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The crash of Windows OS-driven systems around the world reminds me of an incident

The crash of Windows OS-driven systems around the world reminds me of an incident I had in my previous organization.  I was the project manager of a small project with about 10 developers. The client was and is one of the biggest companies in India. We were in the last week before the project go-live. All coding was completed and just awaiting client sign-off. It was a Friday. We all went home happy as Monday was our sign-off date.  One of the network support guys ran a patch we were on Windows 2007 server. It was the wrong patch for the build. All the developers were using desktops which were connected to the network. At the end of the day, we usually left PCs on while monitors would be switched off. This wrong patch corrupted every system we had. The tech lead called me on Saturday, he had come to… The crash of Windows OS-driven systems around the world reminds me of an incident

The number of nuclear bombs required

I have always pondered this question: What is the number of nuclear bombs required to provide an individual with a sense of security? Is it a singular bomb, a couple, or an extensive arsenal numbering in the thousands? Recently, I stumbled upon a list featuring various countries alongside their corresponding numerical values. The United States and Russia showcased counts nearing five thousand, while India and Pakistan showed three-digit figures. It is indeed reassuring to acknowledge that these numerous nuclear warheads, working diligently to safeguard our well-being. The peace of mind derived from knowing that if thousands of warheads aim at us, an equal number target our adversaries cannot be understated. However, let us now delve into this some more: how many of these destructive weapons possess the capability to obliterate our planet? Furthermore, once the initial onslaught commences, who remains capable of launching any remaining missiles? Consider the analogy of… The number of nuclear bombs required

A piece of me

I have been blogging for more than a decade. This blog represents a piece of me, of myself. Over the years I have been regular, indifferent, and sometimes ignored this site. Recently, I went through some of the posts I have added over the years. It was fun, especially reading the posts on topics like exercising. It showed the phases I had gone through and the changes I made in my routine. A blog can be a journal, a diary with inputs on your thoughts and actions over time. By publishing it, our thoughts are shared with the world. Others may read it or ignore it. That is ok. Those words would remain there, etched for eternitya humble contribution to making this a better place for everyone. A piece of you added to the tapestry of the world of ideas and thoughts. After all, this diversity in our thoughts is… A piece of me