The new MVC is DSP

In many of my current projects MVC can be broken into Database, Web Service, and Web Page. I call this a DSP application. The Service can be turned to work with a cell phone applet later. I suspect this is the logic behind no API for the iPhone.

Star Wars Fans

In a room full of Star Wars fans there is always one Jar-Jar. If you can't see the Jar-Jar then you're it.

Stuplexity

Stuplexity: A solution that is provided to solve a problem in an extremely non-obvious complex manner when a simple and obvious solution is readily available is said to possess stuplexity.

Example: "The stuplexity of this code is so amazing, I wonder if the programmer knew what a procedure was?"

An informed opinion...

To have an informed opinion one must stay informed.

By population...

I just happened to run across this statistic that makes me wonder what kinds of effects the additional one billion computers expected in the next five years will have if they are mostly owned by Asian users. Programming languages today are structured around western languages. In particular English. If you are not a native English speaker I wouldn't be surprised if some of the prevalent programming constructs aren't alien because they are tailored to an English speaking mind.

Idea: Virtual Neural Net Hardware

In this conversation on slashdot I discuss the possibility of simulating asynchronous neuron interactions in virtual hardware. Specifically I conjecture that the DBus architecture is the right model to attach asynchronous networks to. Hind sight being 20/20 I wish I had developed a prototype of this concept before blurting out the idea on Slashdot. Since the deed is done. I wonder how much interest there is on the internet for developing technology like this. I also wonder if I will play any meaningful part in its development.

I do have quite a few other technologies after my attention. It would be nice if I could use my time to investigate those ideas instead of the ones I get paid for.

Path to Linux happiness: keep it tiny

The number one piece of advice I have for anyone trying to use Linux is: "Only install what you need to survive!" The reason is simple. The more packages you install the more likely it is you'll run into some kind of conflict. The more packages you install the more potential patches you'll need. The more you install the less drive space you'll have.

Keep your Linux install small. If you need that industrial strength hair dryer go ahead and pack it along, but be prepared to ditch something else. For example if you need Beryl you may need to avoid certain graphics packages.