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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: August 8, 2011
The Hurd
GNU’s Hurd kernel is shaping up. It may never have much of a role on the desktop because Linux has such a lead and wide acceptance but, on servers, there is little to keep Hurd out. Virtual machines usually offer … Continue reading
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They All Fall Down
There was a penetration of a server recently that allowed intruders to take control of dozens of websites and e-mail accounts, SSNs and some credit cards numbers. The server was running GNU/Linux and it was compromised in multiple ways: no … Continue reading
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$0 Beats Wintel’s Crazy Pricing
I came across an article about some guy shopping for a new Intel CPU. “It should in theory be simple; get the most expensive processor in a given price bracket/model range, and it’ll be the best. That means getting a … Continue reading
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