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Hi, I'm James Briggs, an Internet computer programmer/DBA in Silicon Valley. I've been programming for 20 years for companies like eBay, Cisco, Yahoo!, Apple, Amazon and startups.In my spare time I do Open Source programming and like flying airplanes, karate and studying Asian languages.
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
IMUG Meeting: Smartphones and Social Networking in the US and China
Dave Weir and Brian Zhou of ExtendLogic talked about social networking and mobile software development in China at IMUG tonite. ExtendLogic offers outsourced software development services with Chinese programmers. Currently, there are several massive Chinese social networks. Although they may … Continue reading
Posted in Business, i18n, Psychology, Tech, Toys, User Groups
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SSD Product and Review Links
This is a note containing links on the general topic of low-cost SSD products and reviews for server use and will evolve over time. Note that there are numerous problems with enterprise server use of notebook flash SSDs, that hopefully … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, MySQL, Open Source, Tech, Toys
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Travelling with the Acer Aspire One Netbook
Before my trip to Bali, I decided to buy a Acer Aspire One ZG5 Netbook at Fry’s for $349+tax, and use that instead of my usual 15″ (and 5.5 pounds) notebook. The netbook model was white, ran Windows XP Home, … Continue reading
Posted in Indonesia, Tech, Toys, Travel
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