There are a lot of software frameworks out there, most available for ‘free’ as in a Siren’s Song. The laws of thermodynamics are still in effect, making most of these worth something less than their original price. (more…)

The peculiar popularity of social media is giving rise to a new class of phishing and security risks. Another digital variant of Gresham’s Law, the legitimate is being driven out by the fake. The best protection is to Just Say No, without saying anything.
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Nature is full of lessons that we can profitably apply. Some of them can take surprising forms. Our Number Two Cat provided an insightful lesson on software development, although it took a while for us to recognize it. (more…)