Again, I doubt that anyone I know is reading this. Maybe I should rephrase that and say: other than a search bot, I don't think anyone will ever read this.
Regardless, I thought that having a web "presence" is important. When looking for work we can be anonymous characters, unless we are already known in the industry.
Now with google, pipl.com, facebook, etc. it is possible to look up people like a term in a dictionary. About 5 years ago, I thought it was important to be "alive" on the web, one's name on a numerous projects, publications etc.
I totally disagree. It is best to not be "on the Internet" and keep a private life. Recreating the public sphere by making a life private will not enhance the quality of my life. Maybe just somebody who want to market something!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Learning something new
Lately I have been back on the craze of using my computer for something creative, rather than just consuming the work of others.
There are tons of programs with student or trial periods if I just want to get an idea of what it is like to make 3D structures, multi-layered images or plenty of things I have yet to think about.
A problem remains in the time that I am willing to spend on being able to draw or paint with a good old pencil. Software packages will come and go, however the ability to draw is one that I will have to cultivate!
There are tons of programs with student or trial periods if I just want to get an idea of what it is like to make 3D structures, multi-layered images or plenty of things I have yet to think about.
A problem remains in the time that I am willing to spend on being able to draw or paint with a good old pencil. Software packages will come and go, however the ability to draw is one that I will have to cultivate!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Electronic junk and clutter
It is inevitable : more devices come out, not performing much better than what you already have, but there is strange desire to acquire that latest thing.
iPhone, portable Internet, music, hmmm... I see little reason to continuously communicate what I am doing in life.
Nevertheless, I have come to adore high resolution screens, the trackpoint and decent keyboards, and computer silence. It seems that the basics of computing are not going to change any time soon.
Looking at Intel's Ultrabook, - thin, light and powerful. Well I cannot say that portability is the most important requirement. Heck I would love to be able to bring two laptops with me whenever I travel. I will just in case I have a problem with one, I can use the other.
That being said, I have to find a way to kick my electronic consumption habit. Being satisfied with what I have is not that difficult.
iPhone, portable Internet, music, hmmm... I see little reason to continuously communicate what I am doing in life.
Nevertheless, I have come to adore high resolution screens, the trackpoint and decent keyboards, and computer silence. It seems that the basics of computing are not going to change any time soon.
Looking at Intel's Ultrabook, - thin, light and powerful. Well I cannot say that portability is the most important requirement. Heck I would love to be able to bring two laptops with me whenever I travel. I will just in case I have a problem with one, I can use the other.
That being said, I have to find a way to kick my electronic consumption habit. Being satisfied with what I have is not that difficult.
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