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Linux, Security and Control

Running Linux doesn’t merely put you in charge of things; it grants a sense of power you won’t easily get from Windows or Mac. But it’s really about the people involved. The primary reason Linux computers seldom get viruses is … Continue reading →

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Job 16

Do we tire yet of the endless back and forth between Job and his foolish comforters? We should tire even more quickly of Western theologians. They consistently fail to understand Job and, despite lip service to the contrary, end up … Continue reading →

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Virtual Doors Wide Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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