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by ubassman

Updated: August 24, 2020

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Updated: August 24, 2020

25 Years in IT

by ubassman

Updated: August 24, 2020

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I’m retired now but I spent close to 25 years working in IT. A good portion of that was spent working in network security. So, this Dilbert cartoon struck a chord with me. There have been plenty of… Read More

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Woodside 4th of July

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25 Years in IT

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