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Be Wary of Data

Posted on October 22, 2025 by way0utwest

I fly a lot, as you might have guessed if you read my blog regularly. In 2025, I’ve been on 56 United planes as I write this, with about 10 left to go before the end of the year. One … Continue reading →

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Creating a Striped Backup Set with AI

Posted on October 22, 2025 by way0utwest

I needed to test a striped backup, so I decided to ask the AI’s for help. This is part of a series of experiments with AI systems. The Problem A customer wanted to know if we could handle a large … Continue reading →

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Republish: Limiting the Ability to Concentrate and Collaborate

Posted on October 20, 2025 by way0utwest

It’s another Monday off for me, this time likely catching up on some fall maintenance before it gets really cold. Plus, I’m gone in the UK next week. While I’ve likely doing something with my hands, and concentrating outside, you … Continue reading →

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The End of Year Vacation Burn

Posted on October 20, 2025 by way0utwest

It’s been a good year for me. With my sabbatical, I felt like I’ve gotten away from work quite a bit this year. I’ve had a few vacations around that, but I still find myself with quite a bit of … Continue reading →

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