PERSON
Jon Hall
- Jon "maddog" Hall is the Executive Director of Linux International and a foundational open-source community leader.
- He earned his nickname "maddog" from his students at Hartford State Technical College, and is famous for his trademark long beard and mediation efforts.
Key Memories & Stories
- Linux Lunacy Shouting Match Mediator (October 2001): Jon "maddog" Hall served as the literal and figurative mediator caught in the crossfire between Richard Stallman and Eric S Raymond during their famous cabin argument. See The Great Shouting Match.
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