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Why Gaming Won’t Save The World
…being a virtuoso at World of Warcraft is like being a virtuoso at the player piano. Continue reading
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Power Signaling Over HDMI
Lots of people these days have home entertainment systems. These usually consist of a television, an audio system, and multiple source devices. The source devices typically include a DVD/Blu-Ray player, a Cable Box, one or more game consoles, maybe a … Continue reading
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People Still Don’t Get Git
I’ve been using Git since slightly before it became very popular about two years ago. Nowadays it is very popular, with much thanks to github. However, even semi-famous programmers like Jeff Atwood don’t really understand what it’s all about.
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Strict Open Source Policies Lead to Fail
Ubuntu and Firefox are two of the biggest open source projects in terms of desktop end users. Yet, the same open source philosophies that made these projects so popular are a weak spot that the competition can, and will, use … Continue reading
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The Real Rip-Off in Wireless
Verizon and AT&T recently cut prices on their unlimited voice and data plans. Whoop de doo. Text messages are still a rip-off. Data still isn’t truly unlimited. People seem to really be focusing on these data plan prices. Meanwhile, people … Continue reading
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Let’s Fight Terrorism For Real
Maybe you can save lives without getting out of bed. Continue reading
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Everything Needs a Fast Lane
New York City, especially the theater district, is somewhat unique in that it is a place where the streets are half-filled with tourists and half-filled with natives. The natives know where they are going, and are in a hurry. Tourists … Continue reading
