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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: September 10, 2014
Linus On (desk)Top
At DebConf14, Linus Torvalds had a Q&A session. One topic was GNU/Linux on the desktop. At one point, about 8:45 in, he details a major problem with GNU/Linux on the desktop, from the viewpoint of developers dealing with a bunch … Continue reading
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A Little Initiative With FLOSS Goes A Long Way At NHS In UK
The old model of allowing some corporation to dictate more and more expensive IT for big government is dying.“Cost savings from dumping Oracle will come through not paying an Oracle license a maintenance fee and by consolidating the hardware.Basho claimed … Continue reading
Students As IT-techs
During my career as a computer teacher I was often the major IT-support person. When I left a school and moved to another there was always an issue of what would happen with IT support. This was handled in different … Continue reading