Monthly Archives: May 2008

Daily Photo 2008-05-13

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Michael Koby

“Late” night coding session. Gotta get the stuff done.

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Why Giving Away Free (or Cheap) Music Works

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Michael Koby

You see, I don’t really like Nine Inch Nails musically. Why? I’ve never really been the “mad at the world” type. Stuff happens, I deal, and move on as best as possible. I’m not saying that Trent Reznor is not talented, in fact I think quite the contrary and find him to be an incredibly talented musician. I just don’t like his music. And a person does not have to like everything. Continue reading →

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links for 2008-05-10

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Michael Koby

Buffy’s Lesbianism News To Sarah Michelle Gellar | Video | MTV (tags: buffy comicbooks)

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Daily Photo (2008-05-09)

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Michael Koby

First daily photo in probably a week. I’ve been sick all week and today is the first day I’ve manage to stay out of bed for more than an hour.

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Consulting Consultants: If You Must Specialize in Something

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Michael Koby

In the article I linked above I touch on something. That something was the idea of specializing in a programming language. Because learning one can help you easily learn many and it can keep you billable and relevant as a consultant. There is more to specializing in a programming language than learning more than one. There is the logic that comes with learning how to develop and program applications that can be transferred to other areas and other platforms, services, and architectures. Continue reading →