I was born in 1968 and have been working with computers since 1982. In 1987, I started working in the sales department of a German company. Over the following years, I acquired extensive expertise in everything from MS-DOS to Windows. In 1995, I started working with Linux privately. In the years that followed, I worked with Microsoft Windows in the areas of servers, storage, and data centers, as well as with workstations in international companies.
„We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.“
– Alan Turing
In the 1990s, and to some extent even in the new millennium, Unix was the standard when companies wanted to run business-critical applications in a fail-safe and high-performance manner but did not want to use a mainframe. IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems were the most important providers, with SGI playing a marginal role. Each of these providers had their own Unix variant and their own RISC processor architecture. At best, x86 servers were used as file and print servers or for simple departmental tasks.
„Software is like sex: it’s better when it’s free.“
– Linus Torvalds
Most of what is still running on Unix systems today are customised, business-critical workloads in sectors such as financial services, healthcare and some industrial groups. It is too expensive and risky to migrate these applications. Unix programmes will probably still be around in 20 years‘ time.
„The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‚We’ve always done it this way.'“
– Grace Hopperr
I am currently looking for new and exciting challenges in the field of computer science. A particularly interesting area of responsibility would be information security. As a data protection coordinator and with my experience in ISO certification, I see new areas of responsibility opening up.
„The computer was born to solve problems that did not exist before.“
– Bill Gates
Due to increasing aggression on X (formerly known as Twitter) and misunderstood freedom of speech, I have hidden my name and photo behind a pseudonym and AI avatar. However, I will not let a few people drive me away from a social media platform. Several thousand users in parallel, provided the hardware is correctly dimensioned.
„A good espresso is like a good code: strong, precise, and leaves you wanting more.“
– UnixDompteur
One of my outstanding skills lies in selecting excellent espresso beans, grinding them gently, and preparing them in an Italian Bialetta.
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