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====Why did I build this site?====
None of this works... even with my account setup.
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I'm motivated primarily by conscience (belief that the GPL carries with it important implications on a societal level, and so it is important in my life).  There is also a business-oriented goal that I have, but if it never comes to pass I will not be disappointedI hope to show the business world (both those providing services and those receiving them) that there is a vibrant and expert pool of resources around this area, so technology-dependant companies might establish operations here, or contract with local providersThis might seem like a longshot, but until then, people like me have to work in places like Cambridge which just isn't really neat and cool since it requires commuting at least 10 hours per week.  I would rather spend that time playing trains with my sons, or doing something useful.
For GMapsJSAPIv3, Browser must be current or current-1  That's a HIGH bar!!!
 
Also, there's a pretty rigid compatibility matrix for Maps extension.
 
 
 
{{#geocode:66 Ferry Rd, Salisbury, Massachusetts}}
 
{{#geocode:location=Boston|format=float|directional=no}}
 
{{#display_map:42.35843,-71.05977}}
 
{{#display_map:Boston~The city of Boston~Beantown~Green marker.png|width=400|height=300|service=leaflet}}
 
{{#display_map:Boston~The city of Boston~Beantown~Green marker.png|width=400|height=300|service=google}}
 
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==== Who am I? ====
 
I'm Greg Rundlett. freephile is a moniker I chose a long time ago from the combination of "freedom" and the Greek "philos" to represent my affection for libre software. I don't use it as much any more since the meaning of "free software", like the [[Copyright|GPL]] has largely become irrelevant.
 
 
 
* Founder of {{CompanyName}}
 
* [http://linkedin.com/in/gregrundlett LinkedIn profile]
 
 
 
==== Why this website? ====
 
Wiki technology is almost as old as the web itself <ref>(and like everything else under the sun is based on earlier works http://c2.com/cgi/wiki/wiki?WikiWikiWeb)</ref>.  It's incredibly powerful[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] is a relevant exampleThis site serves as a showcase for some of the [[features]] and capabilities of the '''MediaWiki''' platform that powers Wikipedia.
 
 
 
==== What do I do with my time? ====
 
[[Interests]] describes some of the technology, hardware and/or software-related things that occupy my timeWhen not at work, I take to the beaches, woods, trails, and mountains of New England to enjoy swimming, hiking, disc golf and scenic motorcycle rides. I also enjoy organic gardening and photography.
 
 
 
==== Local ====
 
As a board member of the [http://coastaltrails.org Coastal Trails Coalition] I work to expand the accessible multi-use trail network.  I live in Salisbury, MA
 
 
 
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Revision as of 23:18, 26 August 2004

Why did I build this site?[edit | edit source]

I'm motivated primarily by conscience (belief that the GPL carries with it important implications on a societal level, and so it is important in my life). There is also a business-oriented goal that I have, but if it never comes to pass I will not be disappointed. I hope to show the business world (both those providing services and those receiving them) that there is a vibrant and expert pool of resources around this area, so technology-dependant companies might establish operations here, or contract with local providers. This might seem like a longshot, but until then, people like me have to work in places like Cambridge which just isn't really neat and cool since it requires commuting at least 10 hours per week. I would rather spend that time playing trains with my sons, or doing something useful.