> I've just volunteered to maintain the list of consultants wanting
> to offer paid support to people running debian systems. I am
> unaware of anyone else currently doing so. If someone is
> already doing such, please contact me.
>
> Once this list is assembled, it will be put on both the debian
> web site and be added to the Debian 1.3 CD image that is to be
> distributed.
[ I'll cc: the list, since it's almost like free advertising. ;-) ]
Jim Pick
<jim@jimpick.com>
Penticton, BC, Canada
http://www.jimpick.com/
Phone: (250) 490-8777
Fax: (250) 490-8772
24 Hr. Numeric Pager: (250) 770-4814
Services Provided:
* Debian GNU/Linux consulting & support - installation/upgrade support,
NFS/NIS/Samba/amd setup, sendmail configuration, PPP debugging,
NFS-Root package (for diskless clients). Basically, I can show
you how to easily roll out Debian GNU/Linux on servers throughout
your IS organisation or ISP. Support is available via phone, e-mail,
or on-site (I can travel).
* Debian packaging service - I can package up your commercial software
and upload it to be included in the Debian distribution + provide
user support and bug reporting services. Depending on the copyright
of your software, it will usually get uploaded to Debian's "non-free"
distribution -- or it could be uploaded to a "side-distribution" hosted
off of my ftp site.
* Development Support - I have been programming commercially for 14 years
(I'm only 27). I know a wide range of languages and tools, including
C, C++, Java, Perl, bash, Visual Basic, and more... In past projects,
I have built a complete DOS-based GUI environment and CAD program,
an extremely large client/server inventory-production system for a pulp
mill (a $500,000 project), and several Intranet and WWW sites. I can
show you and your staff how to make the transition from costly,
proprietary development tools to an open, free, non-proprietary
development model -- and become more efficient at the same time!
* Web Site Hosting - I have my own Internet server. I'm flexible. :-)
* Internet Gateways - built from Debian/GNU Linux. Using IP masquerading
and dial-on-demand, so you can connect your entire office to the
Internet simultanteously using a single standard dial-up internet
account from your ISP. I can forward e-mail from my site to provide
a full-time "presence" on the net. I can also do more conventional
full-time internet gateways (over 28.8k modem or faster) and firewalls.
* Remote System Administration - don't have the time to maintain a network
of dozens of Debian GNU/Linux machines on your Intranet or Extranet?
Or maybe you are just learning Unix (or don't want to learn Unix),
but want a Debian GNU/Linux machine for your office NOW! Jim Pick
Software can remotely configure and upgrade your machine remotely
via the Internet (using an encrypted connection, of course), or
via dial-up lines.
* Software Development Management - I'm an electrical engineer and a
an experienced computer programmer, and I know how to manage large
software projects. I can put together a team and a strategy to tackle
even the largest programming challenges with a minimum of risk.
Call me if you need assistance in 'reeling in' an out-of-control
project.
Rates: (effective until August 31, 1997)
* Base Rate: $45 Cdn / hour (or $32 US / hour)
* Negotiable for large projects.
* I can do cheques/checks in Canadian or U.S. currency.
* Quick Calculation: (prices from www.egghead.com)
NT Server 4.0 w/5 clients = $767.93 US
= Debian GNU/Linux +
24 Hours of expert advice and setup
... and when you upgrade ...
NT Server 4.0 w/5 clients = $387.93 US
(upgrade) = Debian GNU/Linux +
another 12 Hours of friendly service
Cheers,
- Jim
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