David Ellis

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Working on https://alan-lang.org prev @iasql @cardash @uber
MeFather of two, married for 15 years
InterestsProgramming Language Theory, Multithreading/GPGPU, Sci-Fi & Fantasy (of the more uplifting variety), Cooking, Snowshoeing
Githubhttps://github.com/dfellis
Self-propagating malware poisons open source software and wipes Iran-based machines
Development houses: It's time to check your networks for infections.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/self-propagating-malware-poisons-open-source-software-and-wipes-iran-based-machines/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
RFK Jr.’s war on scientific expertise destroyed 27% of agency's advisor panels
Under Kennedy, the health dept. has wiped out 75 advisory boards, corrupted others.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/rfk-jr-s-war-on-scientific-expertise-destroyed-27-of-agencys-advisor-panels/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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@arstechnica Microsoft once again cribbing notes from Valve.

RE: https://techhub.social/@Techmeme/116217175883023041

If anyone needed a reason to not buy a Dell, here is a very compelling one.

30 years later, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a relic of a lost era
Looking back at Dash Rendar, 3DFX cards, and a pivotal moment for Star Wars.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/30-years-later-star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire-is-a-relic-of-a-lost-era/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
This is what all big companies should be doing.
'Abolish ICE' Wins Chicago Snow Plow Naming Contest

Chicago understood the assignment 👏🏼

Comic Sands
@3psboyd you asked to reinstall PagerDuty, too? 😅
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