A fan from the 80s - Printable Version

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My passion for technology began in the 1980s with exposure to MicroBee, an Australian educational computer company, sparking a lifelong interest in tech. 

Growing up during the personal computing boom, I witnessed the pivotal developments of the 1980s and 1990s. 

Immersed in systems like the Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Amiga, I gained early programming experience. 

BASIC on the VIC-20 and C64 fueled my interest, while the Amiga broadened my understanding of computing. As I advanced through school, I saw rapid innovation with systems like the Apple Macintosh and Intel’s processors. 

My programming skills grew with Q-BASIC on MS-DOS, and Windows 95 revolutionized user interface design. 

In 2002, I adopted Linux, deepening my engagement with technology. 

Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects like Creative Commons, Tor, Tails, and cloud computing. 

Recently, my focus shifted to artificial intelligence. 

In 2012, I co-founded Freedom Publishers Union, advocating for free speech, digital rights, and open information. 

I’ve held roles as a Linux technologist, web entrepreneur, and publisher, with skills in photographic imaging and graphic design complementing my technical expertise. 

From my home in Gold Coast, Queensland, I stay active in the FOSS and Linux communities. 

As an anarchist and advocate for free speech, anti-censorship, and digital rights, I criticize capitalist structures for perpetuating inequality and greed. 

I’m also a strong proponent of encryption to combat government surveillance. 

I was a member of the Pirate Party of Australia and later founded Democratic Pirates Australia, which merged with Freedom Publishers Union. 

I continue to support Creative Commons and the Tor Project. 

In January 2023, I was appointed Director of Cicada 3301 AU, and in October 2023, I joined the Australian Republic Movement. 

Zen Buddhism also plays a key role in my personal and professional life.