Russell Pavlicek Joins IDG's InfoWorld Editorial Team; Leading Linux Advocate and Author Signed On as InfoWorld's Open Source Columnist

Business Wire, Oct 1, 2001

Business Editors and High Tech Writers

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2001

InfoWorld, the weekly magazine that delivers in-depth analysis of enterprise technology and strategies, today announced the appointment of Russell Pavlicek as its new Open Source columnist. Prior to joining InfoWorld, Pavlicek was the Linux Evangelist for Professional Services at Compaq Computer Corporation. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and a leading advocate with a strong following from the Linux community. Pavlicek is also the author of "Embracing Insanity: Open Source Software Development" published by SAMS Publishing.

"It gives me great pleasure to announce the addition of Russell Pavlicek to our award-winning editorial team," stated InfoWorld's Editor-in-Chief Michael Vizard. "With more than twenty years of experience as a software consultant and the recognition of being a leading advocate for Linux, Russell now brings his lauded expertise and excellence to the pages of InfoWorld. The strength of Russell's commitment to the Linux platform and the respect he has garnered from the Linux community make him the ideal Open Source columnist."

"I am honored to be joining InfoWorld - a very solid publication that I have always greatly respected," stated InfoWorld's Open Source Columnist Russell C. Pavlicek. "I will strive to give the readership the kind of valuable information they need regarding the use of Open Source software in the enterprise."

Russell Pavlicek

An Open Source author and frequent conference speaker, Russell has been a Linux user since 1995. He has 20 years of experience as a consultant and software engineer, including 14 years at Digital Equipment Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation.

About IDG's InfoWorld Media Group

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