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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: February 12, 2012
Really Closing The Windows
Here’s a video of a parent who overhauled his daughter’s PC spending $130 on new software. He found the daughter had posted disrespectful notes on FaceBook. The next day he fixed the PC finally with a .45 ACP. While I … Continue reading
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Nixie Pixel Goes on the Attack
Nixie Pixel has started a regular show, OS ALT, the first issue of which is below: M$ is in trouble. Nixie had years of on-the-job training and has become quite skillfull and polished. I think it would be great for … Continue reading
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US Marines Slim Down IT
The US Marines are moving to using thin clients to slim down IT. It’s either that or less IT with cuts to the budget. The obvious difficulty is maintaining mobile connectivity. The standard techniques for offices are a little shaky … Continue reading
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SUSE, One Popular Distro I Have Rarely Used
SUSE has accomplished a lot and is celebrating 20 years of life this year. They are big in mainframe and super-computing GNU/Linux and have global reach. I have not used SUSE much for a few reasons: in my early days … Continue reading
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