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Starting to Get it, Understanding Computer Programming

By On September 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I just discovered Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, by Abelson, Sussman, and Sussman aka SICP aka The Wizard Book. It’s a computer science text book that introduces computer programing. It uses Scheme, a dialect of LISP, as the example and basis with which to teach.

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Shift Happens

By On December 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Did you Know?

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Justinsomnia’s WordPress install hacked

By On August 21, 2007 · 1 Comment

Justin has an amazing post called Search Engine Marketeers are the new script kiddies. I recommend that ALL WordPress bloggers read it. Especially if you use Dreamhost. (even you non geeks) Basically someone hacked a WordPress theme file on justinsomnia.org and inserted key words to influence Google Ad words. This caused justinsomnia.org to be [...]

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$599 Dell laptop with Ubuntu

By On May 25, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Yep. A pretty dang good deal. Dell laptop with Ubuntu for sale. I think this is a wonderful deal for non-profits. There is little reason left now for NGOs to be shackled to Microsoft products.

Hat tip to Justin.

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The real Computer Monster

By On May 1, 2007 · Leave a Comment

This pre-cookie monster computer eater vid by Henson and Oz is really funny…. for luddite humor.

via boing boing

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