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Peter Venton OBE, BSc, CEng, MIET – former Major Programme Review Chairman for HMG UK on Digital DemocracyJuly 26, 2019
In this exciting and provocative book, Ken argues that the general-purpose computer and the software built around it hasn’t changed,…
Capers Jones III on Digital DemocracyJuly 26, 2019
‘This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with software quality, hacking, malware and cybercrime. It covers the waterfront on…
ken@sipantic on Infallible AutomationJuly 26, 2019
The new book on this subject is ‘Digital Democracy’ and survival in cyberspace.

BBC News: Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists' July 19, 2021
I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists' - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57881364* Disclaimer *The BBC is not responsible for the content of this email, and anything written in this email does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the email address nor […]
The 5 mass extinction events that shaped the history of Earth — will the 6th be Cyber failure? Inspired by Live Science May 20, 2021
https://www.livescience.com/mass-extinction-events-that-shaped-Earth.html
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Welcome to the era of the mega-hack | ZDNet March 15, 2021
https://www.zdnet.com/article/welcome-to-the-era-of-the-mega-hack/
On-board diagnostics - Wikipedia January 30, 2021
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-board_diagnostics#OBD-II_diagnostic_connector
Download UF2 file January 30, 2021
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/pico/getting-started/static/5d8e777377e8dbe23cf36360d6efc727/pico_micropython_20210121.uf2
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Pico – Raspberry Pi January 30, 2021
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/pico/getting-started/
LAMBDA: The ultimate Excel worksheet function - Microsoft Research January 29, 2021
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/lambda-the-ultimatae-excel-worksheet-function/
Raspberry Pi UPS: A Very Simple Solution January 26, 2021
https://homediyelectronics.com/projects/raspberrypi/ups/
www.allspectrum.com/mopower/ January 26, 2021
http://www.allspectrum.com/mopower/