Tag Archives: computers

Linux, Security and Control

Posted on November 17, 2013 by ehurst

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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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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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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More Virtual War

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ehurst

Our enemy is neither human nor human institutions. I’ve noted in the past the grand overlap between Christian Mysticism and the practice of faith online. Ambition will destroy your work. Our objective is to fight our own fallen nature. Not … Continue reading →

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Virtual War

Posted on November 6, 2013 by ehurst

We are at war. It doesn’t matter if you want to be involved; the war goes on without your active participation. For Christians, it is an extension of our ongoing battle against the demons who want to subjugate us. While … Continue reading →

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Quantum Missionary

Posted on November 5, 2013 by ehurst

Quantum reasoning allows us to integrate fully our personality and character even as we operate on multiple levels in differing contexts. It takes away the Western compartmentalization that leads to neuroses and schizophrenia. The very same mystical ethics that keep … Continue reading →

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Network of Souls

Posted on November 4, 2013 by ehurst

If my religion is called “Kiln of the Soul,” then any covenant community of faith arising from that religion should be called the “Network of Souls.” I’ve offered discussion of DIY Religion in general and DIY Christianity. Both are tightly … Continue reading →

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