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Why I use and support open source software

Alexander G. Chamandy — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:56:07 +0000

Open source software has been around for decades, but the modern open source movement has completely changed the software landscape. It used to be that a small business seeking to run an e-mail, web, file or voice-over-IP server, let alone workstations had to pay through the nose for proprietary solutions that while often were well supported, were so cost prohibitive that the financial overhead imposed significant margin compression.

Tips for starting a business

Alexander G. Chamandy — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:51:00 +0000

Many startups fail because of financial issues. Moving forward too fast with spending, before determining a sound business plan and budget. The best way to avoid these shortfalls is to start off modestly.

The Mad Cowboy (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:03:15 +0000

"Talk by Howard Lyman author of "Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Beef" given in Seattle May 5, 2005."

The Story of Stuff (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:05:16 +0000

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

Citi plugs “accidental” iPhone app security hole

Alexander G. Chamandy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:36:17 +0000

I find it pretty hard to believe that saving a sensitive information file in a hidden location was an accident. Programmers, lead by a specification which was designed by their team (or managers) developed the application to save the file in this manner.

Awakening the sleeping giant

Alexander G. Chamandy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:10:43 +0000

America, wake up and smell the dispersants in the air. The place is here and the time is now for the sleeping giant to emerge from its slumber. We are all too comfortable with our ingrained beliefs and lifestyles to see the monster on the horizon. It's lurching towards us all with its slimy tentacles and toxic breath.

Reducing our consumption of oil

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:15:30 +0000

If there's one thing I'm not capable of anymore it's denial. I can't stand idly by and watch our entire future be thrown away by our would be corporate overlords and this apathetic government who would rather do nothing of substance.

Viruses that steal financial data are a growing threat

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:02:20 +0000

Today's computer viruses are largely financially driven. They target sensitive information such as identities, credit card or bank account numbers and other data that can be used or sold for profit. Many variants exist and they will attack using different strategies.

US stock market bounces on “oversold” technical condition

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:45:23 +0000

On Friday the US stock market enjoyed a bounce because of an extremely oversold technical market condition. These market conditions often happen when there are extreme emotions in the market. It may seem obvious, but excessive greed leads to overbought conditions and fear leads oversold conditions, such as the one we recently experienced.

My love for playing and creating music

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:28:04 +0000

My earliest memories of music date back to when I was about five years old. I remember paying careful attention to the beats and melodies, counting out rhythms and humming the notes. Almost 25 years later that interest blossomed in to a full blown passion for all things musical.