February 15, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Who did I just hire!?
These days it’s not uncommon to interview someone over Zoom and never actually meet them in person. A friend recently told me they hired a great candidate for their Kubernetes senior engineer position. This was a big deal. Kubernetes-savvy people are rarer … Continue reading
February 11, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on VMware Finds Linux Malware on the Rise
Linux is largely secure. Sure, it has security problems like any other operating system, but they tend to get fixed quickly and completely. Unfortunately, if you don’t install Linux correctly on your servers or clouds, while you may not be … Continue reading
February 10, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Elon Musk’s net worth will exceed $1 Trillion thanks to SpaceX
There’s rich — Amazon’s Jeff Bezos with not quite $200-billion and Microsoft’s Bill Gates with $132-billion — and then there’s Elon Musk rich: Approximately $241-billion. But, according to a note, “SpaceX Escape Velocity … Who Can Catch Them?” by Morgan … Continue reading
February 8, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on 5G is finally ready for business
For years, I’ve been writing about 5G and telling you why you shouldn’t invest in it. The bottom line has been that 5G simply hasn’t been able to deliver on its high-speed, low-latency promises. But, finally, things have changed. Today, 5G can … Continue reading
February 7, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Intel invests in open-source RISC-V processors, creates billion-dollar fund
RISC-V International, the global open hardware standards organization, has announced that Intel has joined RISC-V at the Premier membership level. Let that sink in for a minute. Intel, which has made billions from its closed-source, complex instruction set computer (CISC) x86 processors, … Continue reading
February 1, 2022
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Bitcoin: Delusions of money
Bitcoin is more popular than ever. Businesses such as AT&T, Microsoft, Visa, and PayPal all accept payment by Bitcoin and even small companies are getting into cryptocurrency. According to an HSB survey, one-third of US small and medium-sized businesses accept cryptocurrency as payment. If you … Continue reading