About
FACTS - Updated 05/14/2008
I use and have programmed primarily for Linux for approximately the last 13 years. Including but not limited to driver space, kernel space and the run of the mill application space. Whether it be in C, Perl, C++, Python or whatever
Currently work for New York Magazine, used to work for Primedia, before that a Server Company and before that another company called Fuel which was a division of MVBMS. Basically i’ve been in the media segment for a while.
Photography is a new hobby of mine. You can see my online photo album here.
My current camera is a Nikon d300. The d50 has been retired the d200 is being kept for backup even though I haven’t been shooting much lately I do very much enjoy it when I get a chance.
Not a fan of Microsoft or their software. There is strong dislike for most of their products as of current and I suspect this dislike will stick. I’m not a fanatic one way or another. They simply don’t make a quality product.
I’ve contributed to many free software projects. Normally small patches here and there for myself and/or documentation and/or whatever I need at the time.
At work, my main concern is with something called Krang (this is being deprecated), which is an opensource content management system. It’s not a very good one but… i‘ll be actively contributing some patches in the near future. We have decided to use Plone, it’s a process and i’m being patient as things gear up. See the upcoming “Myth that Content Management is EASY” paper when it’s complete. This is currently weeks behind schedule.
I drive a Chrysler Crossfire. and have an ipod. (dumb, no one cares)
When I was 13 years young I won a Hofstra University junior barrister competition. David Feldman was my professor at the time and the trophy is somewhere on the mantle place at my parents house I believe. This also turned me off to persuing law. However, recently my interest has been peaked again due to the digital landscape and big media contracts in general.
Served in the US Military for approximately 5 years. First in a military intelligence battalion then in a military police battalion.
I’m 28 years of age and a Capricorn. I’m very fond of wild cherry pepsi.
I love Opensource. It may not always be the best but it’s always free and almost always with few exceptions it comes with the code.