[Systers-dev] GSOC Intro - KA Martin

[Jennifer Redman]

Hello Kate-Alice and Welcome!

On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Kate-Alice Martin <
katealice.martin at gmail.com> wrote:

> My name is Kate-Alice Martin and I am a double major in German and
> psychology.  I am particularly interested in how people use technology and
> software psychology, potentially looking into technology in criminology
>
> I am starting to take formal programming courses, but am interested in
> developing skills in open source. I have dabbled in HTML and open source on
> some forums, but would like an actual project.  Previously I have been
> somewhat intimidated by the typical computer science program.  Though I
> usually follow what they are talking about because I am very into
> technology, I never felt like I fit in.  The discussion here has encouraged
> me to pursue technology as more than my hobby.
>

This is wonderful to hear!



>
> I rebuild my own machine regularly, and in high school experimented with
> running my own dual-boot with Unix on Windows PC. (not enough memory)   I
> am
> currently upgrading myself to Windows 7, and then adding Sun Virtual Box so
> I can run Ubuntu and Drupal images, and the Systers development
> environment.
>

Be sure to let us know if you run into any difficulties -- we are trying
something different this summer with the vm in the hopes that it helps get
new developers up to speed much more quickly.


>
> As a beginner, I am interested in the wishlist and the admin interface.  I
> am good at screen design and focusing on the user experience, and I like
> the
> challenge of making the computer do what I want.  I also like how
> supportive
> the Systers community is.
>

We are happy to have you as a part of that community! ;>


>
> I am working on my application.  Any assistance will be appreciated.
>

Just let us know if you have any questions about the process or specific
questions and we'll be happy to help.

Nice to virtually meet you!  Thanks again for joining systers-dev.

Jen