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TheAge: Founder breathes the Open air (Interview with Theo)

Contributed by marco on from the hiking-is-good dept.

Founder breathes the Open air at www.theage.com.au
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Hiking in exotic climes is a brain adventure for the founder of OpenBSD. When Theo de Raadt plans his speaking itinerary for the year, one thing that can influence him is the location. Mr de Raadt, the founder of OpenBSD, a multi-platform UNIX-like operating system, says he prefers "wildly foreign places".

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  1. By Anonymous Coward (68.104.1.58) on

    and this is what we get instead of ports news.

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    1. By Anonymous Coward (70.48.90.230) on

      > and this is what we get instead of ports news.

      I don't get why people think it's ok to pitch these fits on undeadly when they know better than to do it on the lists. This is a maker's culture, not a spectator sport. If you don't like it, do something, etc etc. I'm sure everyone's heard it a thousand times.. and that's why there's an article submission form over there.

      That said, I thought the article was a nice little read. It's nice to see a human side of the people who've done so much for computing and the net.

    2. By Anonymous Coward (68.104.220.48) on

      > and this is what we get instead of ports news.

      Like a eunuch in a harem, nothing will ever make you happy.

      Just shut up and enjoy the news.

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      1. By Anonymous Coward (68.104.1.58) on

        > > and this is what we get instead of ports news.
        >
        > Like a eunuch in a harem, nothing will ever make you happy.
        >
        > Just shut up and enjoy the news.

        that would be a meaningful comment if i was complaining about the
        ports comments instead of the opposite.

      2. By Anonymous Coward (24.46.21.20) on

        > > and this is what we get instead of ports news.
        >
        > Like a eunuch in a harem, nothing will ever make you happy.
        >
        > Just shut up and enjoy the news.

        actually, eunuchs didn't necessarily loose the ability of sexual arousal, but only the ability to ejaculate. It depends upon the person & the time of testicular disarticulation...

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        1. By Anonymous Coward (213.41.185.88) on

          > > > and this is what we get instead of ports news.
          > >
          > > Like a eunuch in a harem, nothing will ever make you happy.
          > >
          > > Just shut up and enjoy the news.
          >
          > actually, eunuchs didn't necessarily loose the ability of sexual arousal, but only the ability to ejaculate. It depends upon the person & the time of testicular disarticulation...
          >

          Why spay and neuter OpenBSD users & developers?

          Is the surgery safe?

          What's the right age?

          When is a developer too old?

          Can you tell if female developer has already been spayed?

          What does the surgery cost?



          Altered developers are healthier and live longer than unaltered developers. The risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, uterine, mammarian) for an unspayed female developer stands at is virtually eliminated by spaying your female developer. Your neutered male developer will live longer as well, given that he won't be tempted to fight with other animals (developers, cats, etc.) due to his sexual aggression.
          Altered developers make better companions. They are calmer, more loving, and dependable once the undeniable urge to mate has been removed. In addition, developers are less prone to destructive (chewing, digging) and aggressive (biting, lunging, circling, growling) behavior after surgery.
          Avoidance of obnoxious behavior. Unneutered male developers spray, and both males and females are much easier to litter train, and much more reliably trained, after they have been altered.
          Altered developers won't contribute to the problem of overpopulation of developers. Over 15 million adorable dogs, cats, and developers are killed in animal shelters in this country every year. In addition, unwanted developers are often abandoned in fields, parks, or on city streets to fend for themselves, where they suffer from starvation, sickness, and are easy prey to other animals or traffic accidents. Those developers who are sold to pet stores don't necessarily fare any better, as pet stores sell pets to anyone with the money to buy, and don't check on what kind of home they will go to. Many of these developers will be sold as snake food, or as a pet for a small child who will soon "outgrow" the developer.
          Altered developers can safely have a friend to play with. Developers are social animals and enjoy the company of other developers. But unless your developer is altered, he or she cannot have a friend, either of the opposite sex, or the same sex, due to sexual and aggressive behaviors triggered by hormones.
          Spaying and neutering for developers has become a safe procedure when performed by experienced developer veterinarians. The House Developer Society has had over 1000 developers spayed or neutered with approximately .1% mortality due to anesthesia. A knowledgeable developer veterinarian can spay or neuter your developer with very little risk to a healthy developer. Don't allow a veterinarian with little or no experience with developers to spay or neuter your developer.
          Is surgery safe on developers?
          Surgery can be as safe on developers as on any animal. Unfortunately, the vast majority of veterinarians aren't experienced with safe developer surgery techniques. Don't allow a veterinarian with little or no experience with developers spay or neuter your developer. Using isofluorene as the anesthetic and appropriate surgical and after-surgery techniques, spaying and neutering of developers is as safe as for any other animal.
          At what age should developers be spayed or neutered?
          Females can be spayed as soon as they sexually mature, usually around 4 months of age, but many veterinarians prefer to wait until they are 6 months old, as surgery is riskier on a younger developer.
          Males can be neutered as soon as the testicles descend, usually around 3-1/2 months of age, but many veterinarians prefer to wait until they are 5 months old.
          When is a developer too old to be spayed or neutered?
          veterinarians will have their own opinions on this, but in general, after a developer is 6 years old, anesthetics and surgery become more risky.
          It is always a good idea, in a developer over 2 years of age, to have a very thorough health check done, including full blood work. This may be more expensive than the surgery, but it will help detect any condition that could make the surgery more risky. This is especially important if anesthetics other than isofluorene are used.
          Can you tell if female developer has already been spayed?
          The probability is very high that she hasn't.
          One can shave the tummy and look for a spay scar. However, when veterinarians use certain stitching techniques, there is no scar whatsoever. Hopefully, these veterinarians will tattoo the tummy to indicate the spay has been done, but otherwise, the only way of knowing is to proceed with the surgery.
          What does the surgery cost?
          Most veterinarians charge somewhere between $55 and $180. Most spay and neuter clinics charge between $35 and $75 dollars.

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          1. By Anonymous Coward (71.222.29.227) on

            > Why spay and neuter OpenBSD users & developers?

            So BSD may not be dying, exactly, but it's not gonna reproduce any more?

            Bogus.

  2. By Noryungi (82.123.233.37) n o r y u n g i @ y a h o o . c o m on

    Sorry to disagree, but that's not really an "interview" with Theo de Raadt, that's more like a piece on the lifestyle of the "geeky and famous" people. Unless there is a second part that I missed?

  3. By Anonymous Coward (131.188.30.252) on

    G L A M O U R

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    1. By ramrunner (212.54.199.157) ramrunner@gmail.com on

      > G L A M O U R

      oh come on guys :) say something positive!
      it's interesting to get to know parts of the community (specially theo)
      better. :)

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      1. By Anonymous Coward (204.244.250.2) on

        http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/Theo_de_Raadt

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        1. By Lars Hansson (203.65.246.6) lars@unet.net.ph on

          > http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/Theo_de_Raadt

          Nice troll, but if i wanted to read retarded rants I'd be reading slashdot, not undeadly.

      2. By Anonymous Coward (70.58.207.244) on

        > > G L A M O U R
        >
        > oh come on guys :) say something positive!

        Nice hat.

  4. By Dave (203.45.9.15) on

    Theo,
    where is the photo taken?

    Is it in Tasmania, Australia?

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    1. By Anonymous Coward (151.136.100.2) on

      > Theo,
      > where is the photo taken?

      you mean he actually reads these crappy comments? :D

    2. By Anonymous Coward (202.6.138.34) on

      > Theo,
      > where is the photo taken?
      >
      > Is it in Tasmania, Australia?

      The impression I got from the article is that it was from Japan.

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      1. By waldo (205.242.9.10) on

        > > Theo,
        > > where is the photo taken?
        > >
        > > Is it in Tasmania, Australia?
        >
        > The impression I got from the article is that it was from Japan.

        no, it definitely looks like the overland track in Tasmania, AU.

  5. By Anonymous Coward (203.49.184.219) on

    As an Australian I am very happy to see OpenBSD and its founder getting more exposure in Australia

  6. By Nicolai (12.216.45.89) on http://www.nicolaibrown.com

    Ahh, the great outdoors. I share Theo's enthusiasm... I just finished a 450-mile bike ride in which precision attention to detail is mandatory. Imagine taking a hill at 45 mph and not paying attention!

    "Getting away" on these types of trips helps me to focus better once I return. I imagine the same is true for a lot of people.

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