Wired: Model Linux Geek an MS User Too?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 23, 2003

“She’s the closest thing to a supermodel you’ll see in
connection with Linux’s biggest trade show. Nobody knows her name,
but with immaculately coiffed blond hair, striking black glasses
and a perky grin, she’s an idealized image of the geek girl next
door.

“The female model appears in glossy ads, direct-mail brochures
and the website promoting LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, the
biannual gathering of the Linux faithful taking place this week in
New York City.

“Oh, and there’s this: She’s also been featured on Microsoft’s
website since last year…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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