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Matthew Garrett

b. 2000

Irish computer programmer

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About Matthew Garrett

Born 2000. Matthew Garrett is an Irish and American programmer and software developer, known for Free software.

Matthew Garrett is an Irish technologist, programmer, and free software activist who is a major contributor to a series of free software projects including Linux, GNOME, Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat. He has received the Free Software Award from the Free Software Foundation (FSF) for his work on Secure Boot, UEFI, and the Linux kernel. and has a PhD in genetics from the University of Cambridge. While at Red Hat, Garrett also worked on issues relating to Secure Boot and UEFI and the Linux kernel to preserve users' ability to run the operating system of their choosing on hardware supporting Secure Boot. followed by four years at Aurora. He is currently employed at NVIDIA as a Principal Security Engineer.

On January 9, 2023, Garrett was appointed to the Debian Technical Committee.

He has received the Free Software Award from the Free Software Foundation for his work on Secure Boot, UEFI, and the Linux kernel.

Advocacy

Garrett has been a strong advocate for software freedom and compliance with the GNU General Public License (GPL) in the Linux kernel. For example, Garrett filed a complaint with US Customs against Fusion Garage due to violations of the GPL.

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Important facts

Born
2000, Galway
Birth century
Known for
Free software
Education
University of Cambridge, Omagh Academy
Positions held
Debian developer
Employers
Google, Canonical Ltd., Red Hat, Container Linux
Awards
FSF Award for the Advancement of Free Software; Free Software Award
Also known as
mjg59, Matthew James Garrett

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Matthew Garrett's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Garrett?

Irish computer programmer

When was Matthew Garrett born?

Matthew Garrett was born in 2000 in Galway.

What is Matthew Garrett's occupation?

Matthew Garrett is a programmer and software developer.

What is Matthew Garrett known for?

Matthew Garrett is known for Free software.

What nationality is Matthew Garrett?

Matthew Garrett is Irish and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Garrett

· Wikidata: Q15999901

· DBpedia: Matthew Garrett

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