Linux.com: The Deb Richardson interview | Linux Today

Linux.com: The Deb Richardson interview

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 7, 1999

Deb Richardson…is the founder of LinuxChix, an
organisation whose goal is to create a more hospitable community in
which people, particularly women, can discuss Linux.

“Linux.com: What was the motivation behind the founding of
LinuxChix?”

“Deb Richardson: I started LinuxChix for two reasons. The first
was because I thought it would be fun. This has turned out to be
true.”

“The second was to create a more hospitable environment in which
new users, particularly women, could discuss and learn about Linux.
So far, it has been successful.”

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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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