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The Age Interviews Linux Advocate Rick Moen

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the stories-from-the-trenches dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Age interviews Rick Moen, a software generalist from the Linux community and an advocate for Open Source software." Rick's been a real catalyst for the Linux community over the years, helping organize the LINC Expo, Windows Refund Day, Linux birthday parties, and more. An entertaining read.

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  1. A software generalist? by LordOfYourPants · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Just out of curiosity, what does a software generalist do?

    I know I can probably look this up on google, but I figure this is as good a place as any to have this question answered.

  2. Same question I asked, actually by rickmoen · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Well, I'm not sure I understand, either. Sam Varghese is a really good reporter, and I always enjoy talking to him, but I wasn't really clear on why he wanted to interview me. (And the term "Linux advocate" was Sam's, not mine, by the way.) 'Hope you enjoyed reading it, anyway.

    Rick Moen
    rick@linuxmafia.com

  3. Re:Rick Moen is a liability, not an asset by rickmoen · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Well, I'm sorry you feel that way (whoever you are).

    I've certainly been known to tell people they "don't have to load Red Hat", if they seem to have picked up that impression and are asking my advice. For most people running desktop setups, if they ask, I tend to recommend Libranet, Lycoris Desktop/LX, Linux-Mandrake, or SuSE.

    But I'm glad to help people with RH. I think three people at the last SVLUG installfest used my CDs of RH 8.0, and I duplicated a set on the spot for someone else. Currently, I also have ISOs of the post-8.0 "Phoebe" beta. A couple of days ago, I invited anyone interested to visit and make copies.

    Rick Moen
    rick@linuxmafia.com