The Best Computer

Hollywood does a great job of showing off technology that might be possible someday. This Friday Steve Jones wonders what amazing computer you'd like to have.

The Best Thing About The Kindle

You might think it's the e-ink screen. It's not.
You might think it's the ability to carry around hundreds of books...

Investing In Your Career

I saw this blog from Jeffrey Yao on investing in your career, and thought it would be a great editorial....

Kindle Update - Encouraging the Kids

I remember when each of my boys started to read a lot. There was a time when both of them...

Learning Priorities

Steve Jones talks a bit about the value of learning for DBAs and other IT professionals.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Guest Editorial: That ain't a Database, it's a Spreadsheet

Phil recently had to draw up a list of 'top ten' pieces of advice for programmers who were starting out as database developers. It is a difficult thing to do when one is immersed in the study of the intricacies and detail of the plumbing of SQL Server.

Restores

Versions of Disaster

Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.