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My observations and opinions about IT are based on 40 years of use in science and technology and lately, in education. I like IT that is fast, cost-effective and reliable. My first use of GNU/Linux in 2001 was so remarkably better than what I had been using, I feel it is important work to share GNU/Linux with the world. Now that I'm retired I still use GNU/Linux on every computer in my home except the smartphones which run Android/Linux.Lately, I've been giving lots of thought to the world I inherited and which I will leave to my descendants. I'm planting grass, trees, flowers and vegetables in my large lot and I've ordered a Solo EV. I plan to charge my Solo by means of a tracking solar array. Life is good if you have a purpose. I do.
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Daily Archives: November 6, 2010
Android Code Walk-through
It occurred to me that a post on this topic would be relevant. Then it occurred to me that someone may also have done the job. Here’s the thing:
Posted in Uncategorized
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Playing DVDs in GNU/Linux
We retain one XP machine here simply because it can play DVD videos. The encryption on DVDs and its relationship to copyright is discussed in detail by Marcel VanDalfsen (2001) in his submission in consultation on modernizing copyright in Canada. … Continue reading
Posted in Linux in Education, technology
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Wayland or Waylaid?
Mark Shuttleworth announced Ubuntu will be moving to Wayland display mechanism. This offers them the potential of better and snappier displays but it appears networked displays will be some kind of hack if they happen. I would hate that.
Posted in technology
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Multiseat for Schools
Userful has just become FLOSS… For years Userful, a company from Alberta, Canada, has pushed a multiseat (multiple simultaneous keyboard/mouse/monitor/users on one PC) solution that is great for schools, libraries and offices. anywhere you have a lot of users in … Continue reading
Posted in Linux in Education, technology
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