It's Only When You Look Back
2 days ago
- #retro-computing
- #tech-evolution
- #personal-blog
- Reflecting on 40 years of computing, from childhood's 8-bit ZX Spectrum to modern cloud-native technologies.
- Started programming at age 10 with Sinclair ZX Spectrum; first program typed from a manual into a rubber keyboard.
- Witnessed technological leaps: from 1200 baud modems and BBS systems to gigabit fiber and multi-core systems with terabytes of memory.
- Founded personal website in 2001; it has evolved through multiple tech stacks, from PHP-Nuke to static Jekyll and containerized deployments.
- Engaged in various tech communities: Solaris packaging with Blastwave, open-source contributions, and blogging about Linux, Solaris, and DevOps.
- Explored retro-computing passions, creating projects like a ZX Spectrum BBS site and contributing to AmigaOS development.
- Current setup uses modern DevOps practices: infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based clusters across three continents.
- Personal growth includes embracing autism diagnosis and using projects to connect with communities, from musicians to retro enthusiasts.
- Website serves as a time capsule, preserving digital footprints and evolving perspectives over 25 years online.
- Looking ahead to 2051, anticipating further technological changes while valuing past experiences and connections.