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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 7, 2012
The Quotation That Broke Oracle’s Copyright Claims
Oracle has been going on about how Google illegally copied Java’s APIs in violation of Oracle’s copyright. In a hearing back in December, Google brought forth this quotation from Jonathan Schwartz’s testimony to Congress years earlier: “When we discuss interfaces, … Continue reading
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The Magic of the Pines
Near where I live is a forest of pines. They are magical. When they are mature, they begin to produce pine cones, tight, woody cocoons for their seed. These coccoons will hold the seed safely for years, until there is … Continue reading
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Global Competition
One of the force-multipliers in modern business is the wise use of IT. It is interesting to compare use of FLOSS and GNU/Linux (according to Net Applications) of some of the major trading nations: Country GNU/Linux (%) California 9.35 Bretagne, … Continue reading
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