Tribute to Valerie Aurora for Ada Byron Lovelace Day

This is my tribute to Valerie Aurora for Ada Byron Lovelace Day.  I first emailed Val March 31st, 2006 after reading her website about how to get more women involved in Linux.  I found out she was highly skilled and outspoken; both traits I admired. She was an advocate of open source and not only went to Linux User Groups (LUG’s) but also was involved in a group called, LinuxChix.

She put a challenge out on her website.  There was a book she thought all women in technology should read, “Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation an the Gender Divide“.  She was so convinced about this book that if you told her why you would benefit from reading it, she’d put $10 towards the purchase.

She kept her word and I kept mine so Val, today I pay you tribute for giving me the courage, understanding and faith that I could truly be successful in technology.  I wish you the best in all that you do and thank you.

Video Tribute to Valerie Aurora

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Thank You So Much For Writing About Me for Ada Byron Lovelace Day

I went ahead and made two videos today. One for Valerie and one to thank people who actually selected ME as their topic person for Ada Byon Day!

I want to thanks Lisa De Bruin known as @windivergirl on Twitter for blogging about me!
Lisa’s post at California Life: Better Than Happy Hour

I want to thank Debi Linton, known as @innerbrat on Twitter for blogging about me!
Debi’s post at Innerbrat

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