My name is Gary Kearley, I have been using Ubuntu for only the last year, but have worked in the IT industry for about ten years now mostly in a windows environment.

Last year I decided to try out and use Linux at home, mostly due to a number software induced crashes and reinstalls, at that point I tried Ubuntu, and now I am running Fiesty and testing Gutsy.

I support and enact the spirit of the word Ubuntu, 'Humanity to others' - As a result of this I have signed the Code of Conduct, infact I'd say the impression I got of Ubuntu and it's community when I was looking at linux a year ago was what made me start using it, and has kept me using it since.

In my spare time I am a bit of a car nut, I own a Mazda MX-5 (Miata for you Americans) and am an active member in the owners club, attending many events thoughout the year.