Library Jargon

So. Library jargon. I can't decide if that's fun or not.  I'm glad that libraries have their own jargon just like other professional groups, but the thought of learning all if it is daunting.  Especially if the acronyms are different in different states and regions.  It would be awesome if there was a universal library jargon so that you would only have to learn one set of acronyms, but I realize that is impossible.  Oh, well.  I guess that's the price you pay to be a professional, no?

The History of Computers

After reading a few articles about the history of computers, I find it interesting that everything we think or imagine can be reduced down to two numbers, 1 or 0.  Binary code is quite fascinating, though far more complex than I am able to understand.  What is more fascinating is that computers use binary code to do everything that I want it to.  I mean how awesome is it that I can write a blog or play Frontierville and everything that I see on my computer is combinations of binary code.  It reminds me of the Matrix. Crazy awesome. 

Another awesome thing that I learned from these articles is that one of the first computers that Apple creates was called Lisa.  Awesome.   Not so awesome is that they were too expensive and there are over 2,000 Lisas in a landfill.  Boo!  I don't like the idea of any kind of Lisa being in a landfill.  : (

This article made me think about the future of the computers and microchips and that, as always, gives me mixed feelings.  First, that's awesome that people can create such vast and cool things that might be able to save people or help healthcare.  But, secondly, I always get a little creeped out by the idea that computers and microchips can become self-actuating or some such thing.  Can anyone say the Matrix or the Terminator????

My First Blog

This is my first Blog. YAY!