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A Linux Lifeline for an Aging PC

10/28/2025 by Don

I got a telephone call this morning from a person I had never met before. He’d been referrred to me by a mutual friend who I had helped with a technology problem a couple of weeks ago. This fellow said, “my computer is no longer getting security updates and a technician with my internet service … Read more

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon, Linux, Linux Mint, security, sustainability

Sustainability Sells

10/22/2013 by Don

I just finished watching this TED talk on sustainability by the CEO of IKEA. It’s great that a business leader sees the imperative of sustainability and one that is actually saying that it makes sense for business.  [ted id=1850]

Categories Uncategorized Tags Business, climate change, population, sustainability

Sign of the times

07/23/2011 by Don

It’s been incredibly hot and essentially no rain here where I live and it’s gotten me to pondering what it means. I’m not inclined to think that God or the Gods are punishing us for a misdeed. The earth may be reacting to fossil fuel emissions and the climate this summer has certainly changed, but … Read more

Categories Education, Spiritual Tags charter schools, community, culture, educational leadership, sustainability

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