Was born 1980, Started programming in the 80's - ZX Spectrum and later PC.
Friend introduced me to Linux around RH4 days so 1997 - was love at first sight and it became my primary OS by 1999 (when I got my own desktop) and has been ever since.
Programming wise I started selling code in 96, worked factories, trained as an electrician, worked retail for a few years doing stuff on the side for extra cash, someone I'd done work for recommended me for a job (though I didn't realise that it was a job interview, I just thought they wanted some development doing, true story), accepted that job worked my arse off and changed job ever 2-3 years until I was a lead developer where I'm happy (turned down management roles a couple of times over the years).
Friend introduced me to Linux around RH4 days so 1997 - was love at first sight and it became my primary OS by 1999 (when I got my own desktop) and has been ever since.
Programming wise I started selling code in 96, worked factories, trained as an electrician, worked retail for a few years doing stuff on the side for extra cash, someone I'd done work for recommended me for a job (though I didn't realise that it was a job interview, I just thought they wanted some development doing, true story), accepted that job worked my arse off and changed job ever 2-3 years until I was a lead developer where I'm happy (turned down management roles a couple of times over the years).
Funny path I guess.