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Interview With A Maddog

Posted by timothy on from the guiding-force dept.

DubiousFreak writes "Tinyminds.org sits down with Linux International Director, Jon "Maddog" Hall. Jon has been in the computer industry since 1969, using Unix since 1977, and Linux since 1994. He has been a software engineer, systems administrator, product manager, marketing manager and professional educator. Jon has been the Executive Director of Linux International since 1995, the first four years as a volunteer. Jon has been employed by VA Linux systems, Compaq Computer Corporation in the Digital UNIX Marketing group and Bell Laboratories among other companies. Read the full interview at Tinyminds.org."

17 of 116 comments (clear)

  1. Whoa, nice beard! by bersl2 · · Score: 3, Funny

    He looks like a stereotypical UNIX guy.

    Or Santa Claus. Whichever.

    1. Re:Whoa, nice beard! by Laconian · · Score: 2, Funny

      "Here's a nickel. Get yourself a better operating system."

      My favorite Dilbert.

  2. Wow by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    He's old. He's been using UNIX for as long as I've been alive!

  3. Sounds like John is looking for a job. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, you posted his resume but, you failed to include salary requirements and a picture. Therefore, we are unable to offer a position at this time.

    We will however, keep John's resume on file for the next six months should an appropriate postion become available. Thank you for submitting John's resume. We wish you the best of luck in your life.

  4. Slashdotted by jabbadabbadoo · · Score: 2, Funny

    It appears that tinyminds have tiny computers :-(

    1. Re:Slashdotted by be-fan · · Score: 4, Funny

      And of course, the size of your computer says something about the size of other important bits and pieces :)

      Me? Uh, I've got a dual opteron with GeForce Fx 5600. Um, the original *loud* one. Yeah...

      Okay, fine, I've got a laptop... :: runs away crying ::

      --
      A deep unwavering belief is a sure sign you're missing something...
  5. Re:Good God!! by boudie · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ever looked at a picture of Einstein . There's a theory that the shorter your hair the dumber you are. I'm guessing you have a brush cut.

  6. Article, before it gets slashdoted. by sinserve · · Score: 4, Funny

    Posting annon because I am not a karma-whore. Here is the article before it gets /.ed.


    Warning: mysql_connect(): User tinymind@localhost has already more than 'max_user_connections' active connections in /home/virtual/site75/fst/var/www/html/pnadodb/driv ers/adodb-mysql.inc.php on line 170
    mysql://tinymind:@localhost/tinyminds_org failed to connectUser tinymind@localhost has already more than 'max_user_connections' active connections

  7. Slashdotted... by peterdaly · · Score: 2, Funny

    1 +2 comment, and it't already slashdotted!

    Either people are actually READING the article...or this guys got a small server configuration. (MySQL connections are full.)

    As a linux user since 1995, I have a lot of respect for this guy. Too bad we're all SOL with the interview.

    -Pete

    --
    Soccer Goal Plans
    1. Re:Slashdotted... by Dog+and+Pony · · Score: 2, Funny

      Either people are actually READING the article

      No, it is the effect of thousands of /. users trying to copy the text to get some cheap karma. If it wasn't for these people having the illusion that anyone actually wants to read up on what they are about to comment, the slashdot effect would not exist. ;-)

  8. Wow... 4 Karma-whorings in 5 minutes... by Theatetus · · Score: 3, Funny

    This may be the first time a server was /.ed simply by K-whores....

    --
    All's true that is mistrusted
  9. Re:Since maddog Hill reads slashdot undoubtably by cscx · · Score: 4, Funny

    How bout I PayPal him the $9.50 for a shiny new Gilette Mach 3 and a can of foamy shaving cream?!

  10. Re:text of interview captured by stock · · Score: 2, Funny

    Got Maddogs picture captured too :)

    he's the Gandalf of Linux? :)

  11. ... L by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Jon "Maddog" Hall. Jon has been in the computer industry since 1969, using Unix since 1977, and Linux since 1994.

    How many dates do you think he's been on in all those years?

  12. Re:Support your local Linux User Group. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It is very odd if you have to get to a user group to learn how to handle a computer.

  13. Re:True UNIX gurus must have a beard by WWWWolf · · Score: 4, Funny
    Big beard and tweed jacket, UNIX gurus always had that as long as I can remember.

    The clothing may vary (locals seem to have t-shirt and sandals)... but the beard is almost necessary.

    I have a dual-boot machine in home. One of the recent Hugish Uptimes was due to the fact that my electric razor is broken and I was out of shaving cream for weeks and couldn't bother to get more. I couldn't bring myself to boot to Windows with a beard like that! No way!

  14. Re:True UNIX gurus must have a beard by bersl2 · · Score: 2, Funny

    My point exactly! The beard is not really a mark of unkempt looks, it is a mark of pride!

    Oh, and "Fouw"... nice story; it was, uh, "exciting!" ;-P