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Admin
Portrayed by	Brian
About
Powers	Wiki Administration
Sex
Age	35
Occupation	Sr. Systems Administrator
Favorite Heroes quote	"Eat your brain? Claire, that's disgusting." --Sylar
Favorite character	Sylar
Favorite power	Telepathy
Favorite sport	Shooting

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Not much to say about me. I set up the site after seeing a few episodes of Heroes and realizing it was going to be a hit. I was inspired by sites like Lostpedia and Memory-Alpha and wanted to do for Heroes what they did for Lost and Star Trek respectively. I also set up the now defunct Bionic Wiki and WatchmenWiki sites. Just here to offer a guiding hand and help keep the info fresh, the real praise for this site goes to all of you making contributions. You're the ones making this site so great! :)

If you want to reach me for anything, just post to my talk page. If the matter is sensitive or private, please email me at admin@heroeswiki.com.

I have a journal here where I talk about my personal experiences administering Heroes Wiki if you're interested in my insight.

Tips

To automatically strip off a namespace when creating a link, just end with the pipe. ex. [[User talk:Admin|]] displays as Admin and links to User talk:Admin.
Try not to bite the newcomers. First impressions are important, so when leaving them messages try to sound cordial and helpful even if they make a few mistakes. If necessary reread your message and try to ensure it comes off as friendly. A bad first experience may discourage a visitor from returning or contributing.
If a discussion doesn't seem to be getting anywhere or is going around in circles, take a moment and take a step back. Consider whether you may need to approach the situation from a different angle. Sometimes this may reveal that the discussion was actually moot.
Something being "obvious" is not the same as "having a strong opinion about something." If you're going to use the word "obvious" stop for a minute and give it a second thought. It's usually the latter.

Am I adding a theory?

When contributing to an article here are some red flags that should alert you that your contribution may in fact be a theory and needs to be placed in the Theories section instead:

Your text includes words such as: probably, maybe, possibly, likely. If you're not sure something is true then feel free to discuss it on the article's talk page. If it's true then it can be added to the article. If there's not enough proof then it's a Theory.

...more to come...

Your text begins with the words "It is unknown..."

To-do list

Nothing currently.

Useful Explanations For Odd Things in Heroes

Trivia

I'm a RedHat Certified Architect (RHCA). As a result of the RHCA certification process, I am also a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and a Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS).
I used to be a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), but my certification lapsed. Within the next few years I'd like to restore my CCNA and then proceed to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Google flew me out to their headquarters in Mountain View, California to interview me.
I own a Tivo and can't imagine how I got by without it for so long.
The farthest I've ever been outside of the US was configuring a router in China over telnet. (I guess that doesn't count, eh?)
The only time I've physically been outside of the US was a business trip to Toronto in Canada.
I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with unclogging a toilet thereby saving the day.
I have a degree in computer science with a focus on Internet technology. Is it wrong that this piece of trivia comes after the toilet one? hmm.
WAFL (pronounced Waffle) is the filesystem used by Netapp storage appliances. Coincidence or fate?
I used to run a dialup BBS back in the '90s when they were still popular.
Every time I see the name Oliver Grigsby I hear The Beatles song "Eleanor Rigby" in my head, only "Eleanor Rigby" is replaced with "Oliver Grigsby". Weird, huh?
I've done varying amounts of programming in in C++, Perl, Ruby, Scheme (like Lisp), Prolog, BASIC, Java, and PHP.

External Links

Wikipedia: On the brink? Or crying wolf? (we, on the other hand, are doing fine and not going anywhere :) )
Heroes Wiki merchandise
YouTube - Sylar Pokemon
YouTube - Don't Stop My Heroes
Heroes on Robot Chicken

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-Not much to say about me.  I set up the site and I'm a big fan of this show!  Just here to offer a guiding hand and help keep the info fresh, the real praise for this site goes to all of you making contributions.  You're the ones making this site so great! :)
+Not much to say about me.  I set up the site after seeing a few episodes of Heroes and realizing it was going to be a hit.  I was inspired by sites like [[lostpedia:|Lostpedia]] and [[memoryalpha:|Memory-Alpha]] and wanted to do for Heroes what they did for Lost and Star Trek respectively.  I also set up the now defunct Bionic Wiki and WatchmenWiki sites.  Just here to offer a guiding hand and help keep the info fresh, the real praise for this site goes to all of you making contributions.  You're the ones making this site so great! :)
 If you want to reach me for anything, just post to [[User_talk:Admin|my talk page]].  If the matter is sensitive or private, please email me at admin@heroeswiki.com.
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 I have a journal [[User:Admin/Journal|here]] where I talk about my personal experiences administering Heroes Wiki if you're interested in my insight.
-If you'd like to register or transfer a domain (which extends your registration by an extra year) for $7/yr then you can setup an account [http://colynx.com/domain.html here].  You can register/transfer as many domains as you want at this price.
+[[Image:Xkcd lisp.jpg]]
-<!--
-==Free wiki hosting with profit sharing==
-* If you have an idea for a fan wiki for a new show or other form of entertainment, feel free to let me know.  If there's potential, we'll host your wiki for free with your own dedicated domain name.  You'll be an administrator (and bureaucrat) and be able to manage the wiki and appoint your own administrative staff.  Any advertising revenue earned through Google Ads beyond the first $50/month will be yours to do with as you please.  In order to be accepted your wiki should be one of the first for the particular theme and you should be dedicated to making sure it is successful.  All languages are welcome!  Leave a message on [[User talk:Admin|my talk page]] if you are interested.
--->
 ==Suggested Reading==
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 * To automatically strip off a namespace when creating a link, just end with the pipe.  ex. <nowiki>[[User talk:Admin|]]</nowiki> displays as [[User talk:Admin|Admin]] and links to [[User talk:Admin]].
 * Try not to bite the newcomers.  First impressions are important, so when leaving them messages try to sound cordial and helpful even if they make a few mistakes.  If necessary reread your message and try to ensure it comes off as friendly.  A bad first experience may discourage a visitor from returning or contributing.
+* If a discussion doesn't seem to be getting anywhere or is going around in circles, take a moment and take a step back.  Consider whether you may need to approach the situation from a different angle.  Sometimes this may reveal that the discussion was actually moot.
+* Something being "obvious" is not the same as "having a strong opinion about something."  If you're going to use the word "obvious" stop for a minute and give it a second thought.  It's usually the latter.
 ==Am I adding a theory?==
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 *Your text includes words such as: probably, maybe, possibly, likely.  If you're not sure something is true then feel free to discuss it on the article's talk page.  If it's true then it can be added to the article.  If there's not enough proof then it's a Theory.
 ...more to come...
+*Your text begins with the words "It is unknown..."
 ==To-do list==
+Nothing currently.
-(If anyone feels like knocking these out first, be my guest.  Otherwise I'll get to them)
-*<s>Investigate creating "Episode" template to make adding episodes easy and uniform.</s> (Thanks, [[User:Hardvice|Hardvice]]!)
-*<s>Rename category '''Heroes' Wiki Contributor''' to '''Heroes Wiki Contributor''' and update user pages with new category name to match the proper name of the wiki.</s> (Thanks, [[User:Hardvice|Hardvice]]!)
-*<s>For any articles using HTML in them change any hardcoded references to <tt><nowiki>http://heroeswiki.com/</nowiki></tt> over to <tt><nowiki>{{SERVER}}/</nowiki></tt> so that the URLs will be relative.</s>
-*<s>Create <nowiki>{{AfD}}</nowiki> template that automatically includes [[:Category:Articles for Deletion]] and adds a warning at the top of the article to see the Talk page to comment on the nomination.</s> (Thanks yet again, [[User:Hardvice|Hardvice]]! :)  )
-*<s>Reconfigure to run php4 as cgi and php5 as apache module (currently the other way around) since Heroes Wiki uses php5 and it's the most active site on the server. (This one's all me.)</s>(All done!)
-*<s>Configure Squid to cache articles to reduce load during peak days.</s>(Done and working great!)
-*<s>Enhance server to perform better during peak times:</s>
-**<s>Spec out and consider purchasing new dedicated server for just Heroes Wiki.</s>
-**<s>Purchase more memory.</s>
-**<s>Get APC working to ease CPU load.</s>
-* Write custom collapsible table code rather than using Wikipedia's GFDL licensed version.
+==Useful Explanations For Odd Things in ''Heroes''==
-==Requests==
+*[[User:Admin/A wizard did it|A wizard did it]]
-If anyone is experienced creating images or Flash animations, we could definitely use the following:
+*[[User:Admin/rule of Ted|The "rule of Ted"]]
-* 100x35 button graphic to be used by sites wishing to link to Heroes Wiki using an icon.  Button should say "Heroes Wiki".  Preferred colors are white text on black background.
-* 728 x 90 banner graphic ad for advertising.  Should include "Heroes Wiki" and "heroeswiki.com".  If possible should also incorporate the site logo.
-* Flash animation that displays "Are you on the wiki?" using a similar effect and colors as the official "Are you on the list?" animation.  Animation should pause for a few seconds and then additionally display "heroeswiki.com".
 ==Trivia==
+* I'm a RedHat Certified Architect ([http://www.redhat.com/certification/rhca RHCA]).  As a result of the RHCA certification process, I am also a Red Hat Certified Engineer ([http://www.redhat.com/certification/rhce/ RHCE]) and a Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist ([http://www.redhat.com/certification/rhcds/ RHCDS]).
-* My primary workstation runs [http://fedora.redhat.com/ Fedora Core 6] (a version of GNU/Linux).  Oddly enough the new Fedora [http://fedora.redhat.com/images/header-fedora_logo01.png logo] looks a little like [[The Symbol]].  Hmmmmm.  I also have a MacBook Pro I use sometimes.
+* I used to be a Cisco Certified Network Associate ([http://cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le0/le9/learning_certification_type_home.html CCNA]), but my certification lapsed.  Within the next few years I'd like to restore my CCNA and then proceed to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional ([http://cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le37/le10/learning_certification_type_home.html CCNP]).
-* I'm a RedHat Certified Engineer and will be working towards RedHat Certified Architect this year (24 cumulative hours of lab tests that I'm actually looking forward to!)
-* Google flew me out to their headquarters in Mountain View to interview me.
+* Google flew me out to their headquarters in Mountain View, California to interview me.
 * I own a Tivo and can't imagine how I got by without it for so long.
-* I enjoy playing tennis (when it's warm out).
 * The farthest I've ever been outside of the US was configuring a router in China over telnet.  (I guess that doesn't count, eh?)
+* The only time I've physically been outside of the US was a business trip to Toronto in Canada.
 * I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with unclogging a toilet thereby saving the day.
 * I have a degree in computer science with a focus on Internet technology.  Is it wrong that this piece of trivia comes '''after''' the toilet one?  hmm.
 * WAFL (pronounced [[Waffles|Waffle]]) is the filesystem used by Netapp storage appliances.  Coincidence or fate?
 * I used to run a dialup BBS back in the '90s when they were still popular.
+* Every time I see the name [[Oliver Grigsby]] I hear The Beatles song "Eleanor Rigby" in my head, only "Eleanor Rigby" is replaced with "Oliver Grigsby".  Weird, huh?
+* I've done varying amounts of programming in in C++, Perl, Ruby, Scheme (like Lisp), Prolog, BASIC, Java, and PHP.
 ==External Links==
 * [http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/11376 Wikipedia: On the brink? Or crying wolf?] (we, on the other hand, are doing fine and not going anywhere :)  )
 * [http://www.cafepress.com/heroeswiki Heroes Wiki merchandise]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8ED_W7BhU YouTube - Sylar Pokemon]
+* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ACW-ovub-E YouTube - Sylar Pokemon]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnVX-1yGD_w YouTube - SYLAR - Theatrical Trailer]
+* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ha1tSPHVnU8 YouTube - Don't Stop My Heroes]
+* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InqgR3W2b-c Heroes on Robot Chicken]
 [[Category: Heroes Wiki Contributor]]

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