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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: April 6, 2011
Openness of Tablets
“Lin noted that Acer surveys have shown that most consumers believe a tablet PC is like a PC device, meaning it needs an open environment; therefore, Acer has chosen Android that supports Flash and USB to allow consumers to have … Continue reading
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AutoDesk v World
Autodesk makes CAD software. By all reports it is good software and it is widely used. The licensing fees are substantial but many who use AutoCAD feel it is money well spent. However, other businesses wishing to provide CAD software … Continue reading
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Netcraft: Most Reliable Hosts
Again Netcraft publishes its measure of the most reliable hosting outfits. Linux takes the top 4 spots and 25 out of 40 sites rated: Linux – 25 BSDs – 6 that other OS – 4 F5 Big IP – 1 … Continue reading
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Insecurity
I have read on this blog and elsewhere fans of that other OS claiming you are pretty well protected from malware if: you think before you click, patch regularly, and don’t browse porn-sites. Thinking is helpful in the “social engineering” … Continue reading
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2011: The Year Smart Phones Became Affordable and Changed Everything
We all know what smart phones are, phones that happen to be computers, game consoles, GPS navigation systems etc. What they have not been is affordable with prices ranging from $300 to $1000 depending on how locked-in to some ISP … Continue reading
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