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Just curious does anyone know why it is an Irish address? I dont see many in the space but I know there is a really active linux contributor in Ireland and I am wondering if rufus is his.
I doubt it; rufus is a windows only program
Rufus is Pete Batard, found it through his links on Rufus's page.
Dunno who you're referring to specifically but you can cross reference now.