Lead Story: Southern Smile
Southern Smile is the engaging name given to a productive collaboration between countries in the developing world which share a common purpose in their dedication to the increasing use of Open Source software. This common bond between such countries as South Africa, Brazil, India and China, means the sharing of ideas and information, to the mutual benefit of all.
Big Gun: Jon ‘maddog’ Hall
Jon ‘maddog’ Hall 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. He has been employed by VA Linux systems, Compaq Computer Corporation in the Digital UNIX Marketing group and Bell Laboratories, among other companies.
