Arthur Tyde
Encyclopedia
Arthur Tyde is an American
software entrepreneur and private investigator
based in San Francisco and SE Asia. He has been an advocate for Open Source software since founding the first Linux Users Group in the San Francisco / Silicon Valley
Area. (BALUG).
Tyde graduated from Michigan State University
with a BA in Telcommunications and Anthropology and was the author of many shoot-em-up style games for Atari
consoles, the Commodore 64
and Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
home computer systems. Following graduation he jumped freight trains covering most of North America and Canada with Steven 'Bo' Keeley
http://www.dailyspeculations.com/keeley/hobo_index.html, famous maverick hobo adventurer and speculator.
Tyde settled in San Francisco, California where he started his West Coast career as the Information Systems Director for the Law Offices of Melvin Belli
in 1988. He was part of the team that worked on the landmark Exxon
and Dow Corning
lawsuits. Three years later he teamed up with Melvin Belli
's chief investigator to start a boutique detective agency specializing in high tech competitive issues and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Tyde had a significant impact on the computing industry as the original CEO and co-founder of Linuxcare
where he recruited some of the most talented developers in Open Source software. Linuxcare was the first company to offer commercial / enterprise class support for Linux and Open Source software and supported 21 different Linux distributions on nine hardware architectures. Linuxcare
held the Dell support contract for Red Hat Linux for many years, negotiating a deal with Dell that effectively substituted the Windows license SKU for a support contract with Linuxcare. In addition, Tyde is credited, through Linuxcare, as the founding sponsor of the Linux Professional Institute
, the Free Standards Group
, and one of the first platinum members of the OSDL
(now the Linux Foundation
). Linuxcare
was intended to become publicly traded in 2001, led by Credit Suisse First Boston, but market circumstances and the termination of the companies CEO ultimately ended its ambition to go public.
Tyde lectures on Linux
in the enterprise, computer security, privacy issues, and building startup companies.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
software entrepreneur and private investigator
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
based in San Francisco and SE Asia. He has been an advocate for Open Source software since founding the first Linux Users Group in the San Francisco / Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a term which refers to the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the United States. The region is home to many of the world's largest technology corporations...
Area. (BALUG).
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
with a BA in Telcommunications and Anthropology and was the author of many shoot-em-up style games for Atari
Atari
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by Atari Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA . The original Atari, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was a pioneer in...
consoles, the Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
and Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
Texas Instruments TI-99/4A
The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A was an early home computer, released in June 1981, originally at a price of USD $525. It was an enhanced version of the less-successful—and quite rare—TI-99/4 model, which was released in late 1979 at a price of $1,150...
home computer systems. Following graduation he jumped freight trains covering most of North America and Canada with Steven 'Bo' Keeley
Steven 'Bo' Keeley
Steven Bo Keeley, born in February 1949, is an American adventurer, naturalist, holistic healer, veterinarian, professional athlete, commodities market consultant, garage publisher, and executive tour guide, who in 2000 left civilization for a desert burrow in southern California, then, in 2009,...
http://www.dailyspeculations.com/keeley/hobo_index.html, famous maverick hobo adventurer and speculator.
Tyde settled in San Francisco, California where he started his West Coast career as the Information Systems Director for the Law Offices of Melvin Belli
Melvin Belli
Melvin Mouron Belli was a prominent American lawyer known as "The King of Torts" and by detractors as 'Melvin Bellicose'. He had many celebrity clients, including Zsa Zsa Gabor, Errol Flynn, Chuck Berry, Muhammad Ali, Sirhan Sirhan, the Rolling Stones, Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker, Martha...
in 1988. He was part of the team that worked on the landmark Exxon
Exxon
Exxon is a chain of gas stations as well as a brand of motor fuel and related products by ExxonMobil. From 1972 to 1999, Exxon was the corporate name of the company previously known as Standard Oil Company of New Jersey or Jersey Standard....
and Dow Corning
Dow Corning
Dow Corning is a multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, USA. Dow Corning specializes in silicon and silicone-based technology, offering more than 7,000 products and services...
lawsuits. Three years later he teamed up with Melvin Belli
Melvin Belli
Melvin Mouron Belli was a prominent American lawyer known as "The King of Torts" and by detractors as 'Melvin Bellicose'. He had many celebrity clients, including Zsa Zsa Gabor, Errol Flynn, Chuck Berry, Muhammad Ali, Sirhan Sirhan, the Rolling Stones, Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker, Martha...
's chief investigator to start a boutique detective agency specializing in high tech competitive issues and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Tyde had a significant impact on the computing industry as the original CEO and co-founder of Linuxcare
Linuxcare
Linuxcare was founded in San Francisco in 1998 by Dave Sifry, Arthur Tyde and Dave LaDuke. The company's initial goal was to be "the 800 number for Linux" and operate 24 hours a day...
where he recruited some of the most talented developers in Open Source software. Linuxcare was the first company to offer commercial / enterprise class support for Linux and Open Source software and supported 21 different Linux distributions on nine hardware architectures. Linuxcare
Linuxcare
Linuxcare was founded in San Francisco in 1998 by Dave Sifry, Arthur Tyde and Dave LaDuke. The company's initial goal was to be "the 800 number for Linux" and operate 24 hours a day...
held the Dell support contract for Red Hat Linux for many years, negotiating a deal with Dell that effectively substituted the Windows license SKU for a support contract with Linuxcare. In addition, Tyde is credited, through Linuxcare, as the founding sponsor of the Linux Professional Institute
Linux Professional Institute
The Linux Professional Institute Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides vendor-independent professional certification for Linux system administrators and programmers....
, the Free Standards Group
Free Standards Group
The Free Standards Group was an industry non-profit consortium chartered to primarily specify and drive the adoption of open source standards.All standards developed by the Free Standards Group were released under open terms and test suites, sample implementations and other software were released...
, and one of the first platinum members of the OSDL
OSDL
Open Source Development Labs was a non-profit organization supported by a global consortium tasked to "accelerate the deployment of Linux for enterprise computing." Founded in 2000, its goals included "to be the recognized center-of-gravity for the Linux industry."On January 22, 2007, OSDL and the...
(now the Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a non-profit technology consortium chartered to foster the growth of Linux.Founded in 2007 by the merger of the Open Source Development Labs and the Free Standards Group , the Linux Foundation sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and is supported by leading...
). Linuxcare
Linuxcare
Linuxcare was founded in San Francisco in 1998 by Dave Sifry, Arthur Tyde and Dave LaDuke. The company's initial goal was to be "the 800 number for Linux" and operate 24 hours a day...
was intended to become publicly traded in 2001, led by Credit Suisse First Boston, but market circumstances and the termination of the companies CEO ultimately ended its ambition to go public.
Tyde lectures on Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
in the enterprise, computer security, privacy issues, and building startup companies.
Current Appointments
- Program Executive, High Performance Computing, Oracle Corporation (Asia Pacific)
- Board of Advisors, Sputnik Inc., wireless media, San Francisco CA
- Board of Advisors, Stravati Dalian Software Company Ltd, Software Development, Dalian China
- Board of Advisors, Orange & Bronze Software, Philippines
- Board of Advisors, Untangle Inc., Open Source Gateway, San Mateo CA
- Board of Advisors, TSKG Linuxworld Korea, Seoul Korea
- Board of Advisors, SingleStep Technologies, enterprise systems management, Seattle WA
- Board of Advisors, Black Duck Software, intellectual property management, Boston MA
Web and Second Life
- Vagabond Globetrotting in the 21st Century (Arthur Tyde's blogBlogA blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
) - Arthur Tyde's entry in the Eris Society Wiki
- Arthur Tyde is known as Arthur Burma based on Tsolyani island.