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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: June 27, 2012
UK Cabinet Office: Saving Money By Spending More
The snake charmers from M$ have done it again. M$’s salesmen have convinced the UK Cabinet that money can be saved by spending more. Of course they are comparing projected prices (vapour-prices) versus 1% more than the previous agreement. What … Continue reading
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M$: All-in For The Cloud But Making It Up As They Go Along
In March 2010, M$ claimed to be “all-in” on cloud technology but still, last year, when M$ tested their cloud, they found “It was an eye-opening experience. About a third of the people weren’t able to actually sign up successfully, … Continue reading
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Stockton, California, USA: Bankruptcy and Information Technology
At the same time that Stockton, California teeters on the brink of bankruptcy the city is contemplating redoing their whole IT system for huge sums, of the same order of magnitude as their anticipated budgetary shortfall. Assuming the local economy … Continue reading
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