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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 20, 2011
For a Fun Time, Check Out SJVN’s Take on “8”
He compares it to Lose 1. That’s right, “Twenty-five plus years of user-interface development and this, this, is what we get!? Scary isn’t it?” Chuckle… That’s harsh, but true and funny. I have been around about as long as SJVN … Continue reading
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M$’s Desktop Monopoly Sinking Slowly
In Q3 2011, IDC reported that PC shipments are up 3.6% but M$’s profits on the client division of that other OS are down 1% from Q3 2010. Indeed, of 91 million PCs shipped, M$ had revenue of $4.868 billion, … Continue reading
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Forget “8”. “7” Is Not A Good Investment
Computerworld’s survey reveals that only one quarter of businesses have migrated to “7” and most are still using XP. The reasons are many, but they all boil down to one thing. The migration to “7” is not a good investment. … Continue reading
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Clouds on the Horizon
Gartner has listed 10 strategic technologies they recommend businesses check out to adapt to change over the next few years. The interesting thing to me is that none of them are M$-centric. “8” isn’t in there, for instance. Media tablets … Continue reading
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Gaddafi Captured
There are reports he was captured at Sirte and has been rushed to hospital for treatment of wounds. see BBC see Al Jazeera That should end the matter unless his sons try to fight to the bitter end. UPDATE Apparently … Continue reading
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