Wanted: Passionate Geeks

I've been hip deep in Linux since I watched the original Slackware distro unveil with Linux version 0.9. Linux is really the only operating system I've used for years and I'm proficient in several distros. I've programmed all manors of computes using dozens of languages over a course of 30 years. I've taught computer classes. I've written technical manuals for the military and even a mystery novel. I've got literally years of old Linux Journal mags in my closet. Unfortunately I'm old and fat and lazy so in the long run I don't think I'd be much use to you. But thanks for thinking of me, and if you catch me on a good day, who knows?

I've been working with my wife to self-publish her series of fantasy novels and the whole process has been done with linux/open source software. Once I gather my notes I'll forward a copy and see if I'm deemed worthy.

She's written the whole thing with Openoffice (and now libreoffice), we collaborate using google docs, I format the ebooks manually with kate and then create them with calibre. We use open source fonts and images and we post the stories to her website under a CC license (as well as to amazon, B&N, and smashwords).

Anyway, I've spend the last month or so learning basic css, html, and php to help create the ebooks and website and it's all thanks to linux and open source software that it's even been possible and I'd love to document the process and procedures for anyone else who's curious.

How about Linux advocate or evangelist? Although, I probably fit the definition of a "Linux geek", usually being the goto person in my immediate, and extended family, for computer-related problems. Years ago, I thought I could enhance my skills if I knew something about Unix. Not having access to a Unix machine resulted in my considering its close relative, Linux. Not only that, I found the story of Linus Torvalds and the beginnings of Linux truly interesting.
I usually assemble from parts, one system every couple of years. Ubuntu is currently installed on two desktop machines, one Acer ZG5 netbook, one ten year old Sony Vaio laptop, and freeNAS on an Atom-powered server. My network is mixed wired/wireless with some windows machines attached also.
Yes, I can truly say I am glad I discovered and took the time to get acquainted with Linux.
Oh, one more thing, I also was lucky enough to receive one of Google's Cr-48 notebooks.

Power to the penguin!

I'd be happy to add content to an already great magazine. LJ has been my technical Linux source for over 10yrs.

Hi, a month ago im reading this publication and i really like it. I have a BSc in Computer Science and a MSc in Networking. Currently i'am working at a telco company in the administration of a Linux cluster running CentOS. As a personal project i'm working on android platform for remote server administration using mobile devices and this is what i want to write about. Drop me an email.