Published on 2023-09-25 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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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.
Published on 2023-09-07 09:41:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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 Windows overloaded with icons, three out-of-date antiviruses, and a PC slow as molasses?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?
Published on 2023-04-19 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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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.
Published on 2023-04-02 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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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.
Published on 2023-03-29 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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Advancements in hardware have led to a decline in software optimization. To reverse this trend, developers need to prioritize optimization for a sustainable future.
Published on 2023-03-23 08:10:00 by Stefano Marinelli
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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.