Simon Mitchell is the executive director and co-founder of LinuxIT, the UK-based Linux environment specialists - designed and built against best practice standards. Simon focuses on Strategy & Transformation. He is a proven strategic planner, and a creative concept developer who combines substance with process. He believes Linux is a force for the common good by creating freedom and empowerment. You can read more of Simon's articles by subscribing to the [LinuxIT blog here](http://linuxit.com/linux-blog/). You can also find him on Twitter [@Mitchell\_Si](https://twitter.com/Mitchell_Si) and [Linkedin](http://uk.linkedin.com/in/smitchell)
