Show Notes
00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Hey I’m Dave… 00:22 - How to automate a local backup of that (cloud) data? 03:30 - I have One Driveand its very delayed in syncing…what’s going on or why? 05:53 - Why does Windows 7 backup need an NTFS formatted removeable storage device for a system image? 06:55 - What’s the biggest loss of data have you experienced? 08:02 - Can the owners of the ‘Cloud’ ‘decrypt’ my data? 09:15 - Why did the cloud go to therapy? 09:38 - Would you have any recommendations for protection against all of the DNS problems of recent times? 10:33 - What happens when datacenters buy all the hardware and cloud is the only option? 11:17 - If all that AI is as powerful as they claim, they could use it to audit software updates for reliabilty impacts before they are pushed out? 13:45 - You seem like a ‘white hat’ hacker. How savvy are you about what happens on the downlow? 15:26 - Ever done a lecture on the physical structure of the cloud? 16:21 - So what is that little Black Book for, eh? ;) 17:28 - Damn i wasnt subscribed Frens!? Oh well, awesome opener Dave! 18:10 - Why can’t training on key functions like logic represented in language bring ALL AI models and products to point of 100% accurate output? 21:19 - AIs using water? Actually, they pull in very little fresh water. 22:17 - Not for nothing - but the IBM machines are System Z - Current is Z17 22:45 - I would like your comment concerning the statement that Microsoft is investigating converting the enrire code base into RUST 25:46 - Hey Dave, did you ever have to write TPS reports? 26:04 - Would you ever consider getting a DEC Aplha and put Windows NT for Alpha on it? 27:13 - Are you going to jump all the way in to DEC history and get a DECsystem-10/DECSYSTEM-20? 28:15 - MSI explanation yes please? 28:28 - I know I’d be interested in learning more from the relative source about Windows installer and MSI files 28:54 - I also would love a MSI deep dive but more importantly - what’s going on with the L322 in the garage? 29:51 - How did you get a concrete slab and a BMW in your attic? 31:02 - Would it take alot to have 3 phase power, never seen a 1 phase connection to the grid even for a small apartment. Any idea why the US and i assume Canada have 1 phase most times? 32:28 - I presume you realize that you COULD power a computer requiring 3-Phase service via a motor-generator set? 33:27 - Now that YouTube is checking ID, is there a place where you can switch location tracking from IP address to passport? 33:57 - I’m not able to access a copy of your audiobook through Audible.= Australia. Are there region restrictions, and can they be lifted? 34:42 - Love the Friendly Giant reference. Was CBC 04 from a Regina station ? 35:25 - Have you considered publishing ShopTalk as a Podcast? 35:40 - Will we ever get a Casey and Finnegan cameo?? Giant Lovers want to know! 37:00 - Just thinking you should do pantomime in the uk next year? 37:26 - The two of you were really having a lot of fun on the pre-Christmas show. I could imagine your spouses saying Do I have to come in there? 38:25 - The Friendly Coder 38:48 - Can you speak about the QIO stuff? 39:02 - You eat your food in WHAT form?.. 39:13 - Umms and ahhs, word of the year and laughter!
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