User:Scellef/Distro Intern Description Draft - Revision history

Scellef at 23:04, 19 October 2011

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Scellef at 18:40, 13 October 2011

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Scellef at 18:40, 13 October 2011

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Scellef at 18:32, 13 October 2011

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Scellef: New page: Based on the discussion had in the Distro meeting on 6 Oct 2011, a revision of the Distro Intern job description is in order. Specifically, we are looking for 3 interns to work collaborat...

2011-10-08T21:01:07Z

New page: Based on the discussion had in the Distro meeting on 6 Oct 2011, a revision of the Distro Intern job description is in order. Specifically, we are looking for 3 interns to work collaborat...

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Based on the discussion had in the Distro meeting on 6 Oct 2011, a revision of the Distro Intern job description is in order. Specifically, we are looking for 3 interns to work collaboratively, with an optional focus on the following areas:

* Usability, UI & Design
* Bug reports/fixes
* Hardware Testing

Ideally, these internships would start with testing and researching different distributions and versions of distributions to help Free Geek to determine what the distro best fits its needs. The question currently is to determine whether a single job description is in order, or if separate ones that reflect the above paths will be necessary.

Our first concern is to determine who will or can take on being the Intern supervisor. The idea of the Distro Committee itself filling in the supervisory role was initially put forward, though concerns as to who will be accountable for seeing the Interns through their orientation and training may not be addressed. A possible solution could be for each of the interns to report to specific staff person based on their role (e.g., Usability & UI to Mike M., Bug reports/fixes to Vagrant, Hardware to Sean E.).

Below is a draft for the Distro Intern job description:

{{Volunteer_Intern
| title = Distro Intern
| hours_weekly = 10 hours/week
| days = 2 -3 days/week
| length = Minimum 6 months
| training = Orientation and Training Provided
| supervisor = Michael, Tech Support Coordinator
| responsibilities =
* Attend and participate in Distro Committee meetings,
* Collaborate with Free Geek Staff and other Distro Interns via e-mail lists and RT,
* Keeping Free Geek volunteers' needs in mind:
** Perform usability QA
** Identify current bugs in Ubuntu 10.04, and determine existence in other versions/distros
** Write bug reports and, if possible, create bug fixes
** Test multiple Linux distros across various kinds of hardware
| skills =
* Experience with basic troubleshooting
* Experience using and configuring Ubuntu and Debian
* Knowledge of launchpad and other bug reporting systems
* Technical aptitude
* Usability QA experience or desire to learn
* Understanding of how inexperienced users interact with computers
| Prior experience/knowledge =
* Must go through the build program at least as far as Build/QC.
* Must shadow each of the following, keeping an eye out for bugs:
** adoption classes
** mac build
** laptop build
** "regular" build
** server build

}}

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 * Experience with basic troubleshooting
 * Experience using and configuring Linux
-* Familiarity with bug tracking systems
+* Familiarity with bug tracking and ticketing systems
 * Technical aptitude
 * Usability QA experience or the desire to learn

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 ** Identify current bugs in Ubuntu 10.04, and determine existence in other versions/distros
 ** Write bug reports and, if possible, create bug fixes
-** Test multiple Linux distros across various kinds of hardware
+** Develop specifications for hardware and software in candidate distribution
 ** Draft updated documentation for use in Free Geek's Tech Support, Build, and Education programs
 ** Gather and research list of known issues
   | skills =
 * Experience with basic troubleshooting
-* Experience using and configuring Ubuntu and Debian
+* Experience using and configuring Linux
-* Knowledge of launchpad and other bug reporting systems
+* Familiarity with bug tracking systems
 * Technical aptitude
-* Usability QA experience or desire to learn
+* Usability QA experience or the desire to learn
 * Understanding of how inexperienced users interact with computers
 }}

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   | length = Minimum 6 months
   | training = Orientation and Training Provided
-  | supervisor = Michael, Tech Support Coordinator
+  | supervisor = Paul Munday, Tech Support Coordinator
   | responsibilities =
 * Attend and participate in Distro Committee meetings,
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 ** Write bug reports and, if possible, create bug fixes
 ** Test multiple Linux distros across various kinds of hardware
   | skills =
 * Experience with basic troubleshooting