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-*- text -*-
 GNU Service Directory
 ---------------------
-See the end of file for copyright information.
+Please see <http://www.fsf.org/resources/service/> for a list of
+people who have asked to be listed as offering support services for
+GNU software, including GNU Emacs, for a fee or in some cases at no
+charge.  You can also email <service@fsf.org> for a copy of the list.
-This is a list of people who have asked to be listed as offering
-support services for GNU software, including GNU Emacs, for a fee
-or in some cases at no charge.
-The information comes from the people who asked to be listed;
-we do not include any information we know to be false, but we
-cannot check out any of the information; we are transmitting it to
-you as it was given to us and do not promise it is correct.
-Also, this is not an endorsement of the people listed here.
-We have no opinions and usually no information about the abilities of
-any specific person.  We provide this list to enable you to contact
-service providers and decide for yourself whether to hire one.
-Before FSF will list your name in the GNU Service Directory, we ask
-that you agree informally to the following terms:
-1. You will not restrict (except by copyleft) the use or distribution
-of any software, documentation, or other technical information you
-supply anyone in the course of modifying, extending, or supporting GNU
-software.  This includes any information specifically designed to
-ameliorate the use of GNU software.
-2. You will not take advantage of contact made through the Service
-Directory to advertise an unrelated business (e.g., sales of
-non-GNU-related proprietary information).  You may spontaneously
-mention your availability for general consulting, but you should not
-promote a specific unrelated business unless the client asks.
-Please include some indication of your rates, because otherwise users
-have nothing to go by.  Please put each e-mail address inside "<>".
-Please put nothing else inside "<>".  Thanks!
-For a current copy of this directory, or to have yourself listed, ask:
-        service@gnu.org
-** Please keep the entries in this file alphabetical **
-^_
-Aaronsen Group, Ltd.    <gnu@aaronsen.com>
-600 Grant St.
-Suite 5345
-Pittsburgh, PA 15219 US
-+1 412 391 6000 voice
-+1 412 361 5991 fax
-http://www.aaronsen.com/gnu
-The Aaronsen Group provides several levels of service in the free software
-arena, from simple configuration and installation to large extensions and
-new development.  We specialize in unique applications, but have the
-experience to handle all manner of prospects, from database-backed
-web-sites to high-end multiprocessor clusters.
-Our service area covers the US, with key offices in Pittsburgh, PA; San
-Jose, CA; and New York, NY.
-We are available for both hourly work (at $300 per hour, some qualified
-discounts are available) and fixed-price projects.  Work is done on the
-client site, at our offices, or remote via Internet or telephone
-connection
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-Alc�ve
------
-Alc�ve, Centre Paris Pleyel, 153 bld Anatole France
-93200 Saint-Denis France
-Email:  <infos@alcove.fr>
-Web:    http://www.alcove.com
-T�l.:   +33 1 49 22 68 00
-Fax:    +33 1 49 22 68 01
-Founded in 1996, Alc�ve's main purpose is to promote and support the
-use of GNU/Linux and OSS on the European market.
-Expertise in OSS innovation is the foundation of all Alc�ve's
-activities.
-We provide key accounts and leading businesses in the field of IT with :
-        Consultancy
-        Engineering
-        Training
-        Support
-        Technical watching brief
-        OSS Certification - Validation - Guarantee
-        Drivers for the linux kernel
-        Company directory and unified messaging
-        Linux Firewall Security Package
-Keys: support services, consulting, open source software, GNU/Linux,
-Apache, Perl, GNU, Samba, Zope, Imp, OpenLDAP
-Average daily rate, depending on the job : 1000 euros.
-Updated:  2001-06-26
-^_
-Allegro Consultants, Inc.         <info@gccsupport.com>
-1072 De Anza Blvd., Suite B101
-San Jose, CA  95129-3532
-USA
-+1 408 252-2330 voice
-+1 408 252-2334 fax
-http://www.gccsupport.com
-Allegro Consultants, Inc, in association with DIS International, is
-now offering annual support contracts covering the GNU Compiler
-Collection and related tools, including the GCC C and C++ compilers
-for MPE/iX.
-The free GCC C and C++ compilers have been available on MPE/iX for
-several years now, and are used for mission-critical applications by
-many organizations including Hewlett-Packard. Until now, assistance
-was available only from Mark Klein of DIS on a limited, voluntary
-basis. Mark is the person who originally ported GCC to the HP e3000,
-and he continues to maintain the software and port new versions.
-Support contracts start at $1,995.00/year for an organization
-(unlimited number of HP e3000 computer systems) with two designated
-callers.  Additional options are available for large organizations who
-need to designate more than two authorized callers, or who want the
-additional security of 24x7 coverage.
-Updated: 2001-06-12
-^_
-Amazonia Computing
-<rick@viclink.com>
-http://www.viclink.com/~rick
-1981 NW Thomsen Lane
-McMinnville, OR  97128
-503-474-0572
-I provide development and technical support for free software
-and open source systems including embedded programming, GNU/Linux, the
-GNU development suite..
-I have over 10 years experience building and maintaining systems ranging
-from medical patient monitoring systems to Linux device drivers for
-custom PCI plug in cards.
-Rates range from $75.00/hr to $90/hr USD.  Will work for a lower rate
-if in involves working in either Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, or Cuba.
-I am also willing to work on fixed price contracts.
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-Dipl.-Inform. Gerd Aschemann                     <gerd@aschemann.net>
-Osannstr. 49
-D-64285 Darmstadt
-Tel.: +49 173 3264070
-http://www.aschemann.net/
- Consultant
-  + Unix Network and System Administration
-  + Distributed Systems and Middleware Infrastructures
- former System Administrator (UNIX and NT) at CS Department, TU Darmstadt, Germany
- 20 years working in the CS field, System administration on different platforms
- 13 years with UNIX/Networking/FreeWare/GNU/X11
- 10 years courses on Operating Systems and Distributed Systems
- Lectures on System and Network Administration
- Platforms: Solaris, GNU/Linux, SunOS, Ultrix, HP-UX, Digital Unix, AIX, SCO, FreeBSDs
- Distributed Platforms and Information Systems (CORBA, WWW, Java, SOAP)
-Rates are at 180,-- DM (~85 US$) per hour minimum, depending on the job.
-I am willing to travel for sufficiently large jobs.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Baker Research, Ltd.
-P. O. Box 10036, Alexandria, VA   22310
-Phone:  (703) 960-9500 (Voice)
-        (703) 960-8700 (Fax)
-Web:    http://www.baker-research.com
-email:  <solutions@baker-research.com>
-Rate:   $75.00/hr to $150.00/hr, or fixed-price projects.
-Services:
-    --Customization of systems for user needs
-    --Software product evaluation and recommendation
-    --Full-lifecycle software development
-    --Programming (C/C++, tcl/tk, bash, perl)
-    --Custom backup and archival systems
-    --GNU/Linux system installation, configuration, and management
-    --Cluster systems support
-        -Installation, configuration, and management
-        -MPI and Myrinet support
-    --Data acquisition, management, visualization, and archival
-Updated:  2001-05-11
-^_
-Don Barry, Ph.D.       <don@astro.cornell.edu>
-Ithaca, NY
-Astrophysicist with extensive and varied hacker background.  Substantial
-expertise in mathematical modeling, instrument interface, low-level and
-high-level hardware control, statistical analysis, automated/mathematical
-typesetting.  Also fluent in opto/electro/mechanical design.  I try to find
-solutions using free software when possible and specialize in GNU/Linux
-platforms.  Degrees also in chemistry and mathematics.
-Speak: C, APL, Fortran, J, Perl, Emacs Lisp, IDL, variety of machine
-languages from CDC CYBER (!) to x86 families, TeX/LaTeX, sendmail, and
-quite a few others.  Experience on platforms from PDP to present.
-Rates: $75--$150 per hour + travel (if required) depending on the needs of
-the project, the level of support and availability required, and its
-interest to me.
-Services: consulting, design, porting, lecturing, support, project definition,
-system implementation.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-James Craig Burley
-97 Arrowhead Circle
-Ashland, MA 01721
-Email: <craig@jcb-sc.com>
-Web:   http://world.std.com/~burley/
-Expertise (mainly Development and Maintenance):
-    Compilers for Imperative Languages (author of GNU Fortran, aka g77)
-    Operating System Kernels
-    Tools/Utilities
-    Microcode (mainly VLIW) and Assembler
-    Software-Development-System Architecture (including APIs, IDEs)
-    Debugging
-    Technical Writing (Manager of Documentation)
-Experience:
-    Programming Languages C, PL/I, Fortran, PostScript
-    Operating Systems Unix, GNU/Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, VAX/VMS, PRIMOS,
-      MIT ITS, TOPS-10, TSS/8, IBM MVS
-    Assembler/Microcode Languages for Sun SPARC, HP-PA RISC, Numerix VLIWs,
-      VAX, Pr1me, IBM 360, PDP-10, PDP-8
-    Scripting Languages (many)
-    APIs (many)
-Rate: $180/hour
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-   C2V                          Michel Delval <mfd@c2v.com>
-   82 bd Haussmann              Jean-Alain Le Borgne <jalb@c2v.com>
-   75008 Paris
-   France
-   Tel (33 1) 40.08.07.07
-   Fax (33 1) 43.87.35.99
-   http://www.c2v.com/freesoft.htm
-   e-mail: <consult@c2v.com>
-   Services: we offer source or source+binary distribution,
-   installation, training, maintenance, technical support,
-   consulting, specific development and followup on the GNU software
-   development environment: Emacs, gcc/g++, binutils, gas, gdb.
-   Porting on new platforms, and professionally developing software
-   with the GNU tools in the Unix/X11 environment since they were
-   first available.
-   Experience: GNU C Compilation toolchain for the SGS-Thomson D950
-   and ST20 DSP chips.
-   GNU C compilation toolchain (cross-compiler, compiler, linker,
-   assembler, debugger) for SparcV7 ERC32 based space systems
-   (Sextant Avionique / Alcatel Espace).
-   Feasability study, analysis and prototyping of a complete
-   compilation toolchain based on the GNU programming tools for the
-   CSEM RISC microprocessor family.
-   Rates: from 5000 FF/day to 750 000 FF/year, 40% discount for
-   educational institutions, add taxes and expenses.  Ask for list.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Cendio Systems AB       <info@cendio.com>
-Teknikringen 3
-SE-583 30 Linkoping
-SWEDEN
-+46 13 21 46 00 voice
-+46 13 21 47 00 fax
-http://www.cendio.com/  <international site>
-Cendio Systems develops, implements and integrates solutions based on
-Open Source Software. We also develop and market the Fuego
-Firewall(TM), an award winning and easy-to-use firewall, based on
-GNU/Linux.
-We offer professional services, including support, maintenance,
-integration and development in the following areas:
-* Embedded Linux
-* Client/Server Solutions GNU/Linux/BSD
-* Professional Training GNU/Linux, certifications from SAIR Linux/GNU
-* Open Source Strategy
-* Development/Adaptation of free software
-Cendio Systems have deep roots in Linkoping University, and was
-founded 1992 as Signum Support. Our headquarters resides in Mjardevi
-Science Park in Linkoping and we have an office in Stockholm. We are
-currently about fifty employees at both locations.
-Cendio Systems won the Lotus 'Tux Award' at LotusSphere 2000 for "the
-partner who best exemplifies a unique dedication to Lotus and Linux
-technologies and has successfully executed their vision in the
-marketplace."
-Cendio Systems have the following certifications and memberships:
-Association of Computing Machinery, Professional Membership
-COMPAQ System Specialist (Intel and Alpha Systems)
-Embedded Linux Consortium, Founding Member
-IBM Value Added Reseller (Netfinity)
-IBM Solution Provider (RS/6000)
-SAIR GNU/Linux, Accredited Center for education
-SGI Systems Integrator
-Rates: Please request our price list.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Alex Cherepanov
-111 McDade Blvd, Apt. A-205, Folsom, PA 19033
-Phone: 610 529 3475
-email: <alexcher@erols.com>
-Web:   http://users.erols.com/alexcher/
-Services: Support and maintenance of free PostScript and PDF
-software including Ghostscript, ps2pdf, a2ps, tiff2ps, pdfopt.
-General imaging, font, and PDL consulting.
-Experience: 12 years experience in software engineering, 5 years
-in PostScript and digital color printing.
-Rates: $50-75/hour, depending on contract length.
-Updated: 2001-05-22
-^_
-CodeSourcery, LLC <info@codesourcery.com>
-9978 Granite Point Ct
-Granite Bay, CA 95746
-(650) 364-5360
-http://www.codesourcery.com
-CodeSourcery specializes in customization of, enhancements to, and
-support for all GNU software.  We have particular experience in the
-field of programming tools, and have been responsible for many
-features in the GNU C and C++ compilers including the implementation
-of member templates and type-based alias analysis.  Mark Mitchell, one
-of our co-founders, is a co-maintainer of the GNU Compiler Collection.
-We also have experience with GNU tools ranging from emacs to binutils
-to gdb to autoconf, and are willing to work on any and all free
-software projects.
-Please see our web page at www.codesourcery.com for more information
-about our products, services, and prices.
-Updated: 2001-05-16
-^_
-Stuart Cracraft         <cracraft@gnu.org>
-P.O. Box 6061
-Laguna Niguel, CA, 92607, USA
-Phone: 714-347-8106 (prefer email)
-Rate: negotiable
-Consultation topics:
-Entire GNU suite - porting, compilation, installation,
-user-training, administrator-training.
-Method: via any combination of telephone, dialup, Internet, in-person, email.
-Experience: supporting GNU since project inception, original port of
-GNU Emacs to Sun Solaris, original author of GNU Emacs online tutorial.
-Expertise in C, Emacs Lisp, Perl, Expect, Oracle, Informix, SunOS, Solaris,
-NIS, NFS, system-monitoring via paging. Unix System and Database
-administration or development.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Bruce Dawson    -    <jbd@codemeta.com>
-CodeMeta, Inc.
-Manchester, NH  USA
-800-354-2209
-Specializing in GNU tools such as CVS, gnats, bash, gawk, fileutils...
-Services:
-  o 800 phone support.
-  o Modification and development.
-  o Training.
-Rate: Fixed rate deliverables or $110/hour for hourly work.
-http://www.codemeta.com
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Martin Deen Consulting
-<sunra@mail.hypermart.net>
-426 Marietta St. #503
-Atlanta, GA 30313
-(V) 404-931-5392
-http://sunra.hypermart.net
-Consultant with many years supporting the GNU/Linux environment and
-working with Open Source solutions.  Available for hourly and per
-project work.  Hourly rates start at $100/hr.  Work can be done on
-client site, offsite, or remotely via Internet.  Can take engagements
-in Atlanta with little notice, call for arangements elsewhere.
-Updated: 2001-04-20
-^_
-DSS Distributed Systems Software, Inc.
-3253 Georgia St.                         <dss@dss.bc.ca>
-Richmond, British Columbia V7E 2R4       http://www.dss.bc.ca
-CANADA                                   (604) 270-9559
-GNU-related services:
-  We specialize in support for GCC (mainly C and C++), including porting,
-  retargeting, and customizing.
-  Also, GNU and other free software that falls within our areas of expertise.
-Expertise:
-  DSS provides software design, implementation, and consulting services.
-  Distributed systems:
-    o Client/Server architectures, computer networking, communication
-protocols
-    o Directory systems, including X.500 and LDAP
-    o High-performance and special-purpose distributed systems and databases:
-      scalability, reliability, availability, transactions
-    o Computer systems performance analysis
-  Compilers, translators, and interpreters, including "small" and
-  special-purpose languages
-Rates:
-  Consulting rates are $65-$200 USD per hour, plus
-  applicable taxes.  Fixed-cost projects are also possible.
-Updated: 2001-05-10
-^_
-John W. Eaton
-<jwe@gnu.org>, <jwe@net66.com>
-Experience:   Original author and current maintainer of GNU Octave
-              (http://www.octave.org).
-              Derivatives of the Unix man utility that I wrote in 1990
-              are currently distributed with several GNU/Linux systems.
-              Improved GNU Make's support for VPATH and object
-              libraries on VMS systems.
-              Various other enhancements and bug fixes for other free
-              software tools.
-              I have more than 18 years experience programming various
-              languages and systems, more than 13 years as a user and
-              system mangler of Unix systems, including Ultrix, SunOS,
-              AIX, HP/UX, BSD, IRIX, Digital Unix, and GNU/Linux.
-              Long-time user of GNU tools on all these platforms.
-Programming:  Octave, Matlab, C++, C, Fortran, Emacs Lisp, TeX/LaTeX,
-              AWK, M4, Autoconf, Make, Lex & YACC, Unix shell
-              programming, etc.
-Services:     Anything related to programming and extending Octave.
-              Porting, installation, and customization of GNU/Linux and
-              GNU tools.  Unix system administration.
-Rates:        $100/hour + travel and expenses (if required).  Will
-              consider travel for short periods and/or sufficiently
-              interesting jobs, but prefer to work via the net or email.
-              Lower rates for non-profits.
-Updated: 2001-05-14
-^_
- Echo Labs                  <echo@iinet.net.au>
- 29 Weld St,                 http://www.iinet.net.au/~echo/
- Nedlands, WA 6009
- Perth, Australia
- +61 (0) 41 356 0008
- Echo Labs is a software consultancy that also provides support and
- development skills.  Specialising in GNU software, particularly Tcl/Tk
- and Linux. We can deliver systems at a fraction of the cost of those
- based on more traditional technologies.  Internet/intranet, telephony
- and data communications solutions, for all platforms are undertaken.
- GUI front-ends done quickly in rapid development process.
- While typically involved in engineering and technical areas, any
- GNU/Open Source software will be supported.
- For further details see: http://www.iinet.net.au/~echo/
- Experience: 15+ years C/Unix, Sun, SCO, GNU/Linux, Win/NT.
-             Secure WWW servers (Apache SSL), Ecommerce solutions.
-             Systems programming, device drivers, hardware interfacing.
-             GNU tools/utilities, telephony and Embedded & realtime
-             systems. Communications protocols and implementation.
- Degrees:    BAppSc (CS) (Distinction), Curtin University, Perth
- Rates:      AUS $50-75/hr neg.
-Updated:    2001-05-09
-^_
-Noah Friedman                   <friedman@splode.com>
-6114 La Salle Ave. #739
-Oakland, CA 94611-2802
-Author of several Emacs Lisp packages and parts of Emacs, as well as
-numerous network and unix system utilities.  Co-maintained GNU Texinfo and
-Autoconf for a couple of years.  Experienced unix systems engineer.
-FSF employee Feb 1991--Sep 1994.
-I can perform installation, porting, and enhancement of all GNU software
-and any other free software, especially for Linux/GNU systems; design
-high-capacity hardware-redundant servers for production environments;
-provide consulting on the use of version control management with CVS; and I
-am willing to provide handholding for shell programming and Emacs Lisp
-development.
-Fees negotiable, averaging $100-$150/hour.  I can work in the California
-bay area or anywhere accessible on the Internet.  For larger jobs I may be
-willing to travel.
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-Brian Gough                         <bjg@network-theory.co.uk>
-Network Theory Limited              http://www.network-theory.co.uk/
-Bristol, United Kingdom
-Tel: 0117 3179309 (in UK), +44 117 3179309 (outside UK)
-I provide support and development of free software on a contract
-basis.  I can work at your site, over the internet, or by phone/email.
-I have extensive experience with many free software packages,
-particularly for web development.
-I can also provide specialized consulting in numerical software
-development for scientific and quantitative applications.
-Rate: 40-60 pounds/hour, depending on location.
-Updated: 2001-09-05
-^_
-Ronald F. Guilmette    <rfg@monkeys.com>
-RG Consulting
-1751 East Roseville Pkwy. #1828
-Roseville, CA 95661
-Tel: +1 916 786 7945
-FAX: +1 916 786 5311
-Services:      Development & porting of GNU software development tools.
-GNU Contributions:
-               Invented, designed, and implemented the protoize and
-               unprotoize tools supplied with GCC2.
-               Designed and developed all code to support the generation
-               of Dwarf symbolic debugging information for System V Release
-               4 in GCC2.
-               Performed original port of GNU compilers to SVr4 system.
-               Finished port of GNU compilers to Intel i860 RISC
-               processor.
-Experience:    13+ years UNIX systems experience, all working on compilers
-               and related tools.
-               7+ years working professionally on GCC, G++, and GDB under
-               contract to various firms including the Microelectronics
-               and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC), Data General (DG),
-               Network Computing Devices (NCD), and Intel Corp.
-Other qualifications:
-               Developer of the RoadTest (tm) C and C++ commercial
-               compiler test suites.
-               Former vice-chairman of UNIX International Programming
-               Languages Special Interest Group (UI/PLSIG).
-               Bachelor's and a Master's degrees, both in Computer Science.
-Rates:         Variable depending upon contract duration.  Call for quote.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-IDEALX
-15-17 avenue de s�gur
-75007 Paris
-France
-Tel - +33144420000  Fax - +33144420001
-http://www.IDEALX.com, http://www.IDEALX.org
-IDEALX is involved in the development of Open Source solutions,and
-ensures their deployment and maintenance.
-Development
-Technical support
-Technology watch
-Consulting
-Engineering
-Training
-Rates - Variable
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Ehud Karni     <kehud@iname.com>
-Israel
-Support of Emacs & Emacs lisp, GNU/Linux, Cygwin.
-Fee:  $75/hour.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Bradley M. Kuhn
-<bkuhn@ebb.org>
-http://www.ebb.org/bkuhn
-I am available for part-time system administration, software development
-and training.  I have extensive experience with system administration of
-GNU/Linux systems, and Free Software development.  I have also taught
-courses in C++ and Perl.  As an employee of the FSF, I have a unique
-perspective on the free software community.
-Please visit my homepage for more information on my background and skills.
-My resume is also available there.
-I am available for both 1099 and W2 on-site contracting in the Boston, MA,
-USA metropolitan area, as well as remote consulting via dialup or Internet
-connection anywhere in the USA.  I am not interested in relocation.
-However, temporary (two week maximum) jobs with paid expenses at other
-locations will be considered.
-My rate varies greatly (between $25-$60/hour) depending on the
-circumstances.  Rates for non-profit organizations will be on the lower end
-of the spectrum, if I support your cause.
-Updated: 2001-06-14
-^_
-Paul Gillingwater, CEO
-CSO Lanifex Unternehmensberatungs & Softwareentwicklung GmbH
-Praterstrasse 60
-A-1020 Vienna, Austria
-http://www.lanifex.com
-Phone.: +43/1/2699293-21
-Fax.: +43/1/2699293-13
-Mobile.: +43/699/19223085
- CSO Lanifex is an effective team of software developers who are
-actively implementing Web-based database systems, using a variety of
-Open Source technologies, including GNU/Linux, PHP, MySQL, Perl and
-especially the Midgard Project.
- Our speciality is Web development with content management, especially
-for larger Web portals and e-Commerce systems.  We're very much
-in-favour of Free (as in speech) software, and have used it for almost
-all of our customers.
- We have eight staff, with a variety of skills, including RHCE, PHP,
-Perl, C, Java, SQL, network design, security consulting, Internet
-routing, UMS etc.  The CEO personally has over 20 years of experience
-with UNIX, and more than 10 years experience with a variety of
-Internet technologies.  For a more complete list, please refer to our
-Web site listed below.
-For further details see: http://www.lanifex.com
-Rates: ATS 1.500/hr neg.
-Updated: 2000-12-19
-^_
-Greg Lehey
-LEMIS
-PO Box 460
-Echunga SA 5153
-Australia
-Phone:  +61-8-8388-8286
-Fax:    +61-8-8388-8725
-Mobile: +61-418-838-708
-Mail    <grog@lemis.com>
-Services: Supply, porting, installation, consultation on all GNU
-products.
-Experience: 25 years OS and compiler experience, ports of most GNU
-products.  Author of ported software CD-ROM for UNIX System V.4.2,
-"Porting UNIX Software" (O'Reilly), "Installing and Running FreeBSD"
-and "The Complete FreeBSD" (both Walnut Creek).
-Rates: Choice of AUD 300 per hour or hotline rates AUD 6 per minute.
-Outside Australia, $US 180 per hour or $US 3.50 per minute.  Quick,
-well prepared questions by mail may be free.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Alan Lehotsky                                               <apl@alum.mit.edu>
-Quality Software Management
-634 West St
-Carlisle, MA 01741
-Phone:  (978)287-0435
-Fax:    (978)287-0436
-Services:
-                 -  Support for GNU compilers, including rehost/retarget
-                 -  GNU Binutils rehost/retarget.
-                 -  cgen/sim
-                 -  Perl internals hacking
-                 -  General system software work (SW tools, O/S, device drivers)
-                 -  runtime library (especially floating point)
-                 -  project management
-                 -  software process improvement
-Experience:     20+ years of design and implementation of optimizing
-                compilers.  "Mr. Bliss" at Digital in the 70's and early
-                80's.  Experience with Motorola 68k, PowerPC, SPARC, Intel
-                x86 and IA64 (Merced), MIPS, NS32K, ADI SHARC DSP, VAX, PDP-11,
-                PDP-10.  Wrote or maintained compilers for Ada, BLISS, C, C++,
-                FORTRAN, Pascal, Modula/2,  O/S experience includes Unix (OSF/1,
-                SunOS, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX), VAX/VMS, Windows/NT, MacOS.
-                8 years experience with GCC internals, including major changes to
-                support 8 bit bytes on word-address Analog Devices SHARC DSP and
-                general support of PowerPC code generation. Retargetted gcc/binutils
-                cross-tools to ASIC used in optical switch.  Retargeted gcc to 8 bit "internet toaster"
-                micro-computer.
-References available
-Rates:          $110/hr.
-                 fixed price possible for well-defined deliverables.
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-Reuven M. Lerner
-Lerner Communications Consulting Ltd.
-PO Box 518
-105 Nahar Ha-Yarden Street
-Modi'in 71700
-Israel                          <reuven@lerner.co.il>
-Phone:     08-973-2225 (within Israel)
-       +972-8-973-2225 (outside of Israel)
-Fax:       08-973-0477 (within Israel)
-       +972-8-973-0477 (outside of Israel)
-WWW: http://www.lerner.co.il
-We specialize in writing custom Web and Internet applications.  In
-particular:
- We create database-backed Web sites using Perl, Tcl, Python, Java,
-  Apache, mod_perl, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and (when free software doesn't
-  suffice) Oracle.
- We offer support and service for system administrators who need help
-  with their GNU/Linux systems.
- We offer training in a variety of programming languages (Perl, Tcl,
-  Python, and Java) and in GNU/Linux administration.
-Consulting rates: $150/hour, or $100/hour for non-profits
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Richard Levitte             (in TeX: Richard Levitte
-Levitte Programming                  Levitte Programming
-Spannvagen 38, I                     Spannv\"agen 28, I
-S-168 35  Bromma                     S-168 35  Bromma
-Sweden                               Sweden)
-Tel.nr.:  +46 (8) 26 52 47      (there is an answering machine)
-Cellular: +46 (708) 26 53 44
-e-mail:   <levitte@lp.se>
-What I do:
-        Primarily I work on GNU software for VMS, both VAX and AXP.  I've
-        been porting GNU Emacs to VMS since spring 1991.  I've  ported a
-        bunch of other GNU programs as well.  I maintain GNU vmslib.
-        For further info, see http://www.lp.se/~levitte/prof/resume.html
-Programs supported:
-        To a varying degree (ranging from extension and porting to
-        installation and simple questions) at the time of updating this
-        entry:
-        - GNU vmslib, emacs, autoconf, zip, diffutils, m4, patch, texinfo,
-          C/C++; on both VMS and Unix.
-        - Other GNU programs to a small degree; on Unix.
-        For further info, look at http://www.lp.se/products/gnu.html
-Experience:
-        Fluent in TeX/LaTeX and many programming languages.
-        Modified key elements in Emacs (e.g., memory and process management)
-        to work transparently on VMS.  I have very good knowledge in the VMS
-        operating system.  I'm also knowledged in the a few Unix flavors.
-        For further info, see http://www.lp.se/~levitte/prof/resume.html
-Your Rate:
-        $70-$100/hour (500-800 SEK in sweden), plus expenses.  My rates
-        are negotiable, depending on how interesting the project is to me.
-Updated: 2000-05-28
-^_
-Gordon Matzigkeit                 <gord@gnu.org>
-Box 325                           http://fig.org/~gord/
-Lumsden, Saskatchewan  S0G 3C0    Voice: (306) 731-3011
-CANADA
-I will gladly help novice and intermediate computer users to install,
-understand, and use free software, whether or not I have prior
-experience with that software.  I know my limitations well, and will
-freely give other contacts if I cannot solve your problem myself.
-I have over 5 years of experience with several of the major free OSes:
-GNU/Linux (Debian, Red Hat), NetBSD, FreeBSD, and GNU/Hurd.  Some of
-my specialties are networking, Emacs, Automake, Autoconf, C, Perl, and
-shell script programming.
-My rates are negotiable depending on the task: usually $40-$60
-(Canadian) per hour.  Flat rates preferred.
-Updated:  2000-12-19
-^_
- NetGuide Scandinavia AB <info@netg.se>
- Tankeg=E5ngen 4
- S-417 56 G=F6teborg, Sweden
- +46 31 50 79 00 voice
- +46 31 50 79 39 fax
- http://www.netg.se
-NetGuide Scandinavia AB is a company that does consultant jobs and holds
-courses in the fields of Unix software, TCP/IP networking and Internet
-applications. The people behind NetGuide Scandinavia AB have many years of
-general Unix experience, both as system administrators and as
-programmers, and also extensive experience in maintaining the GNU
-programs; in administration as well as finding and fixing bugs.
-Services offered:
- - Installation and customizing GNU and other free software.  We will
-   make free software as easy to install and use as shrink wrapped
-   programs.
- - Service and support subscriptions.
- - Warranty protection.
- - Customization and porting.
- - Subscriptions to new versions which we will send monthly or with
-   any other interval.
- - Finding, recommending and investigating free software in any
-   area of the customers choice.
- - Regular consulting.
- - Support on Internet service software, especially the free
- - Support on GNU/Linux.
- - Freeware based courses in Unix usage, C, C++, or any GNU tools
- Rates: For courses, contact us for a quote,
- For consulting, $60-120/hour, depending on contract length.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Thien-Thi Nguyen
-ttn@glug.org
-San Diego, CA, USA
- - scheme, common lisp, elisp, c, perl, verilog, sh, etc
- - software architecture / implementation / testing
- - hardware design / verification
- - tools flow / environment tweaking / scripting
- - simulators / transactors / stimulus generators
- - glue code / integration
-Resume: http://www.glug.org/people/ttn/resume.html
-Rate: $100/hr, possibly less
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-David Nicol
-Post office box 45163
-Kansas City, Missouri 64171
-<david@tipjar.com>
-http://www.tipjar.com/dnconsult
-Unix, GNU/Linux, Perl installation, C, C++, Lisp, Perl programming.
-CGI programming.
-Installation, porting.
-Specification development, design, implementation, documentation.
-Rate: $60/hour, or fixed contract.  On-site support available in
-greater Kansas City area.
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-Jonas Oberg                  (TeX: Jonas \"Oberg
-Skalangsgatan 11B                  Sk\"al\"angsgatan 11B
-S-723 36  Vasteras                 S-723 36 V\"aster\.as
-Sweden                             Sweden)
-Phone: +46-21-144831
-E-mail: <jonas@gnu.org>
-I offer support for most GNU software including the GNU
-Hurd and also do system administration on GNU systems.
-I can do free software development and have a good
-understanding of automake, autoconf, flex, bison, guile,
-texinfo and much more. Rates around USD$100.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-  Peter Olsen
-  P.O. Box 410
-  Simpsonville, MD 21150
-  <p@sigmaxi.org>
-  What I do:  Mathematical modeling and model building using Gnu
-          and other Free Software.  Scientific and engineering
-          analysis, modeling, and programming in FORTRAN, C, LISP,
-          and Java.  Statistical analysis.  Emacs customization.
-  Examples of my previous work:
-               1. I built the model used predict the
-          amount of work required to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil
-          spill.  Model was completed in ten days, used to allocate
-          resources for $2 billion summer cleanup, predictions were
-          accurate.
-               2. I built a model applying commercial capital
-          investment standards to a Federal Agency budget, helped
-          support $250 Million budget increase.
-  Credo:  Engineering is the art of applying a professional
-          knowledge of mathematics and the physical sciences to
-          improve the quality of life.
-  Rates:  $135/hour (+ travel and expenses) on site,
-           $95/hour remote access.
-  Notes:  1. Visiting Lecturer for Society for Industrial and Applied
-          Mathematics:  Will speak without fee about Valdez model
-          (or other work) to Educational and not-for-profit
-          organizations (plus most-economical travel and living
-          expenses or travel or living arrangements in kind).
-          2. I do not accept offers which pose the danger
-          of conflict of interest with any present or former client
-          or employer.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-    Open Systems Computing AS       Open Systems Computing AS
-    Kongensgate 9                   Rogaland Kunnskapspark, PB 8034
-    N-0153 Oslo                     Prof. Olav Hanssensvei 11
-    Norway                          N-4068 Stavanger
-                                    Norway
-Phone:               Fax:
-  +47 22 20 40 50    +47 22 20 02 85
-Web:                 E-mail:
-  http://www.osc.no  <gnu-support@osc.no>
-Open Systems Computing AS can provide programming support for all
-GNU software -- extending or adopting it to meet customer needs.
-Prices vary with software and project.  Hourly fees are in the $80-120
-range.  Fixed-priced projects are also available.  Phone support is
-available only for customers with support contracts.
-Updated:  2001-05-09
-^_
-Francesco Potort� <pot@gnu.org>
-Via S.Stefano, 8
-56123 Pisa, Italy
-Tel. (050)560671
-Emacs:  installation and maintenance, training and tutorials,
-        customisation, extensions, troubleshooting.  Author of some of
-        the packages in the emacs distribution, has made the porting
-        of emacs to the Motorola Delta architecture.
-Other:  installation and maintenance of GNU software.  Experience with
-        hylafax, RCS, gperf, etags, smail, indent, diff, gawk, gcc,
-        screen.  Is the current maintainer of etags.
-Rates:  100 E/hour.
-        Prefer e-mail communication to telephone.
-Qualifications: Electronic Engineering degree, Pisa.  Full time
-        researcher in CNUCE-CNR.
-        Familiar with elisp programming, porting of C programs,
-        low-level TCP/IP programming for embedded systems.
-Updated:  2001-05-09
-^_
-Quoll Systems Pty Ltd, see http://quoll.com.au
-8 Brown St, Fannie Bay, Darwin, NT, Australia.
-Phone: +61 8 8941 7150 Fax: +61 8 8941 7151 Mobile: 0409 691 399
-e-mail: <pjm@gnu.org> or <info@quoll.com.au>
-QS is a small (4 full-time staff + 15 part-timers) which does a variety
-of things in the *IX, technical computing area including:
-           o Systems development/maintainence (in most programming languages)
-           o Training (GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Apache, Perl, ...)
-           o Consulting in areas such as security, reliability,
-Recent projects have included wind turbine generator control, water
-quality databases, remote area satelliate communications, Apache Web
-serving, ISP configurations, *nix training. Staff have provided some
-small contributions to the GNU and BSD projects over the years. We
-also have a bit of expertise in the embedded(inside people) systems
-area in addition to the standard building work.
-We can provide local (i.e. southern hemisphere/south east asia) support
-for most of the vast range of free software systems including: GNU/Linux,
-FreeBSD, OpenBSD , OpenSSH, Sendmail, various compilers and networking
-tools. Remote support can also be arranged.
-Rates: vary depending on the work, period and staff provided but let
-       us pick 100$US/hr as a starting point for senior staff.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Red Hat, Inc.
-<embedded-info@redhat.com>
-1325 Chesapeake Terrace
-Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA
-Toll free: 866-2REDHAT ext. 3005
-+1 408 542 9600 voice
-+1 408 542 9699 fax
-GNUPro Tools
-Red Hat provides supported and maintained versions of gcc, g++, gdb
-with GUI, GNU linker and GNU macro assembler.  In addition, Red Hat
-provides these GNU software development tools for well over many
-popular host-target configurations.  Support includes bug fixes and
-semi-annual releases of the toolset.  Each release is regression
-tested and includes substantial improvements and additions to the
-current release.  Support is available through Incident support
-packages, or Unlimited support for specific user groups.  GNUPro is
-available with standard, custom, and vintage toolchains for both
-native and embedded application development.  New target processors
-are being added regularly.  Rates for support for standard products
-start at $12,500.
-Embedded Linux
-Red Hat offers Red Hat Embedded Linux to companies looking for an open
-source and royalty-free runtime solution.  Red Hat Embedded Linux
-currently supports certain ARM, StrongARM, and MIPS families of
-processors.  Embedded Linux supports multiple graphics APIs, is
-compliant with POSIX APIs and thread support, can be configured as low
-as 512k memory footprint including TCP/IP and NFS built into the
-kernel, and supports journaling and transparent compression in
-filesystems.  Support for new processors is available via Red Hat
-Professional Services.
-Updated: 2001-05-16
-^_
-Relogic AB
-Pipersgatan 26
-Box 868
-SE-112 28  Stockholm
-SWEDEN
-web http://www.relogic.se
-e-mail info@relogic.se
-phone +46 708 800 000
-fax +46 708 800 580
-Relogic provides experienced unix developers that know and love GNU
-products. We can take on anything from single contractor support to
-full scale projects. We know all programming languages and all Unix
-dialects.
-Updated: 2000-12-14
-^_
-Phillip Rulon
-122 Blossom Rd.
-Westport, MA 02790
-USA
-508.672.3007
-<pjr@gnu.org>
-15 years experience with GNU systems and tools.  Available for any free
-software project.  Most useful for network design and construction or
-dynamic web development.  Very good Debian, Perl, and Apache.
-Boston, travel OK.
-$100/hr, flat rate possible.
-Updated: 2000-12-18
-^_
-Stanislav Shalunov <shalunov@mccme.ru>
-Customizing GNU Emacs (new modes OK).  Installing and troubleshooting
-free software.  Rate: $60-100/hour.  NYC area, telecommuting preferred.
-References available.
-Updated: 2000-12-12
-^_
-SRA (Software Research Associates, Inc., Japan)      <info-wingnut@sra.co.jp>
-1-1-1, Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku
-Tokyo 102-8605 Japan
-+81-3-3234-5610 voice
-+81-3-3234-5556 fax
-http://www.sra.co.jp/wingnut/
-http://www.sra.co.jp/wingnut/chirashi-e.html
-http://www.sra.co.jp/wingnut/service.html
-http://osb.sra.co.jp/WingnutSupport/
-We provide GNU software support at a reasonable charge,
-aiming to promote the sound growth of free software and to
-create a new culture in the software world.
-News:
-   We have just started "GCC and CVS membership support service".
-   We provide various support menus.  Please refer to
-   http://osb.sra.co.jp/WingnutSupport/ for details.
-What we provide is:
-   1. Research and development of GNU software.
-   2. Development, porting, and customization of GNU software itself.
-   3. Helping people who are willing to port and provide GNU software
-      to their customers, but are unable to do so due to  a lack of resources.
-   4. Providing a variety of educational and training services including
-      how to port or to customize.
-   5. The result of the work will become free software covered under the
-      GNU licenses (GPL or LGPL), so it will be possible not only to share
-      the results with others but to eliminate unnecessary investment also.
-   6. Passing the result to the program package maintainers (if needed).
-   7. Also, making contributions to FSF (Free Software Foundation, Inc.)
-      which is the organization that develops and distributes GNU software
-      worldwide.
-   Furthermore, we provide services *native to Japan*, that is,
-   services for Japanese-speaking people --- receiving inquiries and
-   answering in Japanese.
-Rates:
-   Determined by estimation.
-Updated: 2001-05-21
-^_
-Andre Spiegel    <spiegel@gnu.org>
-Dipl.-Inform.
-Berlin, Germany
-Maintainer of the GNU Emacs version control package (VC).
-I can provide consulting and practical help for the installation and
-administration of GNU/Linux systems, in particular Debian.  Also
-knowledgeable on many other Unix derivates, and network technology.
-Installation, porting and customization of GNU software is possible; I
-have programming experience in C, C++, Java, and Emacs Lisp, among
-others.  Expertise in version control using RCS or CVS.  I also give
-seminars on the above subjects.
-Rates: 150 DM/hr (US$ 85)
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Name:           Julian Stacey <jhs@freebsd.org> <jhs@bim.bsn.com> <jhs@muc.de>
-Location:       Muenchen, Deutschland   (Munich, Germany).
-Qualifications: University Degree,  BSc Hons Computers & Cybernetics,  1980.
-Phone:          +49.89.268616   Fax: +49.89.2608126   Data: +49.89.26023276
-Resume:         http://bim.bsn.com/~jhs/  Older: http://www.freebsd.org/~jhs/
-Time Zone:      +01:00
-Rate:           DM 200 - DM 160 / Hour.
-Specialisation: Unix (Pref. BSD or Linux), C, X-Windows, FSF tools, firewalls,
-                systems engineering, hardware interfacing, real time/embedded,
-                custom design & porting. No { Emacs, Cobol, Microsoft }.
-Free Sources:   All BSD sources (updated daily), X-Windows, XFree86, FSF.
-                Personal sources are here:  http://bim.bsn.com/~jhs/src/
-                Copy Charge dependent on time+postage+media
-Free GCC-1.40:  For Symmetric Computer Systems Model 375 (native cc is broken).
-Languages:      I am English. Ich verstehe Deutsch. Je comprend Francais,
-                (mais je ecris une response en Anglais).  Avoid dialect,
-                (use Hoch Deutsch,  not Bayerisch);  Spell slowly & clearly,
-                (umlauts are not recognised);  Use single digits:  avoid
-                inverted German pairs (EG "eight hundred, two and thirty",
-                & convoluted French ("four twenties and fifteen").
-Contact:        State aprox. days/weeks/months you want professional
-                consultancy at full commercial rates,  .. OR ..
-Note I am NOT a free help desk !
-                Post your questions to an Internet newsgroup, & let those with
-                most time, best knowledge, & inclination answer.  If you must
-                phone me (& I'd much prefer you did Not), Rules apply: First
-                ask for a few minutes advice "Free Of Charge".  (Do not swamp
-                me with your problem & leave me to deduce you are not a paying
-                customer).  Use some English.  Give an email address for
-                forwarding later info.  Volunteer to phone back later to hear
-                subsequent info/solutions I/friends/net come up with. I do not
-                pay phone charges to call strangers.
-Updated: 2001-05-09
-^_
-Richard M. Stallman     <rms@gnu.org>
-545 Tech Sq, Rm 430
-Cambridge, MA 02139
-Emacs: anything whatever
-Is anyone interested in courses in using or extending GNU Emacs?
-Original inventor of Emacs and main author of GNU Emacs and GCC.
-Rates: $6/min or $250/hr.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Static Free Software
-4119 Alpine Road
-Portola Valley, Ca 94028
-(650) 851-2927
-http://www.staticfreesoft.com
-Static Free Software developed and supports the "Electric VLSI Design
-System".  Steven Rubin, the founder of the company and author of
-Electric, is available for enhancements, support, and training.
-Please see our web page at www.staticfreesoft.com for more information
-about our products, services, and prices.
-Updated: 2000-12-12
-^_
-Swing Digital Ltd. <hello@swingdigital.com>
-15-17 Middle Street
-Brighton
-BN1 1AL
-United Kingdom
-Tel +44 (0) 1273 20 11 66
-Fax +44 (0) 1273 20 11 68
-http://www.swingdigital.com
-Swing Digital actively supports the development of the GNU.FREE
-Internet Voting system. Through this support we have gained the
-unique expertise to support, install and run GUN.FREE-based Internet
-votes. We are also available in a consultancy basis to offer advice
-for organisations wishing to run GNU.FREE themselves.
-Our consultancy fees start at 900 Euro (550 UK pounds) per day. We
-are also able to securely host Internet Votes, prices on application.
-Updated: 2001-07-23
-^_
-Kayvan A. Sylvan <kayvan@sylvan.com>
-Sylvan Associates, Inc.
-879 Lewiston Drive
-San Jose, CA 95136-1517
-Phone: (408) 978-1407
-Fax:   (408) 978-0472
-I will help you port, install and customize GNU Emacs, GCC, G++, GNUmake,
-bison, and other GNU tools on almost any architecture and operating
-system. Questions answered. GNU C/C++, Java and lisp hacking available.
-I will also do ongoing support and periodic upgrades if you get on my GNU
-software subscription list.
-Rates: $100-$125/hour, depending on type and quantity of work.
-Substantial discounts for long-term contracts and also for educational or
-non-profit institutions.
-Experience: Many different Unix systems (2.9BSD to 4.4BSD, Xenix, SVR3 and
-SVR4, Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD). Systems programming and system
-administration on all brands of Unix.
-Kernel hacking experience. Lots of porting experience.
-Updated:  2001-05-08
-^_
-Alfredo Tomasini
-<alto555@earthlink.net>, <alfredo.tomasini@c-cube.com>
-GNU/Linux Intel desktop/laptop installation, setup, and networking.
-Installation of GNU tools on SunOS and GNU/Linux.
-Sed and Gawk script development.
-Languages:  English and Italian.
-Fee:  $50/hour.
-Updated: 2000-12-13
-^_
-Leonard H. Tower Jr.    <tower@ai.mit.edu>      <tower@art.net>
-36 Porter Street
-Somerville, MA  02143-2313
-USA
-+1-617-623-7739
-Will work on most GNU, GPLed, and Open Source software.
-Installation, handholding, trouble shooting, extensions, teaching, etc.
-Rates: $ 225.00/hour + travel expenses.  Fixed fee quotes available.
-         Negotiable for non-profits.
-Experience: Have hacked on over a dozen architectures in many languages.  Have
-system mothered too many varieties of Unixes.  Assisted rms with the front end
-of GCC and its back-end support.  Installed and worked with many GNU
-programs including GNU Emacs.  Resume available on request.
-Updated: 2001-05-10
-^_
-Jody Winston
-xprt Computer Consulting, Inc.
-731 Voyager
-Houston, TX, 77062
-(281) 480-UNIX, <josephwinston@mac.com>
-We have supported, installed, and used the entire GNU software suite
-for over 10 years on many different Unix platforms.  We have written
-character device drivers and proc file systems for custom hardware
-running on GNU/Linux.  We have developed extensions for tcl and Python.
-In addition, we have developed a custom X11 server and X input
-extensions. Our consulting rate is $150.00 US dollars per hour,
-negotiable, plus a per diem for out of town work.
-Updated: 2001-05-08
-^_
-The Written Word
-Web:   http://thewrittenword.com
-Email: info@thewrittenword.com
-Tel:   (800) 372-7476
-The Written Word provides CDs of pre-compiled Open Source applications
-on popular UNIX variants.  Clients can purchase a one-time CD set
-($149/set), or a subscription, which provides four quarterly releases.
-Two types of subscription are available: "media only" ($550/year), or
-"media and updates" ($1459/year).  The "media and updates"
-subscription entitles the subscriber, via a web site, to patches,
-security fixes, new releases to existing packages, new packages,
-online documentation, and changelog information, between releases, and
-a central bug tracking system for all packages.
-Updated:  2000-11-27
-^_
-For a current copy of this directory, or to have yourself listed, ask:
-        fsforder@gnu.org
-A current version should be available on our web site at http://www.gnu.org.
-** Please keep the entries in this file alphabetical **
-Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
-Free Software Foundation, Inc.
-    Verbatim copying and distribution of this document are permitted
-    worldwide, without royalty, in any medium, provided this notice is
-    preserved.
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