Having moved on from virtual machines and virtualization, it would seem that this technology is destined for the scrap heap. But as with most things in enterprise computing, old technology doesn’t just go away.
Nvidia’s GTC was an absolute spectacle; it was also a different kind of keynote than before ChatGPT, which is related to Nvidia’s need to dig a new kind of software moat.
But not of who, how, and why. Start by looking here: That’s a page of TV Guide, a required resource in every home with a TV, through most of the last half of the 20th century. Every program w…
When you’re driving a car down a road, you might get a bit stuffy and decide to roll your windows down. The air will flow in, the wind will get louder, and the sensation of moving will intensify. Your engine will start working a bit harder–and louder–to maintain the same speed. Every sensation will tell you that you’re moving faster, but lowering the window has increased your car’s air resistance, and you’re actually going slower.
Photo by Om Malik I have become a big fan of vintage fountain pens. When I saw this lovely Ebonized Pearl WASP Clipper, I immediately fell in love with it. This is quite a rare find. Most collector…
Say No to 'Ship It' Culture: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Paul Scanlon argues for the return of the manual install guide, citing Astro as an example. Forget 'ship it' culture, he advises, and you'll win in the end.
As AI models become more prevalent, even old data is being given new purpose, so companies need to evaluate data critically and determine what they really need to retain.
Observability is a bit of a hot topic, and while it’s increasingly been playing a larger role in engineering strategy, I think the way it’s presented can often...
Observability in decentralized applications poses several unique challenges that need to be resolved and traditional solutions might not be sufficient.