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Chad McCullough@chadmccullough@mastodon.bsd.cafe

Linux and Open Source Software user of 30+ years, sorta new to BSDs, former Unix Hardware Engineer for DEC, Privacy and Security advocate, Bicycle for transport, Public Transit advocate, Vegan for the animals, No AI, Joined the fediverse in 2022.

Signal: cm1967.94
Linux: Debian
BSD: FreeBSD
Joined: 2026-08-02 23:40:41
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Chad McCullough@chadmccullough@mastodon.bsd.cafe (2026-08-02 09:03:33)
I've moved to a new instance and thought it might be a good idea for a new introduction.

I'm an old-school Linux user (30+ years) and just getting back into the BSDs. FreeBSD, specifically, but I'm interested in learning about all of them! I'm a former Unix Hardware Engineer for Digital Equipment Corporation, the best company I ever worked for. I miss that job every single day. Over the years, I've worked with Unix in the hardware space, Unix support, a bit of development, and even Information Security. I was laid off a few years ago from an IT job and have had a hard time finding new work. I think it's because of my age, but I gave up caring a year or so ago. I'm now working for a non-profit. I enjoy the work but do miss working in the IT industry. At nearly 60 years old, not sure if I'll ever have the chance to return to IT.

I'm a bicycle commuter and public transit user and advocate. I'm not a fan of cars but understand that here in the US, it's hard not to have one since our cities have been rebuilt around the car. I wish more funding was put into better and safer pedestrian, bike, and public transit. I'll probably talk a bit about that in my posts.

I've been vegan and an animal rights advocate for more than 30 years.

I'm also not a fan of AI for all of the horrible ethical reasons. I could go into all of the reasons I'm no fan, but that would take a long blog post and I don't want to put you all to sleep.

Anyway, I'm happy to be a part of this instance, and I hope you all enjoy my posts about bikes, public transit, Linux, Open Source Software, IT Security, Privacy, and the BSDs. I'm a Socialist, but will try my best to stay away from politics.