Self-Introduction: Thomas R. Jones

Full Legal Name:: Thomas Riley Jones Jr. City, State:: Bowling Green, Kentucky Profession:: Security Analyst Company:: Weyerhaeuser Goals:: What do I want to write about?: Information security, kernel, and/or networking related topics. What other documentation do I want to see published?: I am not very particular as long as it is contains correct content and meets the needs of end-users. Do I want to edit for grammar/writing and/or technical accuracy?: I have edited and reviewed various Linux documentation. Currently, I am a technical reviewer for a new book entitled "GnuPG for the desperate" due from the No Starch Press publishing entity. I am open to editing and/or technical editor of topics within my skillset. Anything else special?: Member of the IEEE Information Assurance Task Force Member of the IEEE Security and Privacy Technical Committee I formerly was the administrator of the Linux-Howtos.com domain. Historical qualifications:: What other projects or writing have I worked on in the past?: Security Document Initiative - (extracted from my website http://www.buddhalinux.com) "The Security Document Initiative is an implementation of the domain of applied cryptography as it relates to an XML defined and regulated security mechanism and the creation of a security infrastructure to protect information systems and resources." Osiris Host Integrity System. SuSE FAQ. Numerous Linux Howtos now maintained by the LDP. What level and type of computer skills do I have?: Experienced Administrator. Career direction into a variety of XML applications and their use in a security application. What other skills do I have that might be applicable?: 5 years experience in bash programming. Developed numerous init scripts for the SuSE Linux distribution. C++ development experience. What makes me an excellent match for the project?: I have almost 3 years XML/Docbook experience; and have a great desire to help the Linux, Fedora, and Open Source community. I believe whole-heartedly in the Open Source Initiative and advocate its utilization in all aspects of computing. GPG KEYID and fingerprint:: pub 1024D/57BF9042 2004-12-26 Thomas Jones (The Buddha Linux Group) <adminATbuddhalinux.com> Key fingerprint = 5264 BCA1 6059 57A8 58E5 7F04 A11E 5C13 57BF 9042 uid Thomas R. Jones (IEEE Computer Society Account) <thomasjonesATcomputer.org> uid Thomas Jones (The Buddha Linux Group) <adminATbuddhalinux.org> sub 1024g/5EDEFE5D 2004-12-26 As you can see I am heavily oriented towards the security aspect of Fedora. But, I would be more than happy to author and/or review any topic if requested. Thank for your time and look forward working with all of you. Thomas Jones