I am a computer scientist, enthusiast programmer and activist.
If you wonder why I didn't accept your answer, although it is obviously the right thing: Usually, I like to wait at least an hour before accepting anything, often I wait a day or so.
kernel: linux
distro: debian
interface: xmonad + mate
text: vim
web: firefox
mail: thunderbird
programming: c++, bash (yes.bash.is.cool.shut.up)
soft spot for: svg, make
speak: de, en, es (rusty), fr (very! limited)
rcs: git
scifi: The Matrix, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Firefly
First to earn the the-matrix bronze badge on scifi.SE.
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