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Jef Poskanzer
Independent Computer Software Professional
Jef Poskanzer, whose full name is Jeffrey A. Poskanzer, is a renowned computer programmer and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ACME Laboratories.14 He is known for several significant contributions to the field of computer science and software development.
Professional Achievements
Poskanzer has made notable contributions to the tech world:
- He was the first person to post a weekly FAQ to Usenet.1
- He developed the portable pixmap file format and pbmplus, which is the precursor to the Netpbm package.1
- He was part of the team that ported A/UX.1
- He has received two USENIX Lifetime Achievement Awards: one in 1993 for Berkeley Unix and another in 1996 for the Software Tools Project.1
ACME Laboratories
Poskanzer owns the Internet address acme.com, which serves as the home page for ACME Laboratories.1 This website hosts several open-source software projects, including:
- pbmplus: A continuation of his earlier work
- thttpd: An open-source web server
Interestingly, the acme.com domain is notable for receiving over one million spam emails per day.1
Personal Information
Poskanzer is available for consulting work, as mentioned on his personal web page.3 His expertise and long-standing career in the tech industry make him a valuable asset in the field of computer software and digital services.
