Christopher Warner "So, it's not like the code is my brain; keep it"

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I last updated this on 02/12/2010 (in minor fashion)

I last updated this on 02/10/2009

I last updated this on - 09/09/2008

I use and have programmed primarily for Linux for approximately the last 13 years. Including but not limited to driver space, kernel space and the run of the mill application space. Whether it be in C, Perl, C++, Python or whatever. You can search google for my name to see what I've worked on or done recently.

Currently work for The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, used to work for, New York Magazine, Primedia, before that a Server Company and before that another company called Fuel which was a division of MVBMS. Basically i've been in the media segment for a while. Anything that you see on this website is not endorsed or promoted by my employer. Anything you see here if it's related I will specifically and explicitly state so. If it hasn't been stated it's wholly my own responsibility and I should be contacted appropriately.

Photography is a hobby of mine, I haven't been shooting as much as I would like to but when I do get out to do so I enjoy it immensely. You can see my online photo album here.

My current camera is a Nikon D300.

I am not a fan of Microsoft, primarily due to the poor software they produce and the general lack of creativity. In regards to a quality product I feel there is much to be said for other companies like Apple or Google. I know people at all institutions stated who are talented. So I believe the problem to simply be cultural and proper management.

I've contributed to many free software projects such as the Linux kernel, Freebsd, Ekiga and I can go on. Normally, small patches here and there for myself and/or documentation and/or whatever I need at the time. I don't normally keep track and generally just move on.

At work, my main concern is content management but I don't really get to exercise my ideas in that regard. So most of the CMS/kernel work and ideas you see here are exercised via contracts or on my own time. If you have an interesting project involving content management (no php or perl cms systems unless it's a migration) feel free to contact me. If you are doing something interesting with opensolaris/linux or freebsd kernels or utilizing the new tools in the opensolaris space feel free to contact me.

If you need someone to write a driver for your broken piece of hardware . Do not contact me!

I drive a Chrysler Crossfire. It's not the most expensive or powerful car and some will say that it lacks aesthetics and is grotesque. To me, it's the most well rounded vehicle I can own. Basically it's a Mercedes german engineered vehicle stuffed in a uniquely designed body. Unfortunately the SRT models are only automatic or I would of purchased one of those; which is basically a Mercedes SLK AMG engine stuffed in a uniquely designed body. I suspect eventually I will get another car and hopefully when I can afford it; it'll be an Audi R8 or whatever is faster than what I have now.

When I was 13 years young I won a Hofstra University junior barrister competition. David Feldman was my professor at the time and the trophy is somewhere on the mantle place at my parents house I believe. This also turned me off to persuing law. However, recently my interest has been peaked again due to the digital landscape and big media contracts in general. Maybe when I am 50+ and have less things to do I'll somehow pickup a law degree.
Served in the US Military for approximately 5 years. First in the 24th military intelligence Battalion at Ft. Wadsworth. We were deactivated unfortunately due to brain dead politics. Then in a military police battalion headquarters detachment. Due to this i've been around the Continental US (CONUS) and overseas. The military was a rewarding experience only if you are going in with a speciality or joining the FBI, NSA, Military Intel, Communications. I don't recommend the grunt experience.

I love Opensource, however i'm not against closed source. As far as ecosystems go and quality engineered software you can't beat opensource. Any company that isn't releasing an older product as opensource is doing a disservice to their customers and eventually the bottom line. The more of your gear/kit/code that you can keep working without explicitly supporting it. The more profit and brand loyalty. When you force your customers to move to something else, you push away further revenue streams.