James Troutman (@troutman) is is an Internet “Old Timer” & consultant for hire. His first online experiences involved a “paper TTY” with a 300 bps acoustic coupler modem in 1982. A user of the Internet & UNIX since 1987, he has been tasked with building and running Internet infrastructure off and on since the early 90s, having held a wide variety of roles in Internet operations, engineering, and management at various regional ISPs, CLECs, ILECs, cable TV companies, & web hosts. He helps operate a regional Internet Exchange in Maine (NNENIX.NET) and is a frequent ShmooCon Labs volunteer.