Macs/Apples/Expert Profile

Expertise

I don't answer Mac OS 9 questions anymore, thank you. Current Tech: Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.6, Some shell scripting, cron, launchd, Mac OS X Server 10.2-10.6, AD-OD Integration, Automator, Movable Type/Word Press Blogging, All CURRENT Mac models, iLife '09 and previous, iWork '09 and previous, Apple Remote Desktop, NetRestore/NetInstall/DeployStudio, Font Management, WiFi, BASIC Cisco, iOS jailbreaking Devices: iPhone(original-4) & iPad, White AppleTV, Airport Express, Time Capsule Old Skool, meaning I have this experience as a base, but don't answer questions on it anymore: Mac OS Environment 7.5.3-OS 9 (please upgrade for pete's sake!), PowerBook G3/G4(all models), Mac/Windows Networking, PowerPC 604-G4 desktop models, Outlook 2001, Photoshop 7 and previous, Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX Dabbler: Newton 2100 w/ WiFi and NSync, Yellow Dog Linux, Suse Linux (PPC), Ubuntu Linux, Vista Business

Experience in the area

I worked in IT for ten years with a specialty in Macintosh technologies and Project Management.
I've worked with the Macintosh Operating system and various machines since my first PowerMac 8500 running Mac OS 7.5.3 in 1996. I support my friends and family in keeping their Macs healthy and upgraded. Now I use a MacBook Pro for work and have a Flat Screen iMac (intel 20" core 2 duo) for home use.
I went to school for multimedia and design, but this knowledge-base is fading, though I primarily geek out with workstation deployment and server management. I'm sort of a "Mac of all trades" :)

Most important: I've also worked on PCs for a number of years with various flavors of Windows(95,98,NT4,2000,2000Server,2K3Server,SBS 2K3Server,Mil,XPHome,XPPro, Vista Business), but I've always used the Mac as my platform of preference.
Publications
http://www.macwindows.com : VPNs and Outlook
Get IT for your business: http://www.allcovered.com

Organizations

Mac OS X Certification Alliance, Linked In

Publications

http://www.macwindows.com : VPNs and Outlook
Get IT for your business: http://www.allcovered.com

Education/Credentials

I'm an Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) through 10.4 and have the lower certs as well (ACTC for 10.1 - 10.6), an Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist for 10.3 (ACHDS) and a member of the Apple Consultants Network, as well as an Apple Product Professional for 2002-2009.
I have an MCP cert. from MS as well...

Past/Present Clients

Navy Federal Credit Union (Washington, D.C.) Whole Foods Market (Mid Atlantic Region) Army Times (Washington, D.C.) Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.) Dodge Communications (ATL) ...and a plethora of All Covered™ clients throughout the United States of America

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy working on the Macintosh platform and helping people realize their goals using the Mac. The Macintosh is a great tool for all means of hobbies and careers from photography to Power Point presentations. It provides the user with a robust operating system and the IT department with a machine that's easy to manage and inexpensive to upgrade

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope I'm able to contribute to the online community in some way over the next decade or so.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Have you checked out Apple's Support (and discussions) lately? http://www.apple.com/support/ AWESOME documentation, and very searchable discussions. Got AppleCare? GET IT. Mac OS X Snow Leopard - did you know that a new Mac can be automatically configured to work with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server in a matter of a minute or so? It rocks. http://gallery.me.com/eddyer#100183

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Jailbreaking iOS devices.