Although Unix never ``made it'' on the desktop, IMHO, it's
still the best darn operating system for getting things done. Of
course, it's the OS of technical choice for most servers and database
engines, in spite of the Microsoft NT juggernaut.
Online Editor
I've been with UnixWorld magazine since it's inception almost
20 years ago. I'm still trying to keep the spirit alive.
Web Programmer
I've done all the programming for the UnixWorld Online site
and most of the programming for the LAN Times site, our sister
publication. I've started with server-side programming (CGI
in Perl) and have ventured into writing Java applets and
JavaScript for dynamic HTML pages.
Been paddling almost three years (Labor Day anniversary
date). I finally bought my own boat last Spring 97 (an Arluk
III). I store it at Sea Trek (Sausalito, CA) and paddle with my
regular paddle buddy (Karen) to various destinations, including:
Horseshoe Cove, Kirby Cove, Point Bonita lighthouse, Paradise
Cove, Ayala Cove or go around Angel Island, and sometimes
Alcatraz as well.
Last November took my first expedition outside the Bay Area:
I circumnavigated Isla Espirtu Santo near La Paz in the Sea
of Cortez -- definitely paddling in Paradise.
Bicycling
I do at least one long road ride a week with Bob, my
on-road bicycling buddy and sometimes one off-road ride with
Janine, my other bike buddy.
Hiking
I enjoy hikes with many friends, like ``adventure-buddy''
Jayah, and folks at Sierra Club hikes and backpack trips.
Skiing
Plan to do some cross-country this year with Karen, my
kayak buddy.
Not that active because the water is just too darn cold
up here in Northern California.
Indoor Activities
Science Fiction
Taping SF from TV. Best, consistent sources for me are the
``Sci-Fi'' channel, a local PBS station (KTEH San Jose, which
devotes late Sunday night to SF), UPN, TNT, FOX, and even the
major networks are getting the idea. Currently, I'm archiving
(generally dub three episodes onto one T-160 tape, sans
commercials or pledge breaks, personal-use only).
Currently, I'm archiving ST:Voyager, Babylon 5, ST:DS9,
Millennium, Earth: Final Conflict, FX: The Series (almost
SF), Highlander, and, of course, the X-Files.
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