Singing in the Wilderness

@gtwilson I had AC/DC on earlier on high volume…

@matigo Land?

The AI course started, so there goes my free time…

[We] first experimentally evaluate whether it is possible to compromise a computer program using physical DNA.
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> Our exploration of this question lead us to synthesize DNA strands that, after sequencing and post-processing, generated a file; when used as input into a vulnerable program, this file yielded an open socket for remote control.

And that's just on page 1.

Via Compromising Computers with Synthesized DNA, Privacy Leaks, and More [dnasec.cs.washington.edu]

@phoneboy Interesting. I've only been on security / operating system-level engineering teams building things that either integrate as part of a whole product (a set top box) or in support of the company's service. I've never really had to sell software. Have you been a part of selling enterprise software?

So, Ulysses [ulyssesapp.com] is switching to a subscription model. I haven't been using it much lately, but their post [medium.com] on the subject is quite interesting and illuminating (at least, it was for me) on the economics of app development.

@lograh I'm so very happy with it :D

@nitinkhanna A Fujufilm X-Pro2 [fujifilm.com] with the cheapest 35mm lens you can find for the camera.

@matigo Thank you, wasn't expecting that level of vibrance right off the camera.

Today's picture: a bicycle on the street on the way to get coffee. Side note: one thing I love about this new camera is that it fits in my jacket pocket.