Co-author needed for Linux Junkie

From: Josh Randall (not.here._at_aol.com)
Date: 06/22/05

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    Good day, everyone!

    I'm looking for a co-author to a new tome entitled, "Confessions of a Linux
    Junkie."

    I have been an on again/off again Linux junkie for a long time and have
    accumulated a room full of notes. I would like to compile all this *stuff*
    into something usable for someone trying to escape the Tyrants of
    Richmond.........

    I've been published, and have a certain style that some readers like. I pull
    no punches and write for an audience of one. Sometimes I'm crass, and
    sometimes I'm funny........but there is never a doubt as to where I stand on
    an issue. I've been asked to submit a few chapters, and I'm toying with the
    idea right now. I play a lot with Linux, and build systems just to
    experiment. This box, alas, is on XP, as I need the few remaining programs
    that haven't been ported.

    What I need is someone that knows the present Linux kernel inside out. I
    need someone to proof all my chapters, and write a few recipes for the
    various specific distros. In other words, I'll be the wordsmith, and you can
    take all the credit for the technical procedures. I plan on installing,
    configuring, and using every single distro available today. I'm doing it
    already on another box. What I want from you is a springboard to bounce off
    the usual challenges that face most folks that haven't done this before. My
    working (read estimate), schedule is 6 months, give or take 12. I'm now
    retired, so I have the time to work. I need someone that either can has the
    time, or can squeeze it in during week-ends.

    I travel a bit, and might be available for a face to face meeting. This will
    be a partnership, and all decisions and remuneration will be equally
    divided. I'm not doing this for the money, but it might be prudent to engage
    a commercial publisher. If someone here can smell the roses, then please
    send me an e-mail. Your confidentiality is assured.

    Josh Randall

    joshrandall "at" vfemail "dot" net

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