Ryumaou

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Diary of a Network Geek

CEO Hunt

When I read that title on Australian IT News, I hope I'm not the only one who suddenly pictured a man in a business suit being chased through the jungle by big game hunters.

Actually, come to think of it, that wouldn't make a bad video game. I bet it would sell to a lot of mailroom and IT guys!

No, Thank You, Mr. Spammer

As a result of my ranking in Google, I occasionally get silly spam.

This morning, for instance, I got this e-mail:

Let me know if you're looking to get a higher listing with search engines. I can send you the details first, just let me know how you would like to communicate.
Sincerely,
(insert marketer's name here.)

I responded with:

Higher than what? I'm already the number one hit on Google for Network Geek. After all, how was it that you found me to try and sell to me?

Does Crime Pay?

No.

At least, not according to Bruce Schneier:

Q: All ethics aside, do you think you could make more money obtaining sensitive information about high net worth individuals and using blackmail/extortion to get money from them, instead of writing books, founding companies, etc.?

I accept

I have learned to accept certain things about my life.

I accept that I will never have children of my own.
I very much wanted them and I know I would have made a good father, but it just doesn't seem to be in the cards for me. So, I'll be Uncle Jim to all my friends' kids. I'll have toys at my house and be the cool, pseudo-uncle that they all love to come visit. And, until they breed, I'll be the best uncle I can be to my own niece and nephews.