Linux Spotlight
Big Daddy Linux is excited to present a new series – Linux Spotlight. This show is dedicated to showing off the best thing about Linux…the community. The Linux community is comprised of enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds, from developers and distro maintainers to Linux personalities and everyday users. Each of these members plays a big role in the community. The goal of Linux Spotlight is to have a discussion with these individuals about their journey into Linux and beyond.
In addition to the videos, there is also an audio version available.
Rocco interviews Elizabeth K. Joseph aka Lyz about her storied background in Linux and open source. From her beginnings in DOS and discovering Linux by way of a Sci-Fi IRC chat to systems administration to her current role as a Developer Advocate at IBM working on Linux for mainframes. She has contributed to numerous open source projects and is an advocate for open access to technology and the Internet.
English Bob aka “EB” is a well-known, respected, and sometimes feared (not really…we love him) personality in the Linux community. He is first a husband and father and second a passionate Linux advocate who particularly likes distros starting with the letter P. His early aspirations of becoming a salesman weren’t meant to be as life steered him toward his real strenghts, working with people and fostering community.
Dan describes himself as a husband and father who works in Network Management. Starting with computers at age 5 he has enjoyed technology ever since, including Amateur (Ham) Radio. He became interested in Linux because it was different and an install CD of Breezy Badger handed to him years ago sealed the deal. As a member of the Lubuntu team, he asks that people support their favorite distros and software, even just saying thanks.
Rocco welcomes Ryan aka DasGeek as they discuss his early life computers and how it shaped him and his love for technology. He talks about getting started with Linux and how important community is. Besides being busy as a father, husband and a career in Telecommunications, he is a presenter on the Destination Linux podcast, YouTuber, blogger and organizes local Linux meetups.