Retro computing
Dial-up, modems and the machines that made the early internet feel tangible.
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Old systems.
New lessons.
Practical notes and retrospectives from a career spanning dial-up Linux, UNIX and storage through to cloud platforms and DevSecOps.
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Storage & UNIX
Hard-earned lessons from Solaris, Linux and enterprise storage estates.
Infrastructure
Virtualisation, networks and operating complex platforms with intent.
Cloud & DevSecOps
Modern delivery, migration and security without forgetting first principles.
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Before Wi-Fi: Recreating a Linux PPP Dial-up Connection
A hands-on retrospective using pppd, a modem chat script and the sound of the early internet coming to life.
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