Category Archives: Editorial

Serious Software Glitches

Posted on February 5, 2024 by way0utwest

Recently Robert Sterbal pointed out a podcast to me. This link is for Apple Podcasts, but it’s for the Journal, which is on other platforms (I listened on Spotify). It’s the story of a computer glitch in UK post office … Continue reading →

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How Often Do You Update SSMS?

Posted on February 2, 2024 by way0utwest

I got a message recently that SSM S19.3 is out. I am wary of major versions, especially with a few add-in tools, but I have tended to try and update SSMS regularly when it patches, which is about once a … Continue reading →

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Mind Over Milkshake (Thoughts Matter)

Posted on January 31, 2024 by way0utwest

Last year I went to THAT Conference in Wisconsin. It was a fun event, very community and family-friendly, and I enjoyed it. So much so that I recently went back to the Texas event in January. It’s more developer-focused, but … Continue reading →

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A Great Place to Work

Posted on January 26, 2024 by way0utwest

I have had quite a few employers in my career. Of the ones that paid me for computer work, I’ll say that there were 3 great ones (1 I owned), 2 average ones, and 3 poor ones. I’ve had a … Continue reading →

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