I’m older than many of you, and not as old as some. There are even a few of you out there who are the same exact age.
This would not be very helpful information if I didn’t follow it up by saying that I was in the midst of the computer revolution when there was still a hyphen in the name Microsoft. I was enough of a geek to skip class to go to the computer lab, which in our case was a small dark corner of the library with two TRS-80s.
I’m not pretending to be an uber-hacker or even a minor tech. I’m just a guy who has some familiarity and experience with the computer world. I’ve learned the basics of a bunch of languages, but I’m not an expert on any of them (though I’m pretty decent with DOS). I can design, install, and troubleshoot various systems and components, but I can also get just as stumped as anyone when something doesn’t work right and there’s no logical reason…
So what I’m basically saying is that I don’t mean to come off as some sort of major techie who knows everything and does everything. Yes, I know that the web, like a resume or hip-hop lyrics, encourages people to make themselves look as fab-u-lous as possible, and by being honest I risk losing your confidence.
Luckily, I don’t really lose any sleep over anonymous strangers losing confidence in me, so it’s not a big deal. If the stuff that I’m doing on these pages has any use or relevance to you, I’m glad. If not, I’m sure you can find a more suitable destination…or contribute to make something even better than I could make alone!
Oh, and I’m in my thirties and living in the Mojave Desert with spouse and pets. But I could always be lying, after all…