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Mac at the front, but Linux at the back.

40 Years of Apple Mac Experience

1986–1990: Early Macintosh user; hands-on with the Macintosh 128K, 512K and Macintosh Plus.
1990–2000: Gained experience with a range of Macintosh models, including the Macintosh Classic, SE/30, PowerBook, Quadras and Power Macintosh.
2000–2010: Continued to stay up-to-date with newer Apple products, such as the iMac, iBook, MacBook and MacBook Pro.
2010–Present: Proficient in Mac OS X and macOS, including the latest versions and features. I bought a copy of Mac OS X Server pre-release to learn how it worked and get used to its NeXTSTEP-like conventions. Already using FreeBSD on my servers, I felt at home in the CLI. Currently running a fleet of Apple Silicon M-series machines, with a Mac Studio M3 Ultra as my main daily driver.

Software: Proficient in Mac-specific software, including Xcode, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Sketch; and an advanced user of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and the full range of editors, web and application development tools.
Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of Classic Mac OS, Mac OS X, and macOS.
Troubleshooting: Experienced in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues related to Mac computers.
Upgrades and Maintenance: Comfortable with upgrading and maintaining Mac hardware, including storage, RAM and peripherals.
Apple Ecosystem: Familiar with integrating Macs into a larger Apple ecosystem, including iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches.
Networking: Proficient in setting up and maintaining home and small business networks, including routers, switches and Wi-Fi.

Kept production Mac fleets running since the early 90s — from an agency’s cranky 10-Base2 network to my own Apple Silicon studio today.
Permanent first line of Mac support for family, friends and colleagues — a post held, unpaid, since 1986.
Produced professional video, music and graphics on the Mac throughout — Final Cut, Logic and the Adobe suite used in anger, not just listed on a CV.
A WWDC attendee over the years, keeping close to where the platform is heading.

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