Tom Adelstein is Editor-in-Chief of LXer.com (pronounced Elexer), a Linux news site, and a principal in the firm of Hiser+Adelstein, a consulting firm specializing in free and open source software solutions and support. Tom is the coauthor of Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, author of an upcoming book on Linux system administration, and has written prolifically since 1985.

Tom's business career began in public accounting, where he first learned to program and develop software. He later progressed to Wall Street, where he became the designated principal of a NYSE firm. He returned to technology and has consulted and worked with start-ups as well as leaders of the Fortune 500. Today, Tom specializes in Linux in government applications.