“ 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. :-) ”

“ Hi, my name is Sing, an electronic engineer turns into a java programmer. I am hoping to meet professionals of various backgrounds to improve my knowledge, and to use mine to contribute in an open project if possible. ”

“ I would like to network others who are also interested in business. ”

“ Hi, I am java j2ee and struts developer, please contact me, yangliu.emailbox@gmail.com ”

“ Hi, I am a ordinary person. It's happened I am over 5' and some kind of programmer that isn't mentioned above ”

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

“ "Ok L@@King for IT people to submit their background to www.misconsult.com and check out our SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards etc... job posts. Need to find the right IT person also contact me for North American positions. We are Toronto Canada based." ”

“ I use Linux at work and at home. Love the technology. Interested in sharing what I know and learning even more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet Asterisk users and experts. In the end, I want to get rid of my phone company!!! ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because i am starting a business developing a solution based on Asterisk so i am interested to know other people who got the right skills ”

“ 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'm new here ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is an opportunity to meet new people, learn new technologies, network with people in IT field. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because it is very nice to meet more professional in my field. ”

“ Hi There. I own a small engineering company and use asterisk for its voice mail system and so I can easily set up home office extensions for my employees. ”

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

“ I'm a perl programmer / sysadmin. Currently working at Sprint Canada in ip network ops. I use linux, and other opensource apps here when I can. ”

“ Is there not already one set internationaly ; ) in almost every city oh well 2600 overdose it is ; ) ”

“ I have been working with Cisco lines for so many years and been exposed recently to Cisco Voice system. But, Asterisk/Linux suddently attracted my attention. Like to meet friends and learn from eachother. tks peng ”

“ looking to learn more about * servers and how they can be implemented in real world situations. ”

“ I am Hamid Zarrin,Live in Toronto and pursing my interest in VoIP. I am network Technician with B.Sc in Computer and Post diploma in Wireless Tecnology. ”

“ Networking guy - close to 11 years in Networking/IT Two Asterisk servers for personal use - ip telephony between Canada and Romania. ”

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

“ Hi there, I'm new to Asterisk and linux...and I'm hooked. Every night is spent trying to figure out more and more. ”

“ Hi all, iam new to VOIP, jus started collecting information regarding asterisk,thought this group could be very benificiary. ”

“ Linux developer and creator of PERIMETER911. Looking to expand functionality of http://perimeter911.com and attain Asterisk expertise. ”

“ 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 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. ”

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

“ UNIX (various ones) since 91, Linux since 97, telephony since 2001... Trying to see how can * provide a value for a small business. Always looking for a deal on interesting bits - anyone got things for Kaypro? ;) ”

“ voip fan ”

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

“ Hi, I'm new around and I'm interested in VoIP! ”

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

“ Amazed by Asterisk. Novice Linux & Asterisk user, fighting my way out of the Microsoft box. ”

“ I'm with for a VoIP service provider. ”

“ Hi, I am telecoms and it consultant in Toronto. I am learninng about Asteiisk and want to put one up for my own use but i' a few weeks away. I had 12 years of telecoms operations in the airline industry. ”

“ Hello..I am just getting involved with Asterisk and want to learn more and I found this group from the VOIP wiki..so I am I want to attend the next meeting please someone reply walshie69 at gmail dot com ”

“ 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! ”

“ Experiences on IP telephony, Computer Telephony Integration,Contact Center, IVR, Speech ”

“ Have been in the Telecom business for 12 years and I am tremendously excited about the possibilities with open source! ”

“ I've been an Asterisk user, consultant and Digium reseller since May 2003, and am still amazed at just how pwerful and flexible it is. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jon from Niagara. ”