As always, been meaning to write up a little bit but never quite
squeaked out the time to do so. I've got a little bit of time this
week so I dusted off the ol' G3 to get my phlogging on. This will
also be the device I'm planning on using for the old computer
challenge this year, and also the G4 iBook when I have to be
portable. It's a pleasant enough machine to tool around on, but
I'm not quite convinced I enjoy it for phlogging as much as my old
box connected to a serial terminal. I think I prefer the focus
there, and the bigger characters are a bonus as well.
I've been reading The Undersea Network recently which has inspired
me to think about communication and networking again lately. So
far it's an interesting read that makes me think more about the
social and communal impacts of the network and our demands placed
upon them. Don't be alarmed if I start banging on about resilient
radio networks and the necessary changes for data and distance
that will require. It would be fantastic to meet enough people in
order to start creating a decentralized network here, but most
seem content with the status quo. Perhaps I should lower my
throughput and aim for longer distances instead.
Finally I'm trying to get my thoughts gathered regarding search
over the past few years. It's become a hotter issue now for
reasons you all are likely aware of, but this may be an
opportunity to try something new, if we are able to slow down for
a moment.
That's probably the core, isn't it? Lately I've been finding
myself in smaller and smaller spaces out of necessity and choice.
Perhaps that's how things always are, and hopefully something was
accomplished to ease movement of future travelers.
