“ 10yrs embedded design and field applications engineering (power electronics and telco). Longtime Linux user (1996). I may not be the brightest bear in the bush but I've got more than enough drive and stubbronness to compensate. :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of energy sharing and positive awareness ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I provide open source development and support services. ”

“ I am running Debian now for more than a year....no mo freeeking M$ Windoz... for me.... but I have Wine Installed for those made for M$ only apps....make my one ring tones plus I can sync my Sony Ericson with Evolution via blue tooth .... cool ”

“ - intermediate level Linux user - recently switched from Red Hat to Gentoo Linux <http://www.gentoo.org/> - as everyone knows, being a Linux user is a continuous learning process so I'm looking forward to discussing Linux with other users ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Linux is the way of the future. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in technology and enjoy learning. ”

“ 7 Years experience in IT Management, Project Management. PMP & CISSP certified. ”

“ new asterisk install and really needing help , make new friends as well ”

“ Hi. I use mostly knoppix. I have had the most success with it so far. I also like wardriving or warwalking with my psp. :) ”

“ Hi everyone! I am very glad to join this group! I am from London ontario and have just started to use Asterisk. I am using Asterisk for my company, RemoteTech. RemoteTech is an IT Consulting and Outsourcing company. ”

“ Software Consultant working for a company based in Seattle,USA. Currently implementing VOIP based services. ”

“ I am a senior linux consultant working at Net Direct Open Solutions. For the past 4 years I have been focused exclusively on Linux and Open Source solutions and bringing the benefits to organizations of all sizes. ”

“ My rapidly changing interests have landed in the VoIP pond. I am quickly become a VoIP and asterisk PBX advocate and plan to learn as much as I can. Currently I run an asterisk PBX at my room and am in the process of weening myself off my Bell lan ”

“ I'm breathing Linux these days. I hope to advance the cause of World Domination with my contributions and business activities! ”

“ I work at Sprint Canada, and just found out about this from another colleague - Simon Ditner ”

“ This is Sheref, I live in Toronto. I hope to get with all the folks who love Asterisk :) ”

“ Telecommunications Technology grad from Sheridan in Oakville, security specialist at RIM, customer of Unlimitel ”

“ I've worked with Asterisk since early 2004. I've implemented an Asterisk PBX for our office in the US with 10 users, running on a Virtual Server and Polycom IP 500 phones. Been using Asterisk as my personal PBX. Porting my landline. Goodbye Bell! ”