Monthly Archives: November 2013

Virtual Doors Wide Open

Posted on November 15, 2013 by ehurst

I’m tired; I don’t want to work on computers any more. But I must. The motto for my computer ministry is: “Helping you to need less help.” If computers weren’t so complicated and took so much time, I would have … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 14

Posted on November 15, 2013 by ehurst

Sometimes the best you can get is broken. I can’t post on Facebook this morning. I can click a few “likes” if I use a plain text browser and log in via the mobile interface FB offers but I still … Continue reading →

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More Busy Day

Posted on November 14, 2013 by ehurst

Today I worked on my own systems a bit. First, I now remember why I don’t like Mint: They have an irresponsible attitude about security and bug-fix updates coming from their upstream source, Ubuntu. You really have to go out … Continue reading →

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Busy Day

Posted on November 13, 2013 by ehurst

This is what my posts look like when I’m too busy actually working to do a lot of deep contemplation. I fixed a Vista laptop being passed from elder to younger relative. Simple answer: First, unlock the Administrator account. Kill … Continue reading →

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Networking Goats

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ehurst

We can’t imagine life prior to the time of Noah. All we know is that folks weren’t what we now call “civilized.” Civilization is defined as a social structure sufficient to allow living in cities. That structure would include both … Continue reading →

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The Power of Information

Posted on November 11, 2013 by ehurst

It’s fundamental to human nature: People are drawn to power. Everybody wants it, but not everyone wants to wield it themselves. Most people are content to tap into power held by someone else. Few are capable of handling it in … Continue reading →

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Linux for the Common User

Posted on November 10, 2013 by ehurst

Because of my long experience with teaching in general, and teaching Linux in particular, I am a firm believer in task-oriented instruction for computers. I’ve been playing with Linux for about 20 years. I’m not a guru, just a power … Continue reading →

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The World Is Mere Context

Posted on November 10, 2013 by ehurst

Revelation is true knowledge; everything else is just application. Further, you must rise to your own application under God’s command. I cannot make rules for you. The most I am permitted to do is decide if your application conflicts with … Continue reading →

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Job 15

Posted on November 9, 2013 by ehurst

Eliphaz gets downright rude with Job. He says Job is a blustery fool, referring to his defense as the harsh hot wind from the eastern deserts. He accuses Job of encouraging blasphemy from irreverent folks. Eliphaz feels Job’s sin is … Continue reading →

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Our Catholic Friends

Posted on November 9, 2013 by ehurst

We don’t have to be enemies; we can turn a benign eye on any institution. The Roman Catholic Church is highly varied internally for the simple reason that it covers the whole world. The central identity is the institution and … Continue reading →

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