Tool Time - L.J. Filetti

Well after my first post on the Google Sync service I said I would post an introduction to myself. Some would say who cares.... but hey, I have the ability to do this and I am going to use it. I warn everyone now, this is more than boring! Plus, as I've been chatting with the other writers we thought this is probably a very arrogant/toolish series of posts. So we went with Tool Time, then again I'm about to share with you all the toys that I use to survive the day, so its one of those double entendre deals.

My name is L.J. Filetti and I am a Chicago boy, southwest suburbs to be exact. I currently live in the northwest suburbs but still love the city. I consider myself a "Technology Professional"... meaning I focus my career and studies on the enterprise infrastructure (basically the desktops, servers, data-center, and everything in between). I am a huge supporter of Web 2.0 and using it to promote a business, sales and marketing, as well as recruiting. Actually I am currently building the brand and image for my family's management consulting firm, 716 Group, Inc (stay tuned for a website). In my free time I am a nerd.... nothing like Adam but almost.

Adam and I have been talking about doing a blog that talks about what we use to get through the day. From computer, to phone, to software, to....... I will begin by saying I am a windows guy... That's where most of my expertise is and that's what I currently use. But I am a huge supporter of Linux and Apple and plan to have a nice Mac on my desk by the end of the year! How bout I just list off what I use and we can go from there.

Dell Inspiron E1405 running Windows Vista Business
Home grown desktop, Asus Motherboard, AMD Chip running Windows Vista Ultimate
Apple iPhone 3GS
Xbox 360

When it comes to personal computers.... let me rephrase that.... when it comes to Windows based personal computers I only recommend Dell, Dell, Dell! In a server environment I am not so locked on dell but for laptops and desktops it's Dell all the way. I know they may break a lot but they have the best support and in my mind the best products. No I will not go out and buy an HP or Sony Vaio, I will only buy dell. If you want to spend the extra money then buy an Apple, you can always run Windows in Parallel or as Option 2 on your boot menu. I plan on doing this very soon! Last but not least, my iPhone 3GS..... In my opinion it is hands down the best phone ever! I could not survive with any other phone. If needed, I would be ok with a blackberry, BUT ONLY IF NEEDED! If you think you have a better phone for me, let me hear about it. I can be sold on anything...

As for software I am all over the board. Here is a current list.

Microsoft Office 2007 including Outlook for e-mail.
Trillian Astra
Firefox
ImgBurn
Textpad
Moffsoft Free Calc
TeraCopy
Revo Uninstaller
uTorrent
BS.Player
iTunes
jzip
Adobe CS
FoxIt PDF
Adaware
Avast! antivirus
CCleaner
SpyBot
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Putty
Xobni
VMware server, Infrastructure Client

I think that list is just about good enough to put anyone to sleep. Most of those tools are free. I am not against Google Chrome as oppose to Firefox, I just like a little thicker browser that can do a little more. I use to use Digsby but was sold on Trillian as soon as it was pitched to me. The only reason I use Outlook is because it is the only client that does calendaring and e-mailing together. Postbox or Thunderbird are great clients but don't handle calendars and exchange the way I want them to. That is basically all I have to say about that. Any questions, feel free to e-mail me.

When it comes to a business environment I am a little different but not too far different. I plan on having my CCNA, VMware Certified Professional, and Microsoft Certifications within the next year; maybe Juniper certs too... I am not really sure what else I can say.... That is all....