From BBS to ISPs: A Tech Journey

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This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey from early fascination with bulletin board systems to a career in systems administration. It captures their rebellious academic path, early internet experiences, and the chaotic landscape of the tech industry during its formative years. The narrative is infused with humor and nostalgia, reflecting on the unique subculture of technology as it quickly evolved.

Adam Jacob goes solo with Adam for an epic pod into his journey to get to System Initiative. From SysAdmin at 8 years old, to discovering Linux and working for Mom-and-pop ISPs, to open source changing his life and starting Opscode and building Chef. Buckle up. This is a different flavor of “Friends” for you. Enjoy.

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