Keith Barrett -- Personal information


General Information

I am a Christian and married to Cindy Bainton (an artist, and the grand daughter of author Roland Bainton). I'm originally from Shelton CT, moved to Raleigh NC, and now live in Orlando. I have accomplished or experienced some interesting and odd things in my life. Here is a sample:

Professional Background

I am a Computer IT Professional and Software Engineer with over 25 years experience, much of it in networking. I've been a successful IT Manager, Project Mananger and Systems Administrator. I've worked for startups and for industry leaders like The Walt Disney Company, Red Hat Inc., Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Digital Equipment Corporation. Although I'm experienced in many platforms, I have a passion for Linux and Open Source, which I've been involved with since it's start in 1992, and my old time friend VAX/VMS. More details about my professional accomplishments can be found on my Professional page.

Lotus/Caterham Seven

I am a big fan of, and drive regularly, a Caterham Super Seven sports car. I've owned two in my lifetime, and you can read all about my experiences online. I also helped to create the USA specific mailing list for discussing the Lotus and Caterham Seven automobiles.

Internet Contributions

The Prisoner FAQ

I am the original author of the internet FAQ for "The Prisoner" TV series. I turned maintenance over to Patrick J. LoPresti, who then carved it up into a different animal that I am not happy with. It is his version that now appears in the FAQ system, although mine still appears on some sites (just do an internet search for "Keith G Barrett" to find them). Here are the FAQs:

Original "The Prisoner" FAQ (part 1)

"Original "The Prisoner" FAQ (part 2)

LoPresti "The Prisoner" FAQ

The MST3k FAQ

I was an original, heavy contributor to the internet MST3k FAQ. The whole section describing a studio tour was submitted by me. This FAQ went through some hardships when the main author became unresponsive and parallel efforts to reate a new one occured. Here is the original:

The MST3k FAQ

Personal Interests

    Favorite TV Shows

  • The Prisoner
  • Babylon 5
  • Dick Van Dyke Show
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000
  • The Brak Show...
  • Monty Python Flying Circus
  • Dr. Who
  • Dragonball Z
  • Red Dwarf
  • Farscape

    Favorite Music

  • Jethro Tull
  • Triumvirat
  • U.K., Asia
  • Pink Floyd
  • Early Genesis
  • Journey, Styx, Kansas, etc.
  • Mike Oldfield
  • Blues
  • Progressive/Fusion Jazz
  • 80's Contemporary Christian
  • Mannheim Steamroller
  • Bach

    Favorite Books

  • The Bible
  • The "Lensmen" Series by E.E. "Doc" Smith
  • The "Left Behind" Series
  • "Dune" Series
  • "Lord of the Rings" Series by Tolkin
  • "Lord Foul's Bane" Series by Stephen Donaldson
  • The "Amber" Series by Roger Zelasney
  • The "Blue Adept" Series
  • "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Series by Douglas Adams
  • Many Larry Niven Books
  • Many Issac Asimov Books

    Favoriate Movies

  • Lord of the Rings
  • Buckaroo Banzai
  • Blues Brothers
  • Back to the Future
  • Groundhog Day
  • It's a Wonderful Life
  • The Matrix
  • Men in Black
  • Bad 50's & 60's Sci-Fi Movies
  • Tom Hank's movies