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In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Uma...
In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Uma...


* ...is switching from $OTHER_OS to Fedora.
* ...is switching from $OTHER_OS to Fedora after hearing or reading about it, or seeing it first hand.
* ...expects things to "just work" as much as possible, and can sometimes be impatient as a result.
* ...expects things to "just work" as much as possible, and can sometimes be impatient as a result.
* ...doesn't want to go back to $OTHER_OS, and is therefore willing to fiddle occasionally to avoid it.
* ...doesn't want to go back to $OTHER_OS, and is therefore willing to fiddle occasionally to avoid it.
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In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Daphne...
In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Daphne...


*  
* ...not only doesn't panic when things don't work, but may even relish it for the chance to fix things.
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* ...is interested in active involvement with free software but wants the engagement to be very efficient.
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* ...has strong opinions but is capable of discussing them rationally and politely.


In terms of skills and knowledge, Daphne...
In terms of skills and knowledge, Daphne...


*  
* ...is well versed in one or more programming languages, and likely many other technologies.
*  
* ...may not be experienced with Linux development but learns fast.
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Revision as of 19:55, 30 September 2009

Uma (a desktop productivity user)

In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Uma...

  • ...is switching from $OTHER_OS to Fedora after hearing or reading about it, or seeing it first hand.
  • ...expects things to "just work" as much as possible, and can sometimes be impatient as a result.
  • ...doesn't want to go back to $OTHER_OS, and is therefore willing to fiddle occasionally to avoid it.
  • ...accepts that software freedom has certain limitations, but wants to minimize any loss of capabilities vs. $OTHER_OS.

In terms of skills and knowledge, Uma...

  • ...knows, or is capable of finding out, how to boot a system from an alternate device such as CD or USB.
  • ...is able to open applications and make selections as directed in documentation or by a support agent (be it human or not).
  • ...may not understand how free software is built, or how a free software project runs.

Selena (a system administrator)

In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Selena...

  • ...doesn't panic when something doesn't work, and in fact will attempt to diagnose and fix it if so.
  • ...is interested in Fedora mainly for reasons of performance, stability, and previewing next-generation technology for consideration in later production rollout.
  • ...doesn't mind reporting bugs, with the expectation they'll be followed up within a reasonable time frame.

In terms of skills and knowledge, Selena...

  • ...is familiar with heterogeneous environments and networking concepts.
  • ...is comfortable using command-line utilities, and in fact falls back to them in a pinch due to familiarity.
  • ...has a skill set at least comparable to a typical RHCT.

Daphne (a developer)

In terms of personal characteristics and approaches, Daphne...

  • ...not only doesn't panic when things don't work, but may even relish it for the chance to fix things.
  • ...is interested in active involvement with free software but wants the engagement to be very efficient.
  • ...has strong opinions but is capable of discussing them rationally and politely.

In terms of skills and knowledge, Daphne...

  • ...is well versed in one or more programming languages, and likely many other technologies.
  • ...may not be experienced with Linux development but learns fast.