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Looking Back at a Lifetime of Tech Choices - Lessons Learned

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Overview

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Explore a humorous and insightful conference talk that challenges the notion of "poor tech choices" through personal anecdotes and industry experiences. Delve into the speaker's journey through various technologies, from the Cleveland Freenet to WordPerfect, Perl, and Tivoli. Discover how seemingly questionable decisions can lead to valuable lessons and unexpected opportunities in the tech world. Gain perspective on the ever-evolving nature of technology and learn why there may be no such thing as a truly poor technical choice. Reflect on the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and embracing change in the fast-paced tech industry.

Syllabus

intro
preamble
about leon
this is an oyster talk
there's no such thing as a poor technical choice
the cleveland freenet
10 years later...
it's always dns...
wordperfect
my newsletter phase
perl
tivoli
sms not pictured
10 lbs of sh*t in a 5 lb sack
standing on the shoulders of...
the career move
poor technical choice rubbernecking
alerts don't suck, your alerts suck
choose your own disaster
"there's always a next thing" - seth godin
what's the real lesson?
misspent youth
how do you devrel?
there are no poor technical choices because...
are you irritated?

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