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= Eric Christensen =


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I started contributing to the Fedora Project in 2007. I have worked with different teams including the Documentation Project, where in January of 2009 I was appointed as the leader and served in that capacity until November of 2010. I served two terms on the Fedora [[Board]] (F18 to F21).
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I'm an information security guy so I have my pet peeves when it comes to computer users.  I have written various papers on e-mail, network, and wireless security that explain the proper ways of setting up security measures that are available via open source solutions.  Hopefully I'll have one published on SELinux soon.
I am a security engineer by trade and have written various papers on e-mail, network, and wireless security that explain the proper ways of setting up security measures that are available via open source solutions.   


I'm also an [http://www.ericsatcom.net Amateur Radio operator (W4OTN)] and used to be heavily involved in RF data communications.  Now I'm all about the ability to use data in the field to support emergency operations and during my adventures.  You can be sure that Fedora is high on my list of software that is deployed in the field.
I'm also an [http://www.w4otn.us amateur radio operator (W4OTN)] and used to be heavily involved in RF data communications.  Now I'm all about the ability to use data in the field to support my adventures.  You can be sure that Fedora, and other open source solutions, are high on my list of software that is deployed in the field.


== Contact ==
== Activities within Fedora ==
=== Security SIG ===
I am a member of the [[Security]] SIG and head up the [[Security Team]].


'''Email''': [mailto:sparks@fedoraproject.org sparks@fedoraproject.org]
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'''IRC''': ''Sparks'' on freenode
* #fedora-docs - Fedora Documentation Project
* #fedora-hams - Fedora Amateur Radio SIG
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'''Other Information'''
* '''GPG key''': [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0xD74908ED 0xD74908ED]
* '''Location''': Newport News, Virginia
== Activities within Fedora ==
=== Documentation Project ===
=== Documentation Project ===
I work as an editor and writer for the Fedora Documentation Project.  I working with updating the Software Management Guide and writing the [Security_Guide Security Guide].
I am a member of the [[Docs Project]] and work as an editor and writer.
 
=== Free Media Program ===
I am a member of the [Distribution/FreeMedia Free Media program].  I try to fill two or three requests per month from people requesting CDs and DVDs of Fedora.
 
'''Sorry, I can't accept Free Media requests via email. Please use Request Form from [[Distribution/FreeMedia|Free Media]] Program.'''
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 8 July 2020

Eric Christensen
Eric Christensen
Fedora Information
FAS name: sparks
Fedora email: sparks@fedoraproject.org
IRC nick: Sparks
IRC channels: none
Fedorapeople page: https://sparks.fedorapeople.org
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I started contributing to the Fedora Project in 2007. I have worked with different teams including the Documentation Project, where in January of 2009 I was appointed as the leader and served in that capacity until November of 2010. I served two terms on the Fedora Board (F18 to F21).

I am a security engineer by trade and have written various papers on e-mail, network, and wireless security that explain the proper ways of setting up security measures that are available via open source solutions.

I'm also an amateur radio operator (W4OTN) and used to be heavily involved in RF data communications. Now I'm all about the ability to use data in the field to support my adventures. You can be sure that Fedora, and other open source solutions, are high on my list of software that is deployed in the field.

Activities within Fedora

Security SIG

I am a member of the Security SIG and head up the Security Team.

Documentation Project

I am a member of the Docs Project and work as an editor and writer.

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