Category Archives: computing thoughts

Thoughts on UI development

This one relates to details about the software development business.  Those interested mostly in my travels and book recommendations might want to give this one a pass. Of late, I’ve noticed an interesting progression on the balance between front-end and … Continue reading

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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

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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 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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