Tom and Chunga both developed a passion for computers in a similar way. Neither one of them started out as a "software guy". Rather, they each got started by building and modifying their own custom built computers. They were "hardware guys", first! That just how it was back in the day.
Today, things seem to be much different, with modern engineers and developers cutting their teeth in software, and staying in that field for their entire careers. Tom says that most modern developers have little to no understanding of the hardware their creations actually run on! Is that a good thing? Tom will explain many of the reasons this can happen, and he has a bunch of opinions on wether or not it's good for both individuals and companies. Listen now!
Join the Salt Project community and start using Salt in just a few minutes!
Why Do Software Companies "Pivot" at the Drop of a Hat?
PyPi Is Having Malware and Phishing Problems
VMware Explore! We Saw Some Great Stuff!
Python Packaging and Distribution. IT SUCKS!!!!
In-Person Meetings & Overcoming the "Imposter Syndrome"!
What Do You Want In a Data Center?
**BONUS EPISODE** Tom and Chunga Screwed Up!
How Secure Is Your Tech Job?
Fitness and Tech / Tech and Fitness!
What Does a Chief Open Source Officer Actually Do?
Open Source is Dominant--and Dangerous!
**Bonus** Free Flow Friday -- "The Offer"!
Untrue Tech Based Conspiracy Theories
Ancient Egypt and Modern Tech, More Alike Than You Think!
Crypto Has Crashed--Yet Again.
Why Big Corporations Buy Other Big Corporations
Demonic Computing!
Real "Virtual" Relationships In Tech
The Escalating Video Card War!
Tech Professionals! Do You Have "The Storm"?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked
Zero-Shot
Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked: Tech past, tech future
The Unbelivable Truth - Series 1 - 26 including specials and pilot
Lex Fridman Podcast