Amaya Rodrigo
A Short Intro
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The Interview
When did you first hear of Debian?
Summer of 1998. Debian was my first and only distro.
How and when did you get involved in Debian?
I became a DD in June 2001 (see this mail). Héctor (bal00) and Jordi (oskuro, my AM) were key in encouraging and supporting me.
In what ways do you make a contribution to Debian?
I think the best summary is my QA Packages overview page. I basically maintain my packages, and engage in finishing old transitions. This lead to my recent enrolement in the MIA team, as most of these packages were in charge of people that were too busy and not really able to keep them in good shape. I am also involved in the Debian Women project, I sponsor packages for people in NM, I am a Debconf addict, and a Debian evangelist, I love spotting great candidates and encourage them to become part of this wonderful effort.
Are you being paid to work on Debian?
Not now, but I have been in the past.
How much time do you usually spend on Debian?
I read Debian mailing lists and lurk in the proejct's IRC channels daily. So I am constantly in touch with what's going on in Debian.
Regarding actual work, it depends on how busy my life is at a certain moment, I can take several weeks off and then come back and work for several months.
Which section of Debian is underrated and could get more publicity?
The karma pages.
What do you think is still badly missing in Debian?
Women :)
What motivates/keeps you motivated to work on Debian?
The pleasure of a collaborating with extremely interesting and capable people, and the challenge of being part of this community. But the underlaying truth is that I want to change the world.
What chances do you see in your country for Debian as a desktop platform?
Pretty good ones. I think Spain is Debianland, there is a (big or small) Debian derived distro in every town and university.
What makes you develop for Debian instead of any other distribution?
Policy. Debian is the only distro with a policy that ensures your work is the best quality possible, and a way to meassure it.
What does your desktop look like?
It has several Debian stickers and fans with blue lights. It looks like a plane and sounds like one too.
What type is your laptop/desktop? What is it named?
My desktop is also a server, an old AMD K7, named aenima. My laptop is an IBM X40, the sexiest thing in the world. It is called mulato.
If you were shipwrecked and had to share an island with an other Debian Developer who would it be?
It would be very hard to choose only one person. There is a lot of interesting people I would like to take with me if I knew we would be rescued in a short period of time. But if this situation would be longer than a week, I am afraid the person I would take with me is not in Debian yet at the time of this writing. But he is really close :)
Are you going to Debconf7 in Edinburgh next year?
Sure!
What do you hope to get out of it?
A kilt.
No, seriously, meeting old friends, making new ones, and being a witness to the huge amount of work Debian Developers and other volunteers can put in making it possible for the rest of us to enjoy and be productive.
Personal questions
First things first. Married, partner or RFA?
I am currently under an ITA, but resisting firmly.
Does your family know/understand what this is about?
Not really, but at least I tried. They are well aware that it is important to me, and support me.
How old were you when you made first experiences with computers?
I had basic classes during a summer camp when I was nine, and my aunt would let me use her computer (running DOS and wordstar) sometimes. But I didn't really use a computer or had one of my own until I was 18, ehrn I got a second handed 486 with my summer job savings.
Will your kids be DDs?
I do not want to have kids of my own. But as most of my friends are geeks, I expect their kids to become DDs one day, and I will support and help them in their journey if they choose to participate in free software (not limited to Debian).
Do you have any pets?
I have two wonderful cats. I love animals, I have always had pets.
If someone visits your country, which spot is a must-see?
Ibiza. Sevilla. Toledo. Madrid.
Which book is on your bedside table?
There's a laptop on my bedside, and plenty of books in it.
Who or what in your life would you say influenced you most?
Computers and Free software changed my world.
What do you get passionate about?
Animal rights, gender issues, Free software, freedom and justice.
What music do you hear while you are hacking?
I appreciate silence most, but if not available, I set the random mode in my music player.
You're stuck on a train for 6 hours and are bored out of your skull. What do you do to amuse yourself?
I must confess I inmediately fall sleep in such situations.
What is your favourite place in the world?
I don't think I have one.
