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+ Harald Welte is the chairman of the netfilter/iptables core team.
+
+ His main interest in computing has always been networking. In the few time
+left besides netfilter/iptables related work, he's writing obscure documents
+like the UUCP over SSL HOWTO. Other kernel-related projects he has been
+contributing are user mode linux, the international (crypto) kernel patch, device drivers and the neighbour cache.
+
+ He has been working as an independent IT Consultant working on projects for
+various companies ranging from banks to manufacturers of networking gear.
+During the year 2001 he was living in Curitiba (Brazil), where he got
+sponsored for his Linux related work by Conectiva Inc.
+
+ Starting with February 2002, Harald has been contracted part-time by
+<a href="http://www.astaro.com/">Astaro AG</a>, who are sponsoring him for his
+current netfilter/iptables work.
+
+ Aside from the Astaro sponsoring, he continues to work as a freelancing
+kernel developer and network security consultant.
+
+ He licenses his software under the terms of the GNU GPL. He is determined to bring all users, distributors, value added resellers and vendors of netfilter/iptables based products in full compliance with the GPL, even if it includes raising legal charges.
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+ Harald is living in Berlin, Germany.
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personal git repositories of Harald Welte. Your mileage may vary