You want to install Zima OS, but want to try it in a virtual machine first. More specifically, in a Vmware Workstation virtual machine. I looked for more out there, and couldn’t find much in a Google search – I think some of that has to do with prior versions of ZimaOS (at least 1.0) […]
An article on 404 Media had me thinking about the state of trust in society today. The article describes software landlords are using the U.S. that forces prospective tenants to offer login credentials (or pass through a login) into business systems so that tenant’s pay can be verified…
Perhaps one thing that never gets shared in the aspirational and pefectional universe of social media is that staring at a blank screen is hard. Returning to something like writing when you’ve been away for a while is hard.
A look at a Doug Ford take-down book to understand the overall arguments against this government.
In which I consider if people are more lonely and what could be done about it. Also, I am absolutely not qualified to do this, but hear me out.
Here’s the problem: I want to use Open Web Analytics (OWA), but I want to install it in a Docker container. With no official Docker image to draw from, I’m left with poorly maintained alternatives. In this article, I’ll take you through how you might use an older docker image, update it and get the […]
Fibs, half-truths, lies and the liars that tell them. There’s now a clear sense in this 2020 U.S. election season that our reality is being shaped by those who craft false stories – what’s left is equally false outrage and more lies. I can’t really point to the moment all of this started, but technology […]
The most amazing side effect of being in the technology business is working with all sorts of technical people. Most often, they work for manufacturers or vendors; but they sometimes branch out and start their own businesses. After more than 16 years as a consultant, I’ve learned a few things and sometimes get to pass on my “straight talk” to others who do what I’ve been doing so long. I want to do more of this when I can.
With Apple Pay and various smartphone payment options hitting the market, we have a society that is very close to being cashless. But, what if we stop using and paying with cash altogether? Cash certainly intrinsic benefits that electronic currency can’t touch. If we lose this, some might say that we’ll lose a lot.
Today, I thought it might be interesting to show you something I sent to a young fellow who is interested in the technology field. I had sit down with him to discuss what I do, and some of the things he might look into and he emailed me a few days later. What follows is my advice to him.