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Peter E. Murray

Library technologist, open source advocate, striving to think globally while acting locally

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  • Tethering a Ubiquity Network to a Mobile Hotspot

    I saw it happen.

    The cable-chewing device
    The contractor in the neighbor's back yard with the Ditch Witch trencher burying a cable. I was working outside at the patio table and just about to go into a Zoom meeting. Then the internet dropped out. Suddenly, and with a wrenching feeling …

     Posted on  April 21, 2020
     and last updated October 04, 2022
     ·  8 minutes reading time
  • Thursday Threads: Mobile Device Encryption, Getty Images for Free

    Just a brief pair of threads this week. First is a look at what is happening with mobile device encryption as consumer electronics companies deal with data privacy in the post-Snowden era. There is also the predictable backlash from law enforcement organizations, and perhaps I just telegraphed how I feel …

     Posted on  October 02, 2014
     and last updated October 02, 2014
     ·  5 minutes reading time
  • Thursday Threads: Payment Card Security, Crap Detection, VoIP in your Hand

    Welcome to the revival of DLTJ Thursday Threads. With the summer over and the feeling of renewal towards this blog and its topics, I'm happy to be back sharing tidbits of technology that I hope you will find interesting. Today's set of threads covers the gnarly security issues behind the …

     Posted on  August 14, 2014
     and last updated August 14, 2014
     ·  4 minutes reading time
  • New Web Expectations and Mobile Web Techniques

    Late last year I was asked to put together a 20-minute presentation for my employer (LYRASIS) on what I saw as upcoming technology milestones that could impact member libraries. It was a good piece, so I thought I'd share what I learned with others as well. The discussion was in …

     Posted on  January 26, 2011
     and last updated January 27, 2011
     ·  6 minutes reading time