BJ Maynard

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Boone, NC

I currently handle the IT support for a large local business. Although I use Windows everyday, you will find I try to use Linux and open source software anytime I can. I use Linux at home on several RPI2 devices and computers. I dabble in audio still but IoT has become a passion of mine recently. I am currently studying for The Linux Foundation System Administrator certification.

When I am not working on computers or IoT devices, you will find me outside on my family farm. Yes, you heard right. I love spending time with my wife and children on the farm. They are the reason I do what I do everyday.

You can usually find mind on LinkedIn. Send me an email any time.

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Glad to see a wide variety of distros. Current I have:

Laptop - Main:
Mint 19
I-5 3rd gen
12GB RAM
2 x 256 SSDs

Laptop 2 - Wife's:
Mint 18.3
AMD A10
8GB RAM
256 SSD

Server 1:
HP ML110G6
Ubuntu Server (headless)
32GB
6TB (RAID 10)
Dedicated Plex

Server 2:
Dell T320
CentOS
4TB (RAID 10)
32GB RAM
This is my back up server and the server that I am currently using to host some Python stuff I am working on.

I also have a bunch of Intel NUCs with I-5 3gen and 8GB of RAM running everything from PiHole to Android. Also have a few RPIs for home automation.

If it wasn't for work......I would never use Windows. Personally I have all Linux machines at home. My HP Server is now a Ubuntu server that hosts my media. My laptop is Debian now and have multiple Mint users in the house. It is nice to go home to things that just work (lol).