[Liverpool] Another Introduction

[Michael Banks]

Hello all,

My name is Michael Banks. I am a first year Computer Science student at 
the University of York, although my home and town of primary allegiance 
is Liverpool. ;-] You can find more about me here: 
http://fuzzylogic.planetwatson.co.uk/index.php?sec=5 .

I'll do my best to answer the questions that have been posted already:

 >> Why are you using Open Source software?

I appreciate the value of true Free Software, in terms of its proven 
flexibility, range of application, pedigree and community spirit. (read: 
it's just *better*) Lastly, I am proud to be involved in the largest 
collaborative effort in the world today. I am convinced that Open Source 
development will supersede today's proprietary software model in the 
medium to long term.

 >> Which OS do you use, and why?

At present, I use the Debian GNU/Linux OS exclusively, having cut my 
Linux teeth with the SuSE and Mandrake distributions. That said, I've 
found myself using Slackware Linux systems as part of my course.

 >> Do you contribute to Open Source projects, either with code, 
documentation, or bug reports?

I contribute code to the Petrol Engine content management system 
(http://petrolengine.net/). In addition, I am a co-founder of PyBridge - 
a client/server Python bridge card game system - currently in a planning 
stage. Unfortunately, at present my studies leave me little time to work 
on either project.

 >> What kind of SF do you like?

I'm new to the genre, having recently read and re-read Neuromancer. I 
found it an interesting concept, though it moved too quickly for my 
tastes. I'm just starting on Snow Crash, which seems to have all the 
makings of an enjoyable read.

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