Debian Developer Wins Gold in Paralympics

robstah writes: "Bart Bunting, a Debian developer has won two gold medals in the 2002 Paralympics games. This story at Debian Planet has more information. I think we should commend Bart for his excellent achievement and wish him luck for the future."

Comments

Congratulations!

[codexus]

Who said geeks are no good at sports? ;)

Re:Congratulations!

[NWT]

Uhm many people are actually thinking this ... but i don't think it's entierly true. I don't consider myself as a geek, but i spend a lot of time in front of a computer, but i also do sports, more or less regularly.
Anyway it's a really good way get a break (no, not in a dark fitness room, that won't help alot :)

That's Great

[frank_abacus]

I can't see which country he represents, or is he wearing Debian on his back?

Well done anyway.

Re:That's Great

[DjReagan]

He represents Australia.

Here is a link to his Biography

Congrats

[guusbosman]

Definately cool -- congratulations to the guy.

I saw him on A&E coverage last night

[gi-tux]

It was great hearing them talk about a blind skier that was a programmer. I pointed him out to my 9 year old son, but I had no idea that he was a Linux programmer.
What a real example!!! If you read this Bart, keep up both good works!

Super man.

[sinserve]

Bart, you are the only hero of an stubburn self-righteos man .. me.

But having said that, were in the HELL did you get snow to practice one,
since you are from australia
or did I subscribe to Lucid Dreaming(TM)?

Re:Super man.

[DjReagan]

Errr... is there some particular reason why Australia isn't allowed to have ski slopes in your world?

Re:Super man.

[ChrisGuest]

There's occasionally snow on some of the high lumpy bits called mountains.

Re:Super man.

[sinserve]

The combination of Ski slopes and Foster's could prove lethal.

He has achieved something....

[manjunaths]

only a few of us, who are endowed with everything, can only dream of. You go my friend. Goes to show that there is no substitute to hardwork in any field.
Congratulations!!!

Stamp Collecting

[ChrisGuest]

I was surprised to read that Bart collects stamps. The idea of a blind stamp collector is somewhat counter-intuitive. I'd be interested in knowing more, particularly about what kind of visual aids he uses and what role linux plays in the blind-geek culture.

Re:Stamp Collecting

[chriskenrick]

I had the pleasure of working with Bart at a certain Australian wagering company. At that point, he wasn't 100% blind (but fairly close to it, as I could understand). He could read a 19in screen, but only by putting his head right up to the monitor. Perhaps he's using a similar approach for the stamps...

In any case, the other memorable thing I found was how fast he'd walk around. His regular speed was about power walking level, which is pretty impressive when packing a cane. I didn't know he was athletic, but I'm not surprised now I find out.

Congratulations Bart, and best of luck in the future.

- Chris

Wow, I didn't know...

[CoolVibe]

...programming was a paralimpics sport.

Just kidding... Congrats Bart!

Re:Debian is crippled code!

[Artana Niveus Corvum]

I don't know, I think even the mentally and physically handicapped would agree that sexual intercourse is probably, in itself, better than being "normal"