurgasConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Burgas<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.19 - 2017.08.20<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://varnaconf.com/ VarnaConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.08.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Varna<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2017-fall/ Open Source Conference Tokyo]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.9.9 - 2017.9.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->RS<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2k17.balccon.org/index.php?title=BalCCon2k17 BalCCon2k17]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.15 - 2017.09.17<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Novi Sad<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talk<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.events2k17.tk/ openSUSE & Big Data]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.09.25<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Salem, TN<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ddemaio| Douglas Demaio]] & [[User:vignesan| Vignesan]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + Talk + Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://tarnovoconf.com/ TarnovoConf 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.07<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Veliko Tarnovo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://events.opensuse.org/conference/summitasia17 openSUSE.Asia Summit 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.10.21 - 2017.10.22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Chofu, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2017/en/ OpenFest 2017]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017.11.04 - 2017.11.05<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensaar.de/en/2017/10/linux-presentation-day-2017-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2017-11-18<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== 2016 ===<br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>country</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Event</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Date</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Deadline</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>City</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Advocate</center><br />
!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Wiki page</center><br />
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!style="background:#;color:#"|<center>Report & material</center><br />
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|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/14x SCaLE14x]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.21 - 2016.01.24<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pasadena<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-hamanako/ Open Source Conference 2016 Hamanako]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.23<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hamamatsu, Shizuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country --> IN<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://bitaindia.org/ BITA IT Show]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.24 - 2016.01.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Vadodara<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Cyberorg|cyberorg]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->SA<br />
|<!-- Country -->Brasil<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://brasil.campus-party.org/ Campus Party Brasil]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.26 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sao Paulo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:izabelvalverde|izabelvalverde]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Roundtable<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> BE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://fosdem.org/ FOSDEM]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.01.30 - 2016.01.31<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Brussel<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:FOSDEM]]<br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-spring/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Spring]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.26 - 2016.02.27<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent --> NA<br />
|<!-- Country --> US<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.nsba.org/conference National School Board Association Conference]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.09 - 2016.04.11<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Boston<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->NA<br />
|<!-- Country -->USA<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://linuxfestnorthwest.org/2016 LinuxFest Northwest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.23 - 2016.04.26<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Bellingham, WA<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:bear454|bear454]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.froscon.de/startseite/ FrOSCon]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.08.20 - 2016.08.21<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sankt Augustin<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://opensaar.de/2016/10/linux-presentation-day-2016-herbst/ Linux Presentation Day]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016-10-22<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Saarbruecken<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Sutorinfo|Sutorinfo]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Talks and Workshop<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> DE<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.openrheinruhr.de/ OpenRheinRuhr]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 5.11. - 6.11.2016<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Oberhausen<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:AdaLovelace|AdaLovelace]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks ?<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://2015.capitoledulibre.org/ Capitole du Libre] (Link to 2015 conference)<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.?? - 2016.11.?? (not fixed yet)<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Toulouse<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> <br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> France<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensourcesummit.paris/ Paris open source summit]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.16 - 2016.11.17 <br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Paris<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Guillaume_G]], Nicolas R.<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE night<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.16 - 2016.02.16<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Torri di Quartesolo (Vicenza) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> talks<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00000.html Report]<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @Open Design Conference<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.02.20 - 2016.02.20<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Pordenone (PN) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks + round table<br />
|<!-- Report and material --> [https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2016-03/msg00001.html Report]<br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> IT<br />
|<!-- Event --> openSUSE @electronics fair<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.02 - 2016.04.03<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Gonzaga (Mantova) Italy<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:deneb_alpha|deneb_alpha]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country --> GR<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://fosscomm.cs.unipi.gr/ FOSSCOMM 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.04.16 - 2016.04.17<br />
|<!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Athens (Greece)<br />
|<!-- Advocate --> [[User:alexandrosuse|Alexandros Vennos]]<br />
|<!-- Page in the Wiki --> [[openSUSE:Fosscomm2016]]<br />
|<!-- Type --> Booth + talks <br />
|<!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-nagoya/ Open Source Conference 2016 Nagoya]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.05.28<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Nagoya, Aichi<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Kimitoboku|kimitoboku]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://events.linuxfoundation.jp/events/linuxcon-japan LinuxCon Japan]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.13 - 2016.07.15<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --><br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://opensuseja.doorkeeper.jp/events/46644 openSUSE mini Summit 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.16<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type -->Talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-kyoto/ Open Source Conference 2016 Kyoto]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.07.29 - 2016.07.30<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Kyoto<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fall/ Open Source Conference 2016 Tokyo/Fall]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.5 - 2016.11.6<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Hino, Tokyo<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ftake|ftake]], [[User:Hashimom|hashimom]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->AS<br />
|<!-- Country -->JP<br />
|<!-- Event --> [https://www.ospn.jp/osc2016-fukuoka/ Open Source Conference 2016 Fukuoka]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.19<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Fukuoka<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Ballistyx|Tomoatsu Sato]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
|<!-- Continent -->EU<br />
|<!-- Country -->BG<br />
|<!-- Event --> [http://www.openfest.org/2016/en/ OpenFest 2016]<br />
|<!-- Date --> 2016.11.05 - 2016.11.06<br />
| <!-- Deadline --><br />
|<!-- City/Town --> Sofia<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Mitko_zahariev|Dimitar Zahariev]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --><br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth<br />
| <!-- Report and material --><br />
|-<br />
| <!-- Continent --> AFR<br />
| <!-- Country --> DZ<br />
| <!-- Event --> <br />
| <!-- Date --> 2016.12.10<br />
| <!-- Deadline --> <br />
| <!-- City/Town --> HASSI BAH BAH .DJELFA.Algeria<br />
| <!-- Advocate --> [[User:Benalia]]<br />
| <!-- Page in the Wiki --> <br />
| <!-- Type --> Booth + talks<br />
| <!-- Report and materhttps:<br />
|-<br />
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<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== 2013 ===<br />
<br />
[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2013 Ambassadors events 2013]<br />
<br />
=== 2012 ===<br />
[https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2012 Ambassadors events 2012 Archive]<br />
<br />
=== 2011 ===<br />
[[Archive:Ambassadors_events_2011]]<br />
<br />
=== 2010 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2010 Ambassadors events 2010 Archive ]<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== 2009 ===<br />
[http://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Ambassadors_events_2009 Ambassadors events 2009 Archive ]<br />
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[[Category:Ambassador|{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:SoCalSUSE&diff=167240openSUSE:SoCalSUSE2022-06-22T16:44:32Z<p>Druonysus: /* SCaLE 19x (2022) */</p>
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|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/ Meetup] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
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<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
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|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
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* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
** [https://www.meetup.com/socalsuse/events/286731966/ Meetup]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
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* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew McGraw<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Stockton, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Bhavisha Dhruve<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Cerritos, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Linux user groups]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox<br />
|name=PowerShell<br />
|packagename=powershell<br />
|developer=Microsoft<br />
|image=[[File:PowerShell Core 6.0 icon.png|thumb|PowerShell icon/logo]]<br />
|description=PowerShell is a cross-platform command line shell and scripting language.<br />
|vendor=Microsoft<br />
|license=[https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/blob/master/LICENSE.txt MIT]<br />
|website=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/<br />
|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
PowerShell is a cross-platform for Windows, Linux, and macOS available command line shell and scripting language from Microsoft.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models. It can also be used to execute C# source code and call into .NET assemblies.<br />
<br />
'''Additional features:'''<br />
<br />
* consistent structure for the commands (Verb-Noun)<br />
* consistent syntax<br />
* completely object-based pipeline<br />
* remoting<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
While PowerShell is not provided by any official openSUSE repositories, there are still a few easy ways to it on openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed.<br />
<br />
# Install directly from RPM<br />
# Install binaries from tar.gz (tarball)<br />
# Install using <code>sudo dotnet tool install --global powershell</code> command<br />
<br />
This page will only cover the first two installation methods. The last one requires the [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux-opensuse installation of the <code>dotnet</code> CLI] and that is beyond the scope of this page.<br />
<br />
=== From RPM Directly ===<br />
<br />
The [https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.2.3 GitHub releases page] does '''not''' provide a native openSUSE RPM, but it ''does'' have a RedHat RPM that works well enough on openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed.<br />
<br />
==== Install Dependencies ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update && \<br />
sudo zypper install libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Install PowerShell ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper install \<br />
--allow-unsigned-rpm \<br />
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v7.2.3/powershell-lts-7.2.3-1.rh.x86_64.rpm<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== From Tarball ===<br />
<br />
==== Install Dependencies ====<br />
<br />
When installing PowerShell binaries using the Linux <code>tar.gz</code> archive (aka tarball), but you need to set up the necessary dependencies first. These dependencies are the same as when installing from the RPM, with the addition of the <code>curl</code> and <code>tar</code> commands. These commands may already be installed on your system, but -generally speaking- it shouldn't hurt to still include them in your list of dependencies to install as show below.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update && \<br />
sudo zypper install curl tar libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Download Tarball ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
curl -L https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v6.1.3/powershell-6.1.3-linux-x64.tar.gz -o /tmp/powershell.tar.gz<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Make Installation Directory ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo mkdir -p /opt/microsoft/powershell<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Extract Tarball ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo tar -xzf /tmp/powershell.tar.gz -C /opt/microsoft/powershell/<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Create Symlink to add <code>pwsh</code> to <code>PATH</code> ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo ln -s /opt/microsoft/powershell/pwsh /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Make <code>pwsh</code> Executable ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Validate Install ===<br />
<br />
Regardless of your installation method, if PowerShell has been installed successfully, you should be able to run the code shown below to verify. You should see <span style="color:#008000">Hello Geekos!</span> printed to your terminal in Green text (assuming your terminal supports colors).<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
pwsh -command Write-Host "Hello Geekos!" -ForegroundColor Green<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell GitHub Repo]<br />
* [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux?view=powershell-6 Installing on Linux]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Programming language]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=PowerShell&diff=165670PowerShell2022-05-10T04:26:39Z<p>Druonysus: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox<br />
|name=PowerShell<br />
|packagename=powershell<br />
|developer=Microsoft<br />
|image=[[File:PowerShell Core 6.0 icon.png|thumb|PowerShell icon/logo]]<br />
|description=PowerShell is a cross-platform command line shell and scripting language.<br />
|vendor=Microsoft<br />
|license=[https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/blob/master/LICENSE.txt MIT]<br />
|website=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/<br />
|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
PowerShell is a cross-platform for Windows, Linux, and macOS available command line shell and scripting language from Microsoft.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models. It can also be used to execute C# source code and call into .NET assemblies.<br />
<br />
'''Additional features:'''<br />
<br />
* consistent structure for the commands (Verb-Noun)<br />
* consistent syntax<br />
* completely object-based pipeline<br />
* remoting<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
While PowerShell is not provided by any official openSUSE repositories, there are still a few easy ways to it on openSUSE openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed.<br />
<br />
# Install directly from RPM<br />
# Install binaries from tar.gz (tarball)<br />
# Install using <code>sudo dotnet tool install --global powershell</code> command<br />
<br />
This page will only cover the first two installation methods as the last one requires the [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux-opensuse installation of the <code>dotnet</code> CLI] as that is beyond the scope of this page.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.2.3 GitHub releases page] does provide a RedHat RPM and generic Linux Tarballs that will work on <br />
=== From RPM Directly ===<br />
<br />
==== Install Dependencies ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update && \<br />
sudo zypper install libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Install PowerShell ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper install \<br />
--allow-unsigned-rpm \<br />
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v7.2.3/powershell-lts-7.2.3-1.rh.x86_64.rpm<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== From Tarball ===<br />
<br />
==== Install Dependencies ====<br />
<br />
When installing PowerShell binaries using the Linux <code>tar.gz</code> archive (aka tarball), but you need to set up the necessary dependencies first. These dependencies are the same as when installing from the RPM, with the addition of the <code>curl</code> and <code>tar</code> commands. These commands may already be installed on your system, but -generally speaking- it shouldn't hurt to still include them in your list of dependencies to install as show below.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update && \<br />
sudo zypper install curl tar libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Download Tarball ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
curl -L https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v6.1.3/powershell-6.1.3-linux-x64.tar.gz -o /tmp/powershell.tar.gz<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Make Installation Directory ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo mkdir -p /opt/microsoft/powershell<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Extract Tarball ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo tar -xzf /tmp/powershell.tar.gz -C /opt/microsoft/powershell/<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Create Symlink to add <code>pwsh</code> to <code>PATH</code> ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo ln -s /opt/microsoft/powershell/pwsh /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==== Make <code>pwsh</code> Executable ====<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Validate Install ===<br />
<br />
Regardless of your installation method, if PowerShell has been installed successfully, you should be able to run the code shown below to verify. You should see <span style="color:#008000">Hello Geekos!</span> printed to your terminal in Green text (assuming your terminal supports colors).<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
pwsh -command Write-Host "Hello Geekos!" -ForegroundColor Green<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell GitHub Repo]<br />
* [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux?view=powershell-6 Installing on Linux]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Programming language]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=PowerShell&diff=165664PowerShell2022-05-10T01:52:00Z<p>Druonysus: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox|<br />
name=PowerShell|<br />
packagename=pwsh|<br />
developer=Microsoft|<br />
image=[[File:PowerShell Core 6.0 icon.png|thumb|PowerShell icon/logo]]|<br />
description=PowerShell is a cross-platform command line shell and scripting language.|<br />
vendor=Microsoft|<br />
license=MIT|<br />
website=https://github.com/PowerShell |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
PowerShell is a cross-platform for Windows, Linux, and macOS available command line shell and scripting language from Microsoft.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models. It can also be used to execute C# source code and call into .NET assemblies.<br />
<br />
Additional features:<br />
<br />
* consistent structure for the commands (Verb-Noun)<br />
* consistent syntax<br />
* completely object-based pipeline<br />
* remoting<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is not provided by official openSUSE repositories. You can deploy PowerShell binaries directly using the Linux tar.gz archive, but you would need to set up the necessary dependencies first.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update<br />
<br />
sudo zypper in curl tar libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
<br />
curl -L https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v6.1.3/powershell-6.1.3-linux-x64.tar.gz -o /tmp/powershell.tar.gz<br />
<br />
sudo mkdir -p /opt/microsoft/powershell<br />
<br />
sudo tar -xzf /tmp/powershell.tar.gz -C /opt/microsoft/powershell/<br />
<br />
sudo ln -s /opt/microsoft/powershell/pwsh /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
<br />
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
<br />
pwsh -command Write-Host "Hello Geekos!" -ForegroundColor Green<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell Official website]<br />
* [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux?view=powershell-6 Installing on Linux]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Programming language]]</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=PowerShell&diff=165661PowerShell2022-05-10T01:50:28Z<p>Druonysus: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox|<br />
name=PowerShell|<br />
packagename=pwsh|<br />
developer=Microsoft|<br />
image=[[File:PowerShell Core 6.0 icon.png|thumb|PowerShell Core 6.0 icon]]|<br />
description=PowerShell is a cross-platform command line shell and scripting language.|<br />
vendor=Microsoft|<br />
license=MIT|<br />
website=https://github.com/PowerShell |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
PowerShell is a cross-platform for Windows, Linux, and macOS available command line shell and scripting language from Microsoft.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models. It can also be used to execute C# source code and call into .NET assemblies.<br />
<br />
Additional features:<br />
<br />
* consistent structure for the commands (Verb-Noun)<br />
* consistent syntax<br />
* completely object-based pipeline<br />
* remoting<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
PowerShell is not provided by official openSUSE repositories. You can deploy PowerShell binaries directly using the Linux tar.gz archive, but you would need to set up the necessary dependencies first.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo zypper update<br />
<br />
sudo zypper in curl tar libicu60_2 libopenssl1_0_0<br />
<br />
curl -L https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v6.1.3/powershell-6.1.3-linux-x64.tar.gz -o /tmp/powershell.tar.gz<br />
<br />
sudo mkdir -p /opt/microsoft/powershell<br />
<br />
sudo tar -xzf /tmp/powershell.tar.gz -C /opt/microsoft/powershell/<br />
<br />
sudo ln -s /opt/microsoft/powershell/pwsh /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
<br />
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/pwsh<br />
<br />
pwsh -command Write-Host "Hello Geekos!" -ForegroundColor Green<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell Official website]<br />
* [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux?view=powershell-6 Installing on Linux]<br />
<br />
<br />
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|This page is a under construction and is a '''work in progress'''. Some info on this page may be incomplete, out of date, and/or inaccurate. When the sections on this page are more complete, this banner will be removed and this page can be considered more authoritative.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communication =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
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| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
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| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
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| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
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| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
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| Patrick Finie<br />
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| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
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| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
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| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
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| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
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| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
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| Joanna<br />
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| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
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| Raphael Alejandro<br />
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| Ian Carroll<br />
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| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
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* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
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The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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*'''Born:''' Andrew Jonathan Adams<br>1985-01-05<br>Orange, California, United States<br />
*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
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** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
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[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
[[File:Scale14x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew, members of SoCalSUSE team, and SUSE employees at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE14x]]<br />
[[File:Drew and crew at scale12x.jpg|thumb|Drew and the SoCalSUSE team at SCaLE12x (LAX Hilton)]]<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate]] on the United States West Coast (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
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==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
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''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
<br />
After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
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<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
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==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
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<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
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He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
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===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
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In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time -- as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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==LOPSA==<br />
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Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for the openSUSE Project.<br />
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Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors that collaborate together. Many volunteer annually working booths promoting openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
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SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
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== Goals ==<br />
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* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
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= Communicate =<br />
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Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
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= The Team =<br />
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The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
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SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
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| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
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| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
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| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
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| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
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| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
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| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
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| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
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= Events =<br />
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
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'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
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==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
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* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
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== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
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= In The News =<br />
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The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
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* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
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== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
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=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
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[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
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* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
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In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
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| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
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| Alan Clark<br />
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| Provo, UT, USA<br />
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| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
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| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
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| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
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*'''Born:''' Andrew Jonathan Adams<br>1985-01-05<br>Orange, California, United States<br />
*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
** [[openSUSE:Twitter_team|Twitter Team Member]]<br />
** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
*'''Occupation:''' System Development Engineer II / DevOps Engineer<br />
*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
*'''Registered Linux user:''' 507531<br />
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**'''Telegram:''' [https://t.me/druonysus @druonysus]<br />
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** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams]<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
* [http://lopsa.org LOPSA]<br />
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[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
[[File:Scale14x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew, members of SoCalSUSE team, and SUSE employees at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE14x]]<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate]] on the United States West Coast (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
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==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
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''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
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After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
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==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
-----<br />
He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
<br />
===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
<br />
In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time -- as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
==LOPSA==<br />
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<br />
Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==Salt==<br />
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===SaltConf===<br />
====2015====<br />
<br />
====2016====<br />
<br />
===Brine===<br />
------<br />
<br />
==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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==GNOME==<br />
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==NextCloud==<br />
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==[[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]==<br />
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==Career==<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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===Early career===<br />
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===Infrastructure Automation and DevOps===</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=User:Druonysus&diff=163940User:Druonysus2022-03-10T05:50:53Z<p>Druonysus: /* openSUSE at SCaLE */</p>
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*'''Born:''' Andrew Jonathan Adams<br>1985-01-05<br>Orange, California, United States<br />
*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
** [[openSUSE:Twitter_team|Twitter Team Member]]<br />
** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
*'''Occupation:''' System Development Engineer II / DevOps Engineer<br />
*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
*'''Registered Linux user:''' 507531<br />
*'''Chat:'''<br />
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** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams]<br />
*'''Partner:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgabbaian/ L. Gabbaian]<br />
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* [https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSTerraformEnv PSTerraformEnv]<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
* [http://lopsa.org LOPSA]<br />
* [http://kde.org KDE]<br />
* [http://gnome.org GNOME]<br />
* [http://enlightenment.org Enlightenment]<br />
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* [http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/a.aspx CompTIA A+] (2010)<br />
* [https://saltstack.com/certification/ SaltStack Certified Engineer] (2014)<br />
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[[File:Geeko hiding drew.jpg|thumb]]<br />
[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
[[File:Scale14x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew, members of SoCalSUSE team, and SUSE employees at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE14x]]<br />
[[File:Drew and crew at scale12x.jpg|thumb|Drew and the SoCalSUSE team at SCaLE12x (LAX Hilton)]]<br />
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<span><br />
'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration], primarily working with [https://www.saltstack.com Salt], [https://www.docker.com Docker], and [https://kubernetes.io Kubernetes]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate on the United States West Coast]] (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
</span><br />
==Early years==<br />
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<br />
Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
<br />
==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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<br />
Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
<br />
''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
<br />
After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
<br />
==College Years==<br />
-----<br />
Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
<br />
==openSUSE==<br />
-----<br />
He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
<br />
===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
<br />
In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time -- as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
==LOPSA==<br />
-----<br />
<br />
Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
<br />
==Salt==<br />
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===SaltConf===<br />
====2015====<br />
<br />
====2016====<br />
<br />
===Brine===<br />
------<br />
<br />
==KDE==<br />
-----<br />
Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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==GNOME==<br />
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==NextCloud==<br />
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==[[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]==<br />
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==ProjectContribute==<br />
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==Career==<br />
-----<br />
Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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===Early career===<br />
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===Infrastructure Automation and DevOps===</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=User:Druonysus&diff=163937User:Druonysus2022-03-10T05:50:15Z<p>Druonysus: /* openSUSE at SCaLE */</p>
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*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
*'''Contribute as:''' <br />
** [[Archive:Advocates_list|US SoCal Advocate]]<br />
** Founder of [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|SoCalSUSE]]<br />
** [[openSUSE:Twitter_team|Twitter Team Member]]<br />
** [https://community.kde.org/The_KDE_Network KDE Network]: [https://community.kde.org/US US Member]<br />
*'''Occupation:''' System Development Engineer II / DevOps Engineer<br />
*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
*'''Registered Linux user:''' 507531<br />
*'''Chat:'''<br />
**'''Discord:''' druonysus#3153<br />
**'''Telegram:''' [https://t.me/druonysus @druonysus]<br />
**'''[https://libera.chat/ Libera.Chat]:''' <br />
*** druonysus<br />
*** druonysuse<br />
*** lopsa-drew<br />
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** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-adams-02838a1 Raymond Adams]<br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams]<br />
*'''Partner:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgabbaian/ L. Gabbaian]<br />
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* [https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSTerraformEnv PSTerraformEnv]<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
* [http://lopsa.org LOPSA]<br />
* [http://kde.org KDE]<br />
* [http://gnome.org GNOME]<br />
* [http://enlightenment.org Enlightenment]<br />
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* [https://saltstack.com/certification/ SaltStack Certified Engineer] (2014)<br />
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[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration], primarily working with [https://www.saltstack.com Salt], [https://www.docker.com Docker], and [https://kubernetes.io Kubernetes]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate on the United States West Coast]] (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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<br />
Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
<br />
==Introduction to Linux==<br />
-----<br />
<br />
Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
<br />
''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
<br />
After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
<br />
==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
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<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
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He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
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===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
<br />
In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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==LOPSA==<br />
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<br />
Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==Salt==<br />
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===SaltConf===<br />
====2015====<br />
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====2016====<br />
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===Brine===<br />
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==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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==GNOME==<br />
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==NextCloud==<br />
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==ProjectContribute==<br />
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==Career==<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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===Early career===<br />
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===Infrastructure Automation and DevOps===</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=User:Druonysus&diff=163934User:Druonysus2022-03-10T05:48:47Z<p>Druonysus: /* College Years */</p>
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*'''Born:''' Andrew Jonathan Adams<br>1985-01-05<br>Orange, California, United States<br />
*'''Nationality:''' American<br />
*'''Residence:''' [https://longbeach.gov Long Beach, California, United States]<br />
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*'''Employer:''' [https://amazon.com Amazon]/[https://ring.com Ring]<br />
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** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-adams-02838a1 Raymond Adams]<br />
** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-adams-b8745154 James Adams]<br />
*'''Partner:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgabbaian/ L. Gabbaian]<br />
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ SoCalSUSE]<br />
* [http://www.socallinuxexpo.org SCaLE]<br />
* [http://github.com/saltstack/salt Salt]<br />
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[[File:Geeko hiding drew.jpg|thumb]]<br />
[[File:Scale16x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew and members of the SoCalSUSE crew at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE16x]]<br />
[[File:Scale14x booth.jpg|thumb|Drew, members of SoCalSUSE team, and SUSE employees at the openSUSE booth at SCaLE14x]]<br />
[[File:Drew and crew at scale12x.jpg|thumb|Drew and the SoCalSUSE team at SCaLE12x (LAX Hilton)]]<br />
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'''Drew Adams''' (born '''Andrew Jonathan Adams'''; 1985-01-05) is an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_Reliability_Engineering Site Reliability Engineer] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps DevOps practitioner] with a background in Linux [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_administrator Systems Administration], primarily working with [https://www.saltstack.com Salt], [https://www.docker.com Docker], and [https://kubernetes.io Kubernetes]. He is best known to the openSUSE community as an [[Archive:Advocates_list|Advocate on the United States West Coast]] (based in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_Long_Beach,_California Los Altos neighborhood] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach%2C_California Long Beach, California]). He is the principal organizer of the openSUSE presence at the [https://www.socallinuxexpo.org Southern California Linux Expo] where he and fellow [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE|"SoCalSUSE & Friends"]] community members work the booth. He has been [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|organizing the presence]] there and has helped represent openSUSE at numerous other events across the United States since 2012. He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with [[Archive:Portal:11.1|11.1]]; becoming a [[openSUSE:Join-As-Advocates|Advocate]] with the project in early 2011. Shortly after, he officially became an [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Member]].<br />
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==Early years==<br />
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Drew Adams was born on 1985-01-05 in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange%2C_California Orange, California] in the United States to Brenda, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education special education] teacher and Michael Adams, a small business-owner (originally a roofing company, currently a pool service company). He has two siblings, an older brother, Christopher and a younger sister, Breanna. Drew attended preschool at [http://californiapreschool.com/ California Preschool] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorba_Linda%2C_California Yorba Linda, California]. He grew up in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona%2C_California Corona, California] attending schools in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona-Norco_Unified_School_District Corona-Norco Unified School District] from kindergarden until his graduation from [https://santiago.cnusd.k12.ca.us Santiago high school].<br />
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==Introduction to Linux==<br />
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<br />
Drew was first introduced to Linux by his friend, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewheintziii Andrew Heintz] in September 2002. The two were taking a [https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a CompTIA A+] certification prep-course offered by their high school as part of the [http://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-a-regional-occupational-program.htm California Regional Occupational Program (ROP)]. One day Heintz arrived to class with several CDs containing [http://toastytech.com/guis/mkde.html Mandrake Linux 9.0], but little knowledge of what it was. Neither Drew or Heintz had heard of UNIX or Linux before, but they were curious to check it out. They convinced their instructor, Mr. Gálvez to let them take the entire class-day to install it and learn a bit about Linux. Drew remembers, <br />
<br />
''Once we had it installed, it didn't look like anything special. On the surface it didn’t look that different from Windows, and I knew nothing about it’s licensing or the way it was developed. I liked that it was freely available, but generally I was unimpressed. Little did I know that, that day would forever change the way I thought and felt about computers, software, operating systems, intellectual property law, corporate ethics, community, and social responsibility.''<br />
<br />
After the two spent the whole class period installing and playing with Linux, Heintz let Drew keep the disks. They sat in Drew’s CD case for months until he came across an article about Linux. It interested him enough to dust off those Mandrake disks and go through the install again on one of his personal systems. Once he got his free ad-supported dial-up Internet service setup, he realized the they didn't disconnect him after he ran over the 10 hour per month quota they imposed on free-tier customers. It seemed they were ill-prepared for Linux users. That was enough to keep using it.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:right; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.25em;">[[File:2006 drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2006]]</div><br />
By 2005, Drew no longer maintained a Windows partition on any of his machines. He has been a full-time desktop Linux user ever since.<br />
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==College Years==<br />
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Between 2005 and 2008 Drew took a couple theatre classes at [https://www.norcocollege.edu Norco College]. In 2010 he started attending [https://www.stanbridge.edu/ Stanbridge College (now Stanbridge University)] in their bachelor's degree program in Information Systems (no longer offered by the university). Drew dropped out in 2012 to focus on his career before completing his degree.<br />
<br />
<div style="float:left; margin:0.01em; padding: 0.20em;">[[File:drew.jpg|thumb|Drew, circa 2010]]</div><br />
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==openSUSE==<br />
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He first started using openSUSE in 2009 with 11.1; officially becoming a Member and Advocate with the project in early 2011.<br />
<br />
===openSUSE at SCaLE===<br />
<br />
In February 2011 Drew went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) heald in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
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==LOPSA==<br />
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Drew joined LOPSA as a member in 2012 when [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coquinn/ Corey Quinn] recommended the organization to him. In 2017, Drew was elected to the LOPSA Board of Directors. Drew has served as the President of the Board of Directors of LOPSA since January 2021.<br />
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==Salt==<br />
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===SaltConf===<br />
====2015====<br />
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==KDE==<br />
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Drew has been organizing the KDE booth at the Southern California Linux Expo since 2014. He is a member of the [https://community.kde.org/US KDE Network US] and as such works to promote and grow the KDE community throughout Southern California.<br />
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Drew loves automating infrastructure by stitching together disparate systems into a cohesive whole while working as part of a collaborative, diverse and cross-functional team with a focus on communication including monitoring, documentation, and training.<br />
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===Infrastructure Automation and DevOps===</div>Druonysushttps://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=openSUSE:SoCalSUSE&diff=163931openSUSE:SoCalSUSE2022-03-10T05:40:44Z<p>Druonysus: /* openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011) */</p>
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# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SCaLE 9x openSUSE booth.jpg|thumb|openSUSE Booth @ SCaLE 9x]]<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
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<div>{{Alert<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* '''Event Pages:'''<br />
** [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook]<br />
** [https://gettogether.community/events/17627/socalsuse-booths-scale/ GetTogether]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
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== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook Event: openSUSE, KDE, NextCloud, & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19X]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/24/opensuse-at-scale-12x-day-1/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x Day 1]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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|-<br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook Event: openSUSE, KDE, NextCloud, & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19X]<br />
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===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* '''2014'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/ openSUSE at SCALE 12x]<br />
* '''2015'''<br />
** [https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/ Join SUSE at the Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/ Geekos heading to SoCal]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/ openSUSE miniSummit @Scale13x – summary]<br />
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s SoCalSUSE SCaLE 13x Booth Raffle Results]<br />
* '''2016'''<br />
** [https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/ SCALE 14X Saturday in Pictures]<br />
** [https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html SCALE14x fun - openSUSE, KDE]<br />
* '''2018'''<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/ Visit Combined Booths at SCaLE 16X, Save $ With Promo Code]<br />
** [https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/ openSUSE to have Summit at Southern California Linux Expo]<br />
* '''2022'''<br />
** [https://lopsa.org/event-4591582 Event: SoCalSUSE & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19x]<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
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!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
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| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
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[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
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== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
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{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
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* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook Event: openSUSE, KDE, NextCloud, & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19X]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/<br />
* https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/<br />
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s<br />
* https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/<br />
* https://blog.jospoortvliet.com/2016/01/scale14x-fun-opensuse-kde.html<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://lopsa.org/event-4591582<br />
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= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
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* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom. So, if you're interested in chatting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook Event: openSUSE, KDE, NextCloud, & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19X]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/<br />
* https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/<br />
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s<br />
* https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://lopsa.org/event-4591582<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
<br />
==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
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{{Navbar<br />
|TITLE=SoCalSUSE: The Southern California openSUSE, & SUSE/Rancher Community<br />
|CONTENT=<center>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ Facebook] - [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] - [https://www.instagram.com/socalsuse/ Instagram] - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_LGARDd8Ghd6QLqytsBfA YouTube] - [https://twitter.com/SoCalSUSE Twitter] - [https://gettogether.community/socalsuse/ GetTogether] - [https://gitlab.com/socalsuse GitLab] - [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/FAQs|FAQs]]</center><br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Socalsuse-banner.jpeg|SoCalSUSE Banner]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
----<br />
<br />
{{Intro|<br />
SoCalSUSE is a diverse community of fun-loving friends in Southern California with a passion for getting people involved with and contributing to the openSUSE Project.<br />
<br />
Members of SoCalSUSE are regular openSUSE enthusiasts, users, and contributors who volunteer and collaborate together to help promote openSUSE and related projects. They share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the openSUSE project <br />
by artfully leveraging their hard-skills and soft-skills to network and connect with people - online and in-person. They are the [[openSUSE:Marketing_liaison|liaisons]] between the Southern California community and the broader openSUSE Project. <br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE is essentially a local instance and outgrowth of the [[Archive:Advocates|openSUSE Advocate (aka Ambassador)]] and [[openSUSE:Local_Coordinator|Local Coordinator]] efforts from years past. While those programs are largely dormant within the openSUSE Project, SoCalSUSE carries forward their legacy and spirit in the Southern California market.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Tenets ==<br />
----<br />
# '''Everyone has something to contribute:''' openSUSE is not just for developers. Anyone and everyone has something to contribute. Of course we need developers but most projects have more developers than any other skills. We also need technical writers, journalists, translators, graphic artists, photographers, musicians, lawyers, video editors, social media managers, podcasters, bug reporters... the list goes on and on.<br />
# '''Come as you are and develop new skills:''' Come as you are with whatever skills and interests you have. Let those things drive new areas of contribution and growth... your own growth and the growth of the project.<br />
# '''openSUSE is the best project to contribute to:''' The openSUSE Project doesn't just create one piece of software or even just one Linux distribution. We contribute to many upstream [[Free_and_Open_Source_Software|open-source]] projects such as the [[Portal:Kernel|Linux kernel]], [[openSUSE:KDE_team|KDE]], [[openSUSE:GNOME_team|GNOME]], [[Systemd|Systemd]], GNU, [[Mozilla|Mozilla]], [[openSUSE:Python_team|Python]], [[openSUSE:Ruby_team|Ruby]] and [https://en.opensuse.org/Category:Team_pages so many others]. Additionally we are the upstream project for other open-source software like YaST, zypper, Open Build Service, Machinery. So no matter what you want to contribute to or in whatever way you want to contribute, we are the perfect place for you to do so.<br />
# '''Contribution-first:''' One does not need to already be an openSUSE user to contribute.<br />
# '''The openSUSE community is the best:''' The openSUSE community is very helpful and approachable. Not only do we have the standard/classic [[openSUSE:Communication_channels|communication channels]] such as [http://forums.opensuse.org/ forums], [[openSUSE:Mailing_lists|mailing lists]], and IRC/Libera.Chat. We are also on the more modern [[openSUSE:Social_media_contacts|social media]] and chat platforms (such as [[openSUSE:Telegram|Telegram]], and [https://discord.gg/opensuse Discord]). We meet people where they are and allow them to jump in. We like to lower the barrier of entry to contribution by leveraging tools like the Open Build Service.<br />
# '''openSUSE is a lot of fun:''' Fun is baked into our Project. The community gathers regularly, just for fun in the [[openSUSE:Bar|openSUSE Bar]]. By being involved with openSUSE, you will meet new people and make new friends and have a lot of fun. Contribnutions can be challenging, but it is made easier when it feels more like you're just having fun with your friends building something cool together.<br />
<br />
== Goals ==<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organize]] and/or represent openSUSE at local events and conferences<br />
* Act as an evangelist and liaisons between the openSUSE Project and the public<br />
* Promote use of openSUSE technologies and contributions to the openSUSE Project<br />
* Help support user migrations to openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed<br />
* Have a lot of fun!<br />
<br />
= Communicate =<br />
----<br />
Currently our primary means of communication is via our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalSUSE/ "SoCalSUSE & Friends" Facebook Group] and associated Messenger chat. However, we have our own [https://t.me/socalsuse Telegram] channel, and we are working to migrate our team chat there and away from the closed Messenger chatroom to an Telegram. If you are interested in connecting with us, make sure to join us on Telegram.<br />
<br />
= The Team =<br />
----<br />
<br />
The SoCalSUSE team is made up of a very diverse set of individual contributors. Some are more technical than others. Some are more familiar and connected with the project than others. We have several SoCalSUSE contributors that are registered as [[Archive:Advocates_list|openSUSE Advocates]] and/or are [[openSUSE:Members|openSUSE Project Members]]. Regardless of their background, everyone has a lot of fun informing people about the openSUSE Project and community. We love getting people involved and contributing in any way they can.<br />
<br />
SoCalSUSE has been going strong for about a decade and in that time we have had contributors come... [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousContributors|and go]]. Below is a non-exhaustive list of active SoCalSUSE contributors. <br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="background:#d9e5bf;font-size:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3"<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Contributors<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Role<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Location<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (since 2012)<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Shadowolf7|Roger Luedecke]]<br />
| Founding Contributor (2012 - 2018)<br />
| Riverside, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:zekthegeek|Zeak Dreger]]<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Chrissy Dreger<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Anaheim, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Patrick Finie<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Camarillo, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Romy Meyerson<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Reseda, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Lauren Gabbaian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Long Beach, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Jennifer Ciaccio<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Joanna<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Mekhedjian<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Raphael Alejandro<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Ian Carroll<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Leo Hidalgo<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Los Angeles, California, USA<br />
|-<br />
| Brian Smith<br />
| Active Contributor<br />
| Michigan, USA<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Events =<br />
----<br />
<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2Zghshi0A openSUSE Conference 2013: Pro Booth Tips]<br />
* [[openSUSE:Organising_a_booth|Organising a Booth]]<br />
* [[Template:Event|Event Template]]<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Events ==<br />
{{Alert|<br />
'''NOTE:''' From 2022 and onward, all upcoming SoCalSUSE events will be listed in the general [[openSUSE:Upcoming_events|Upcoming Events]] page in addition to being added in this section. This was not always done in the past. By adding the event to the Upcoming Events page, we ensure broader visibility to the rest of the openSUSE Project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== 2022 ===<br />
----<br />
<br />
==== [[openSUSE:SCALE2022|SCaLE 19x (2022)]] ====<br />
<br />
{{Alert|danger|<br />
Due to the COVID Pandemic, the dates for SCaLE 19x were pushed from March 2022 to July 2022<br />
}}<br />
<br />
* '''Principal Organizer:''' [[User:Druonysus|Drew Adams]] <br />
<br />
* [https://fb.me/e/1S754NABU Facebook Event: openSUSE, KDE, NextCloud, & LOPSA @ SCaLE 19X]<br />
<br />
===== Staff =====<br />
<br />
== [[openSUSE:SoCalSUSE/PreviousEvents|Previous Events]] ==<br />
<br />
= In The News =<br />
<br />
The work of the SoCalSUSE team has been mentioned on various [https://news.opensuse.org news.o.o] articles over the years in addition to other places around the Internet. Most of the time the team is aware of and even involved in these articles, but sometimes our work will get mentioned without any involvement or prompting by us. Any time we are aware or become aware of a mention of our work online, we add a link to it in this section.<br />
<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2014/02/22/opensuse-at-scale-12x/<br />
* https://www.suse.com/c/join-suse-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/01/13/geekos-heading-to-socal/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2015/02/21/opensuse-minisummit-scale13x-summary/<br />
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgP1Ly0knkk&t=0s<br />
* https://fossforce.com/2016/01/scale-14x-saturday-pictures/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/02/12/visit-combined-booths-at-scale-16x-save-with-promo-code/<br />
* https://news.opensuse.org/2018/10/01/opensuse-to-have-summit-at-southern-california-linux-expo/<br />
* https://lopsa.org/event-4591582<br />
<br />
= History =<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Pre SoCalSUSE ==<br />
<br />
=== [[openSUSE:SCALE2011|openSUSE booth @ SCaLE 9x (2011)]] ===<br />
<br />
* https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/<br />
<br />
In February 2011 [[User:Druonysus|Drew]] went to the Southern California Linux Expo ([https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/ SCaLE 9x]) held in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles, California] at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxahhh-hilton-los-angeles-airport/ LAX Hilton] for the first time as a regular attendee. After he visited the openSUSE booth a few times, those working the booth took notice that he kept coming around. After talking with him more in depth they realized that he knew a fair amount about the project and invited him to join them. Once they found out he was a Southern California local, they asked if he would be interested in helping to organize the booth in the future. He agreed. He has been doing so every year since.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/omgsuse/ Pictures of openSUSE booth at SCaLE 9x]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Alert|This list is reconstructed from memory roughly a decade after-the-fact. It may be incomplete.}}<br />
<br />
* [[User:Jospoortvliet|Jos Poortvliet (Jospoortvliet)]]<br />
* [[User:Byunashko|Bryen Yunashko (Byunashko)]]<br />
* [[User:Warlordfff|Kostas Koudaras (Warlordfff)]]<br />
* [[User:Izabelvalverde|Izabel Valverde (Izabelvalverde)]]<br />
* [[User:Decriptor|Stephen Shaw (Decriptor)]]<br />
* [[User:CarlosAlbertoNovell|Carlos Ribeiro (CarlosAlbertoNovell)]]<br />
* [[User:Terrorpup|Chuck Payne (Terrorpup)]]<br />
* Bruno Friedmann (tigerfoot)<br />
* Helen South<br />
* Alan Clark<br />
* Tony Su<br />
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==== openSUSE Hackfest @ SCaLE 9x ====<br />
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* [[openSUSE:11.4_Marketing_Hackfest|11.4 Marketing Hackfest]]<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"| Attendees<br />
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!style="background:#fff;color:#669900"|<br />
|-<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Name <br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| Nickname<br />
!style="background:#669900;color:#fff"| From<br />
|-<br />
| Bryen Yunashko<br />
| suseROCKS<br />
| Chicago, Il, USA <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Jos Poortvliet<br />
| jospoortvliet<br />
| Netherlands <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Bruno Friedmann<br />
| tigerfoot<br />
| Basel, Switzerland <br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Izabel Valverde<br />
| izabelvalverde<br />
| Sao Paolo, SP, Brazil<br />
|-<br />
| Carlos Ribeiro<br />
| carlosribeiro<br />
| Sao Paolo, Brasil<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| Helen South<br />
| helen_au<br />
| Sydney, Australia<br />
|-<br />
| Kostas Koudaras<br />
| warlordfff<br />
| Thessaloniki, Greece<br />
|-<br />
| Chuck Payne<br />
| terrorpup/lupinstein<br />
| Atlanta, GA USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| James Mason<br />
| bear454<br />
| Bellingham, WA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Alan Clark<br />
| AClark<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| Stephen Shaw <br />
| sshaw<br />
| Provo, UT, USA<br />
|- <br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Agentdero|R Tyler Ballance]]<br />
| rtyler<br />
| Oakland, CA, USA<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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