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Dr. John v. Kampen

Dr. John v. Kampen

About me

Yes, I am a Flying Dutchman. Living in one of Spain's southern deserts with family, incl. 7 dogs and 2 cats, our youngest of 4 sons, daughter-in-law and her little boy. We love the freedom of fresh air, a natural nature and... silence.

My work

Investigative journalist, script- & sciencewriter, orientalist, data miner. The folklore of the transition process from Windows to Linux has my interest: a clash of sects. New chronology and putting the puzzle of history together is a contagious hobby, particularly while my wife is a 'traditional' archeologist, not to be moved by claims that our Western history has been tampered with since 1600 CE. Yes, I play guitar and wrote a dozen or so books. Yet, I studied business management and social sciences. Formerly I worked as an educational publisher.

Fast facts

  • At the movies I like to see:Le Bonheur from Agnes Varda
  • Last movie seen:can't remember the day
  • Music I listen to:my own 'digital guitar', instrumental, Les Fradkin, Hank Marvin
  • Best album right now:my private photo album...
  • Favorite author:Frank Tipler
  • Last book read:History: Fiction or Science?
  • Best game right now:a real Andalucian Hawali - what game that is...
  • I'm passionate about:Andalucia, Spain
  • I wish I could:change the weather...
  • Favorite travel destination:South Africa, Tunesia, Morocco, Bavaria
  • On my vacation I..:try to relax and enjoy good company
  • If I won 1 million dollars, I would:invest in an islamic bank, buy assets in Oman
  • If I were a super hero I would:would dine with Mr. Rockefeller
  • Fashion I rather not see again:my parents owned fashion shops..., it's a matter of taste.
  • My worst purchase ever:Microsoft Vista
  • I want my coffee..:with sugar and milk.
  • Food I like:Tomatosoup and Bami Goreng with egg
  • I don't like:bad company and humourless women
  • Software I use:Linux Ubuntu (me) & Windows XP (my wife)
  • Hardware I use:ASUS P4P800
  • I discovered My Opera from:publicity, but can't use it on Linux 9.04+