Hi

[lmemsm]

NAME: Laura
INTERESTS & HOBBIES: programming, gardening, singing, writing

I've been involved in writing fan fiction for a long time. Edited a few 'zines. Have several stories at the Distasis Fiction archive. My preference is for fan fiction that's written for all ages and is true to the original. Crossovers are my favorite type of fan fiction.

I'm a C/C++ programmer and an Open Source advocate. I originally started with a LiveJournal account to post fan fiction, but ended up posting more about Open Source software. I'm interested in lightweight, portable, Open Source programs and libraries written mainly in C or C++. I'm always looking for new and useful Open Source software.

I'm also interested in Creative Commons and public domain materials and where to find them. I've tracked down public domain versions of songs, written my own simple arrangements and used Open Source software to convert them to music I can play when I'm singing.

LOOKING FOR:
Would love to discuss Open Source software and programming with others. Interested in reading more about programming and Open Source topics especially if they're related to C programming, algorithms or lightweight, portable applications.

Also interested in topics about public domain resources such as sheet music, books, fan fiction, etc.

I still enjoy reading/editing/writing fan fiction as long as it's suitable for all ages. Would like to find new stories to read.

Comments

[plicease]

My bread and butter is Perl development, but I used to be a C/C++ developer back in the early 2000s and I still write a surprising amount of C code.

Well...

[ysabetwordsmith]

I can't code, but I've done conceptual web design. I've also built or helped to build several open-source fandoms. You might find that interesting -- it's really based on the same premise that people need to have public stuff available to make cool things. Feel free to drop by my blog and see what you think.

[tommx]

I do more C# programming, but open source is where my heart is. Hi.