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19/04/2026

!!! Sunshine and Lolly Pops !!! Such a wonderful blue sky
(But is 10m open I wonder)

15/04/2026

I miss my toys :)

MAINFRAME HISTORY
The first z mainframe, the IBM z900, was introduced on October 3, 2000. It was the system that launched the modern z/Architecture era.

It delivered 64-bit computing (while still supporting 24 and 31-bit apps). It had “zero downtime” design with built-in redundancy, and powerful virtualization via PR/SM and LPARs

The result? One machine acting as many— running z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE, z/TPF, and eventually Linux. The z900 didn’t replace the past— it protected it while moving forward.

From the z900 to today’s z17, that foundation still defines the platform.

11/04/2026

Finally, some time to squeeze in for shack projects (6 GHz SDR and its supporting AI cluster for some signal analysis)

05/04/2026

Just need to move to a mountain top overlooking the ocean now ;)

04/04/2026

Mmm.... has Merritt's. Free coffee ☕️☕️☕️👽😎

We're !

The NSF Green Bank Observatory is seeking a Housekeeper/Foodhandler to join our hospitality staff. The hospitality team takes care of meals and rooms for our overnight guests in the Residence Hall, as well as daily lunch for Observatory staff.

Full Time, Seasonal (May - Aug)
Starting rate of $15/hr + great benefits
📍 Green Bank, WV

Apply now: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/aui/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1387

Other job opportunities also available.

04/04/2026

When it's raining and you're in the mood to radio - Lego Tower !!!

28/03/2026

!!! It's COFFEE TIME !!!
I should make the AEDT read upside-down ;)
May the drop bears be with you

(Should i publish the code?)

28/03/2026

Plan E... an opportunity presented itself to rebuild the shack's UTC clock :( bbbbooooooooooo!!!!!
A good dose of lightning and a blackout = nuke systemd :(

27/03/2026

Today in the shack, a custom build Windows 7 Ultimate laptop for the Yaesu FT747GX :) (that's the plan at least lol)