Old Post Archive

This is an archive of several posts I originally made in 2005. Some of the specifics have changed, including the focus of my work from "some design and a some programming" to "full time web development".

In general their message remains valid, so they're worth keeping around.

Six Dumb Ideas

October 13, 2005

Bruce Schneier of Crytpo-Gram and other fame links to a really interesting article by Marcus J. Ranum on “The Six Dumbest Ideas in Computer Security”.…

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Partial Portfolio Posted

September 14, 2005

From late 1995 through early 1998 I worked as an independent print and web designer and had a variety of customers. I was also involved…

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Obligatory Standards

August 19, 2005

Everyone who develops web sites and does any kind of electronic design should be talking about standards. Better yet, they should be conversant in them.…

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Internet on Small Devices

August 11, 2005

I am typing this from a BlackBerry device. While it is impressive to be able to log onto my web site on a wireless device…

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On Hiring a Designer

August 4, 2005

Hiring a designer, whether for web or print can be a risky proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are willing to do…

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