computing

Cybersecurity in the early 1990's

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Cybersecurity is critical in today's digital age of ultra-connected software and hardware. But what did computer security look like 30 years ago? And did it bear any resemblance to cybersecurity today?

Most people don't want a computer

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But there are still many who do. And this divide is likely going to change the face of technology and computing for the next decade and beyond. What side are you going to be on?

Open does not always mean Open Source

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Before the term Open Source was popularized, Open meant something altogether different in the technology world.

Tracing difficult shell scripts

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If you've ever examined the contents of a shell script and thought to yourself - OH, HELL NO! - then this blog post is for you.

Fundamental computer science concepts every software developer should know

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Most software developers do not have a degree in computer science. However, there's some basic computer science concepts you should know at minimum when working in the field.

2019 in review

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Each December, I like to take some time to reflect on the events of the year - and this year was AWESOME!

Reviving an ancient BSD UNIX workstation

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I was gifted a really rare NS32016 BSD UNIX workstation prototype from the early 1980s!

Why you should use technology less

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We should always be aware about our relationship to technology, and whether technology is becoming a diminished substitute for key things that comprise our humanity.

The UNIX Philosophy in 2019

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The UNIX philosophy is alive and well. In fact, it's booming today!

How ricing shifted from cars to computers

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How pimping your ride became ricing your Linux desktop.