1. When did you start using GNU/Linux OS?

Not sure. Perhaps 2000. 

2. What is your level of involvement?
newbie/ user/ developer (delete as appropriate)

user

3. Why are you using Linux?

Stability, keyboard-orientation (don't run a  desktop), more fun. 

4. Is Linux fun? How?

Yes. Modularization, file configuration give sense of understanding
and control.

5. Which distribution of Linux do you use?

Debian Sarge
 

6. What in your opinion constitutes a ¡good hack¢?

Not sure how to answer this.

7. Would you describe yourself as a ¡hacker¢?

No.

8. Which super-hero (apart from Tux) do you think
would represent Linux best?

no opinion

9. Describe Microsoft OS in one word.

Clunky

10. How do you view the recent patent agreement
between Microsoft and Novell?

Well, no strong opionion.

11. GNU GPL, copyleft and freedom of speech: good, bad
or irrelevant?

Good. Most of my work depends on fair use doctrine.

12. How many Linux mailing lists are you a member of?

Not sure. Perhaps four.

13. Would you reply to a question sent through Linux
mailing lists and why?

Yes. Desire to be helpful.

14. Microsoft vs. Linux: cathedral vs. bazaar or
something altogether different?

Good question. I felt "cathedral vs. bazaar" was a bit rhetorical and
inflated. I see MS as example of capitalism, while Linux is more petit
bourgeois. Their difference is not my concern.

15. Open Source or Free Software?

Not either or. Not being a developer, I can only support open source
at a distance as a good idea. Free software does affect me because I'm
low income. The two seem interdependent.

Personal Information:
a) Age: 71
b) Gender: M
c) Occupation: retire teacher
d) Your current geographic location: Connecticut, US

Any other comments?


Would you like me to e-mail you the results? YES/ NO

yes