[oclug]Introduction.

[Rod Giffin]

On Fri, 2002-11-15 at 12:33, Will Mendez wrote:
> Greetings all,
> 
> I just wanted to introduce myself to the list, I'm new to both the Ottawa
> region (originally from NYC) as well as the Linux world.

Welcome to both the list and to Ottawa, Will.

>  I'm a NT SysAdmin

Well, we'll have this problem fixed in a jiffy. :)

> by trade and have started using Linux for Digital Content Creation using
> Softimage XSI.

Oh... now there's a cool toy.  And, I've got a client who might need
some expertise with XSI in the new year (pending a budget for the
project)  I'm not entirely sure what it all entails, but I know they
will have a few more warm and fuzzies about it if they know that there
are some resources in town who know the technology.  What I do know is
they want to do some sort of computer generated claymation type critter
animations for a video about their area of expertise.  Softimage XSI
seems to be the tool the pros say to use to do that job.

> So far it's been a great experience and am looking to make Linux my default
> OS once I'm up to speed.

Up until last month I was a dual boot person, even though I've been
using Linux since late '94.  But I have had so many problems with
Windows security and compatibility issues lately that I finally
completely gave up on it.  The only thing I miss at the moment is MS
Flight Simulator...  Good as it is, Flight Gear just isn't right for me.

Rod.