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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: October 13, 2011
SJVN Reviews Ubuntu 11.10
“I think you get the first great, unique Linux desktop. Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t a great desktop for hardcore Linux users. But, it is great for Linux newcomers.” see SJVN I don’t see that. I have introduced thousands … Continue reading
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GNU/Linux on the Desktop Rolls in India
Whereas there are several visitors here of the opinion that GNU/Linux does not make it on the desktop, there is news from India that the courts will migrate to Ubuntu GNU/Linux from RedHat. That should be an easy migration as … Continue reading
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Purolator v USPO
Last week I ordered some computer parts and some tools from two web-businesses: via Purolator: Date Time Status Activity 10-13 08:09 AM On vehicle for delivery via WINNIPEG, MB depot 10-13 02:25 AM Shipment In Transit via WINNIPEG, MB depot … Continue reading
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The World is Still Loving Small Cheap Computers
IDC still insists on calling a PC everything except servers and handheld devices… A recent report shows Lenovo doing very well in terms of growth (+36% year over year for Q3). At that rate they could overtake HP in the … Continue reading
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NGINX
NGINX is moving to an “open core” model. They have announced that the base model will continue to be FLOSS but certain components needed by “large enterprises” will not. “Alexeev noted that large enterprises need the support of a commercial … Continue reading
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Legal (?) Malware
It has been discovered that German police are using malware to spy on suspects’ computers. The particular case in question involves a suspect whose computer was deliberately infected as he passed through an airport. It was a trojan for that … Continue reading
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