Unix turns 40: The past, present and future of a revolutionary OS



Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie in the early days of Unix. You KNOW they were smoking something!

Great article from ComputerWorld.

Unix is 40 in August. Most of my work is done on a series of Linux boxen which ultimately owes its existence to these two men. Mind you Linux is not Unix, but Linux was spawned from Unix enthusiasts so happy birthday Unix!

Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies - Forbes.com

Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies
06.04.09, 12:00 PM EDT
Private insurance isn't covering costs as promised, report's authors say

THURSDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) -- In 2007, medical problems and expenses contributed to nearly two-thirds of all bankruptcies in the United States, a jump of nearly 50 percent from 2001, new research has found.

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OK people, this is getting crazy. Did you know that ALL hospitals in the US are privately owned by Corporations? That's right, that means the primary focus of these corporations, by definition, is MONEY, not your health. I have a friend who is traveling the world right now. She needed a filling in Thailand. She paid $15 US! How much did you pay for your last filling? Was that with Insurance or without? Don't you think something is wrong here? We need legislation that puts a cap on corporate profits or a heavy tax on corporations that profit from a basic human necessity. Profit from necessary health care, education and basic food needs should be illegal! Look what its doing to us!

Eye for an Eye?

I refuse to believe that the killer of George Tiller believes in God. The alleged murderer may believe he is saving children, but he is a vigilante and nothing more.

I also refuse to believe that anyone who makes laws that outlaw personal choice has faith in God. If one truly has faith in God, they know that God will be the judge at the time of their death, It is not up to the individual or group to decide on laws governing choice.

Furthermore, I despise the term atheist. I may not believe in this lofty, hairy man in the sky. I do believe in a Universal Consciousness which comes with it a mutual and undeniable responsibility for all living things. A consciousness that demands exploration of the Universe (past and future) with no restrictions. A consciousness that demands highest moral standards and the infinite and undying search for truth.