Monthly Archives: May 2008

Family tech support

Posted on 30 May 2008 by tychay

I’m preparing a list of things to do tomorrow, when it occurs to me:
I wonder if Larry or Sergei ever have to fix their family members’ computers?
If so, that’s got to be the World’s Most Expensive Tech Support.
I wonder how … Continue reading →

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Consultants

Posted on 28 May 2008 by tychay

(I am sitting in a presentation on a web framework in our office conference room given by a former employee who is now a consultant. One of my engineers asks the consultant to give an example from experience where he … Continue reading →

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Never ask a nerd for directions

Posted on 13 May 2008 by tychay

“The front office is to your back that way and to your left,” someone says.
The delivery man walks a bit, gets confused, and looks at me across the floor, “Which way from here?” he points.
“It’s right of that.” I shout … Continue reading →

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GPS everywhere and in everything

Posted on 3 May 2008 by tychay

My computer has a GPS in it using the same SIRFstar III chipset as my hiking handheld, which also doubles as my cycling GPS.
On the Mac, it appears as a “USB-serial” device whose driver is made by Prolific Technology which, … Continue reading →

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