Executive summary: The majority of car enthusiasts care more about engine power than pollution. This especially rings true in America where consumers can easily modify hardware and software of their diesel engines. Ten minutes and a couple hundred dollars makes a significant change. Thus it has become common to find consumers seeking personal power gains … Continue reading Diesel FTW: Throw the Book at Clean Cheaters
First, in terms of disclosure, let me just get out of the way that I don’t prefer Android or iOS. They’re both too centrally managed for my taste. Call me a deviant hacking anti-communist if you must but I’m a fan of Linux on my handset, which is why I keep buying the awesome Nokia … Continue reading Android is Winning (Still)
A CFO.com interview with Mark Russinovich is funny. Mark’s done a lot of really stellar work on technical issues but the interview reveals more about his social and economic philosophy. They introduce him by comparing him to Edison. They probably meant this as a compliment. Russinovich is to rootkits as Edison was to electricity Edison … Continue reading Edison of Rootkits
Sort of…the foundation behind car racing today is petroleum — burning tires, brakes, oil, gasoline, just to name the obvious stuff. Before I get to the story, however, I first want to mention that racing cars is big among Silicon Valley success stories. Many high-tech firms where I have worked have brought their wasteful and … Continue reading IndyCar Goes Green