The most sought-after candidates in the world today by companies like mine are people who make computer software - there's a shortage of talent.
When you're dealing with a new platform, the real trick is just getting the game running.
When you say 'I wrote a program that crashed Windows,' people just stare at you blankly and say 'Hey, I got those with the system, for free.'
When it comes to software, I much prefer free software, because I have very seldom seen a program that has worked well enough for my needs, and having sources available can be a life-saver.
The challenge with Postfix, or with any piece of software, is to update software without introducing problems.
Like all software, Qmail can survive only when it keeps up with changing requirements.
I used to work for Symantec AV: I worked as their in-house IT technician, and then I worked as specialized AV support, and then I worked for Hartford Life IT, in Dublin and London. I worked in IT from '99 through to 2007.
I took this 'how to build computers' course basically because I'm sick and tired of getting ripped off by cheesy computer companies. Software baffles me. I like hardware. I used to change my own oil, and now I want to build my own computer so I can have what I want.
