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Book Review: The Idea Factory

Posted on August 27, 2025 by way0utwest

I picked up this book after watching a podcast with the CEO of Windsurf. He talked about this book inspiring him, so I grabbed it. The full title is The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American … Continue reading →

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Re-running Storage Enhancements

Posted on August 25, 2025 by way0utwest

When I came back from sabbatical, I think there was a slight miscommunication. I was supposed to be back at work Aug 11, but I took a few days of vacation in CA with family. As a result, no newsletter … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Rivener

Posted on August 22, 2025 by way0utwest

rivener – n. a chilling hint of distance that creeps slowly into a relationship – beginning to notice them laugh a little less, look away a little more, explain away their mood like it’s no longer your business – as … Continue reading →

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Adding SQL Server 2025 to my Laptop

Posted on August 20, 2025 by way0utwest

I wanted to do some testing of SQL Server 2025 on my laptop. I have written before how I avoided installing SQL Server on the laptop and use containers instead. This post looks at adding a new version on the … Continue reading →

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