The question of who is the real owner of our data is not just rhetorical but an alarm bell for our digital autonomy. It's time to reflect on the long-term implications of our technological choices and to consider concrete steps to reassert control over our data.
After 25 years, I reconnected with a friend through a 1998 email, highlighting the lasting power of open standards. This personal journey underscores the risk of relying on fleeting proprietary tech. In our digital era, choosing lasting platforms is more vital than ever.
How users see the programmers, how programmers see the users (Original image linked in the 2006 post)
In the tech world, everyone's an 'expert.' Windows overloaded with icons, three out-of-date antiviruses, and a PC slow as molasses? Enter the self-proclaimed guru friend 'X'. As a genuine tech-savvy, dare to suggest a clean-up, and brace for a pseudo-tech showdown. Pro tip: It's not about flashy themes; it's about performance. Computer woes, anyone?
The year of Linux/*BSDs on desktops may never arrive, but their impact on tech is undeniable. They've found success in diverse devices & platforms and they're in our pockets.
The adoption of IPv6 is no longer a matter of choice. With the scarcity of IPv4 addresses and the new challenges posed by the countless connected devices, there is an urgent need to accelerate the transition to a better and more efficient system in the form of IPv6.
Advancements in hardware have led to a decline in software optimization. To reverse this trend, developers need to prioritize optimization for a sustainable future.
Adopting an open and flexible approach in computing, exploring different solutions to specific problems, and embracing technological diversity and innovation should be the foundation of modern computing.
