Matt Smith is a technology addict absorbed in Web 2.0, RSS, software development, and the blogosphere. He’s actively involved in the online community and is always in search of new business ventures. Whether it’s geeking out on his personal system, configuring a server, or collaborating with others, Matt is always plugged in to today's technology world. You can email Matt at m@themattsmith.net.
How did you find out about our Geek community?
Twitter.
What are your "geeky equipment" specs?
[Main Computer]
Mac OS X 10.5/Windows 7 x64
Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz
8GB DDR2 RAM
128GB SSD
Corsair 450W PSU
8800GTS SSC 640MB
Connected to dual 22" HP and Samsung monitors (DVI)
[MacBook]
Mac OS X 10.6
Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz
2GB DDR3 RAM
160GB Total HDD
9400M 256MB
[HTPC]
Mac OS X 10.5/Windows 7 x64
Athlon 64 @ 2.2 GHz
1.5 GB DDR RAM
250GB Total HDD
OEM 250W PSU
8400GS 256MB
Connected to a Samsung 32" HDTV (HDMI) and a 19" Daewoo (VGA)
[Netbook]
Moblin/Jolicloud
Atom @ 1.6 GHz
1 GB DDR2 RAM
160GB Total HDD
GMA950 64MB
[Other stuff]
iPhone 3G 16GB Black
Logitech X-530 Speakers (run through a switch between HD STB/HTPC/PC/iPhone Dock)
Wired CAT6 Connection
Linksys GigE Switch (Between Main Computer and HTPC)
Linksys Wireless G WAP (for iPhone and MacBook)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
One of my goals in life is to innovate the way that people use technology to connect with each other. I'm also very interested in the startup community, so hopefully these two can merge together to prove myself as a successful entrepreneur.
What makes you laugh?
Bad jokes.
What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
There's too many to count.
What do you do to entertain yourself?
Apart from my tech lifestyle, I'm also a pretty good cook.
Music: Coldplay, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, O.A.R., Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Third Eye Blind
Movies: TThe Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, Die Hard, The Da Vinci Code, 21, Swordfish, Antitrust, Office Space
Books: Digital Fortress, Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, Inside Steve's Brain
TV Shows: 24, Fringe, The Office, Arrested Development, House, CSI, Family Guy, Monk
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On being Featured MattSweet gear, btw.
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