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Capture the Flag

Posted on September 22, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve read a lot of science fiction in my life. Quite a few books talk about cyberspace and the interactions of humans and software. In Snowcrash there are AI systems defending systems. The Unincorporated Man series has AI systems that … Continue reading →

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To Infinity and Beyond

Posted on August 15, 2016 by way0utwest

This isn’t data related, but a story caught my eye recently, and I suspect quite a few of you will enjoy reading it. One of the tasks I had to do in university was try and rewrite the landing software … Continue reading →

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A New Look

Posted on July 11, 2016 by way0utwest

I was browsing around the Internet recently, collecting links for Database Weekly when I came to Michael J Swart’s blog. I love Michael’s writing and drawing. On a whim, I asked if he’d do an avatar. He agreed, and sent … Continue reading →

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Long Term Pebble Classic Review

Posted on July 1, 2016 by way0utwest

I got a Pebble Classic watch for Christmas a few years ago, in Dec 2014 to be clear. That’s (as of now) about 18 months of use. I haven’t used it every day, but I’ve used it often, and here … Continue reading →

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