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Author Archives: drdzoe
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A criticism of Ruby
In general, I’m really loving working with Ruby on Rails. (For the non-technical, that is a programming language and development environment.) I’m astonished at how fast I can build things with it. But I do have one criticism. I am … Continue reading
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A criticism of Google
This past week, I’ve been spending my time installing software of various sorts for my new job. Much of that has involved doing new things, including finding documentation for things that I need to do online.  In the course of … Continue reading
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Curse you, entropy gods!
The gods of entropy have been having much play with the Dzikiewicz family of late. Within the last month, we’ve had breakdowns of a washing machine, car, and AC unit. Today I’m dealing with the biggest issue yet. Julie got … Continue reading
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