Sidekick to the cloud

Recently a lot of people that have Microsft Sidekicks (i don't know anyone that owns one..) lost their data because this particular pda/phone saves it's data on servers instead of on the phone itself.  This is often referred to as "cloud computing" where you are using centralized computing power for processing or storage as opposed as buying a new phone every year or so for a new upgrade.  Google gmail and apps are a good simplified example of cloud computing.  All your data and mail is held on Google's servers instead of like Outlook Express or other email clients where you would store the mail on your computer gathering and harboring viruses.

A ton of cynics seemed to just attack this because a few thousand people lost their data and we're marking it as the disappointment to cloud computing.  Microsoft is ever so slowly restoring everyone's data back to their phones, but I'd like to challenge the naysayers at their own game.  How many times have you lost data on your computer?  Hard drive crashes, viruses, glitches, lightning storms, oops I installed that wrong - go back go back go back..Crap!  For me it is an immeasurable amount despite my irregular backups and more careful installs.

I think cloud computing will be a key to the future of computing as bandwidth gets greater and greater.  Using "smart terminals" will increase our capabilities for mobility.  Being able to access the same information from your phone as you do with your computer can be a huge benefit.

I think the failure of Microsoft is certainly their ability to recover individuals data in a timely manner.  However, as computing moves more and more towards cloud computing, at least we have a great case study to look at on what not to do in regards to data storage and recovery.

mdd

Father Knows Best, But So What.

I have been getting a kick lately out of my two boys, Jack (3) and Elliott (2).  They are full of destructive energy and can wreck a room in seconds.

The most amazing part is that I see myself in them and I see my Dad in me.  Continuously phrases bellow out like, "This is the last time...I mean it..this is the last time!"  "I'm not going to tell you again. No really, this is the last..time."  Don't forget the countdown effect.  "I"m going to give you 3 seconds...1...2..." Nothing ever happens until you say 2 and make a face of astonishment that they haven't moved.

The funniest though is watching my son Jack, he procrastinates terribly when he doesn't want to something.  Drops his shoulders, drags his feet, elongates every syllable as he explains he doesn't want to do something.  He puts so much effort into not doing something that he could have just done it already.  Just like I always did...  I remember very vividly how hot my Dad got under the collar when he was trying to push me along to do something and I resisted with all my worth.

It does give me some comic relief though.  I find myself getting really frustrated and then I just kind of giggle as I hear my Dad's voice coming out of my mouth as I rant.

Elliott on the other hand is the strongest willed child - no scratch that - person I've ever known.  I'm told I can be stubborn at times, but I'm pretty sure he takes this after his mother.

Talk soon,

Michael

Duke Nukem Reported to be Dead!

At the time of this writing it appears that 3D Realms the developers of the Duke Nukem video game series has pulled the plug. It is rumored that 3d has turned down a buying offer of $30 million for the pending release "Duke Nukem Forever".
It is hard to picture a world without the Duke of Nukes in it. Mr. Nukem has brought us so many memorable quotes that have embedded themselves into our pop culture....and some thtat didn't.

"Time to kick ass and chew some bubble gum.... and I'm out of gum."

"Half man, half animal....all dead!"

"I'm not going to fight you. I'm going to kick your ass!"

"I'm going to get medieval on your asses!"

"Now you see me. Now you're dead!"

"You invincible head shot scripted cheater!"

"Death before disco!""It's my way or.... Hell, it's my way!"

"Come get some!""It's down to you and me....you freak!"

"Your ass is grass and I got the weed whacker!"

"There's only two ways this can end, and it both of them, You Die!"

He will certainly be missed...rest in pieces.

Broken Illusion

Nothing quite so beautiful as the imaginary pretense. Nothing quite as needful as the anticipated suspense. Living the dream on borrowed time before the eyes of fools are opened.
Present without lust living with longing. Present with faith living without light.
Uniqueness, you state your claim but only if everyone else agrees. Down on your knees ask for more and even more Never say please. What is the need?
Illusion is broken. Trust, you have none. Because, I see. She sees. He sees. Why can’t you?