The first Microprocessor was born 50 years ago (the Intel 4004). I suspect it would not have been possible to conceive of the possibility of the Microprocessor fifty years earlier back in 1971. It would take another 25 years before the first computer would be developed in 1945. Thinking about this made me wonder if … Continue reading
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My most outrageous blog post ever
Here we are, almost two years from the time the Covid 19 changed the world, and this is far from over. I have watched with interest and concern how various governments, institutions, and people have dealt with this challenge. The rapid development of vaccines has been a bright start on a somewhat cloudy night. While … Continue reading
My book is now available on Amazon, Apple and Barnes, and Noble.
My book is now available on all formats at Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes and Noble. I have gotten great feedback from those that have read it. If you are not one, please buy my book and even more importantly read it. Thanks. Amazon Apple Barnes and Noble It has been on Amazon for three … Continue reading
Traveling in the Time of Covid
Since the age of 18, when I left San Francisco as a merchant marine and sailed to Asia, I have traveled extensively through the world. It was not always easy. The virus put a dent in that early in 2020, and I am just recovering from those restrictions. Right now, my wife and I are … Continue reading
These are the good old days
. Lately, I have been feeling very pessimistic about the future of humanity because we have so many daunting challenges ahead of us. But, generally, the leaders of most countries are only interested in their own power and do not want to take the required actions. I suggest you read this thoughtful article by Richard Heinberg, … Continue reading
Thinking Outside the Coffin
There is a famous saying, “think outside the box.” It means not thinking traditionally. Some people (I am one) are described as people who can think outside the box. Generally, it is thought of as a positive trait in the abstract, but it is often discouraged in reality. I call this kind of thinking “thinking … Continue reading
Saif Mansour
Saif Mansour, an amazing man, died suddenly a few days ago. Soon after I left Intel in 1999 and started The Avram Miller Company, I got a letter from Saif (we still got letters in those days). He was just 21 and finishing his last year at Brown. Saif asked me to consider hiring him … Continue reading
I have been animated
For the last two months, I have been doing podcasts and video interviews regarding my book, The Flight of a Wild Duck, recently published. It has been an exciting and largely enjoyable experience. Most of the podcasts were audio, although I would have video communication with the person interviewing me. One podcast was the Silicon … Continue reading
Personal Digital Assistants
I am in the process of writing a series of essays about the history of today’s smart phone which was the result of the convergence of many different independent developments, including Personal Digital Assistance, mobile phones, two way pagers, digital cameras, music players and GPS devices. I am going to start with Personal Digital … Continue reading
Forty five years of not being Steve Jobs
Much is being written about Steve Jobs on this, the tenth anniversary of his death by people that knew him much better than I did. But Steve Jobs played a big role in my life or, better said, in my mind. So I thought I would share a bit of my history with him. We … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 