-
Archives
- August 2024
- May 2023
- February 2020
- April 2018
- February 2017
- May 2016
- April 2015
- December 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- November 2013
- September 2013
- June 2013
- January 2013
- September 2012
- August 2012
- May 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- August 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
-
Meta
Author Archives: drdzoe
A new home, and a new beginning
I’ve decided to act like one of the blogging big boys, and set up on my own domain. Maybe I’ll even play with the theme of the site, so that it does not look quite so boring. (But I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
What makes me really mad about Iraq
Heaven knows that there are plenty of good reasons to get mad about the War in Iraq. The incredible incompetence shown by this administration, the way that we surrendered the moral high ground at Abu Ghraib, the stovepiping of intel … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
1 Comment
Make it more like Google!
After reading the Randy Falco interview in the Washington Post today, something that made me ever more joyful to be out of AOL, one of the biggest mistakes of the Falco-Grant regime occurred to me. Grant is notorious amongst those … Continue reading
Posted in aol, computing thoughts
1 Comment
We’re up!
Well, up in Beta, anyway. After an intense summer of activity, and a crunch mode that has lasted for the last three weeks or so, we’re now sending sign-ups to our private beta. You do need an invitation, but that’s … Continue reading
Posted in job, ruby on rails
3 Comments
So what is that thing you’re working on?
We’re still in stealth mode, but at least we have something up on the web now. It’s at: http://www.mixx.com Go look at the pretty picture and imagine the wonderfulness that is coming. Or give us your email address and we’ll … Continue reading
Day with DAAAAAAAAD!
Over a month now since I’ve posted. Well, it’s been an incredibly busy month. But I’m at the beach for the next few days, so perhaps I’ll get to catch up. First off, two weeks ago I had my Day … Continue reading
I love the Internet!
It seems like every day has an “I love the Internet” moment. Yesterday’s was this: I was sitting on my deck at the beach looking out to sea. There was a large ship out there, heading north. Hmm, says I, … Continue reading
Posted in computing thoughts
Leave a comment
The magic of programming
It’s the Fourth of July, and I’m enjoying life at the beach. What better time to muse on my blog! And so, two posts in one day – enjoy! For many years now, I’ve thought that programming bears a strong … Continue reading
Posted in computing thoughts
Leave a comment
We are the wizards
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. – Arthur C. Clarke For the vast majority of humanity, we have achieved Clarke’s vision: our technology is now indistinguishable from magic. Do you understand what happens when you turn the key … Continue reading
Posted in computing thoughts
Leave a comment
A very geeky family moment
My daughter, home from college, plays Dungeons and Dragons. She is playing in a campaign over this summer with some college friends who happen to live in the area. My son, who is now living in Charlottesville, used to play … Continue reading
Posted in computing thoughts, family
1 Comment