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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 27, 2012
Oracle Clutches at Pieces of Straw
It is said that a drowning man figuratively “clutches at straws”. Oracle has passed that. They are clutching at any particle of straw floating on the water. Today, in court, “Mr. Jacobs: Further to ownership and registration and other formalities. … Continue reading
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Seeds and Seedlings
I wrote a while ago about collecting seeds from pine. Here is the result: About half of the seeds planted sprouted. That will more than meet my needs. I will be giving some away. I have a tonne of other … Continue reading
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Raspberry Pi Demo
Chuckle. The trolls, paytards and evangelists of big expensive computers made fun of it but this demonstration of a Raspberry Pi by BBC shows it is not a toy. Although affordable by children it is a powerful modern computer that … Continue reading
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TSMC is on Fire
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is maxed out, with 47% margin, and plowing a lot of money into expansion of 28nm facilities. Clearly, the world is willing to pay a lot for chips and they want them now. A lot of … Continue reading
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Oracle v Google: The Jury Knows Ignorance When They Hear It
It never ceases to amaze me how ignorant of sharing, FLOSS and the GPL that big players in the world of IT can be. Yesterday, I read the accounts on GROKLAW of the testimony of Jonathan Schwartz, ex-CEO of SUN … Continue reading
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