Technology & Computing

Computers & Technology

Coding Reflections

Stuff I learned while working on pianod (and other software projects).

The State of Linux

Linux is still troubled. But faced with Apple's direction, is Linux an answer? ( 5666 words)

Moving to Android

Impressions of Android as I transition off iOS. ( 2093 words)

Y2K: Setting The Record Straight

Failing to meet dire predictions does not mean Y2K was nothing, or a plot by software engineers to make money. ( 858 words)

Mourning the loss of Physical Interfaces

As screens and touch panels appear on everything from cars to fridges, I find my myself longing for knobs and switches. ( 1772 words)

Dear App Developers

Instead of being awkward-to-use hodgepodges of features, Apps should focus on one thing, and do it well. ( 983 words)

Data Storage Thoughts

Thoughts on storing, backups, archiving, and retrieving data. ( 2960 words)