Name: Alex Smith

Homepage: http://alexsmith.org

IRC Nick(s): HauntedUnix, Alex, ajsmith, asmith, alexsmith, Xander, Alex|Lappy

Role in SMGL: Public Relations Lead

Age: 15 (15-09-1989)

Location/Country: UK

When did you first start using Linux and why?

I began using Linux in around 2001, I'm never quite sure why, I'm just glad I did

How long have you been using the [SMGL] distribution?

In around January 2005, bascule told me of this amazing distro where you can restore your whole set of packages with a simple command, as I was prone to breaking boxes at the time, it intrigued (sp) me. Now, you're all stuck with me

What piqued your interest in SMGL initially?

The ability to restore your system, the wonderful community,and sorcery. I happen to like sorcery, despite some of the other devs thinking it's 'orrid

What future do you personally see for SMGL?

I see a well planned, slow return to popularity, whilst avoiding the rush of lamer/ricers which has hindered Gentoo.

Any personal messages for the Source Mage users out there?

Stick at it, and don't be afraid to ask for help

vi or emacs?

vi(m). Emacs is an okay OS, it just lacks a decent editor

KDE or GNOME?

Enlightenment or XFCE4

BSD or GPL?

I'd only use GPL for my own code, but BSD doesn't bother me that much. If a developer wishes for their work to be reused anyway, so be it.

What other OS programs/software have you worked on?

I worked on Chron X, for Genetic Anomalies.

Do you have any family?

Yes.

Please attach a recent photograph of yourself - if you're brave enough ;=)