Gerry Dorman

My name is Gerry Dorman and I am happy to be your guide in this section of Chipcenter's EE Expert website service, "Linux and MIDI." At first glance, one might wonder how these two seemingly disparate subjects are put together under one roof. However, reflection will show that they have a lot in common and my personal experience is that most people seriously interested in MIDI have an interest in computing which transcends Microsoftýs operating systems.

My general background:

Graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (now PNY), member of IEEE, "ham" extra-class radio operator (k2gd, ex k2cqq) and life member ARRL, computer programmer and hardware expert, webmaster, digital/RF/microwave consultant currently working in Long Island, New York area. One of the original beta-testers for both Windows 95 and the Microsoft Network. My musical interests include jazz, classics, opera, piano and keyboards. Monk through Chopin.

I have designed both analog and digital circuits, including audio/video routers, ATM controllers, 'ham' transmitters and receivers. I hold several patents in antenna measuring devices and high-frequency magnetic devices.

I have been heavily involved in computing since the early '80s ý starting with IBM desktops and then HP Unix workstations. I was also involved in very early computing ý when the program was punched onto cards and then loaded into a computer without a monitor screen... that, however, that is another issue.

I program regularly in VC++, VB++, Java, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML and Perl, in addition to using other more obscure languages such as AWK and SED.

I have a strong interest in mathematics and physics, including the recent Superstring theory. I am currently involved with a local company on Long Island in the design and fabrication of antennas and RF systems ranging from several megahertz through the microwave range.

I also develop and maintain websites for various clients and myself. At present I am responsible for 7 websites.

I would also call myself a home-grown philosopher. In general, I believe that there is no such thing as too much knowledge or too much work. However, if one's work does not result in increasing happiness, then one is doing the wrong thing. Life is fun, not a task to complete. Just my opinion, however.

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