Alfred Thompson
alfredtwo.bsky.social
Alfred Thompson
@alfredtwo.bsky.social
Retired computer guy - Software developer and computer science teacher Still advocating for computer science education for all #CSed
I once worked with a computer without instructions for subtraction (no multiply or divide either) and we had to use twos compliment and write routines to do subtraction. Assembly code obviously. I am that old.
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
I ran a simulator which showed the house advantage in roulette. It was amazing how well that edge works over time.
December 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I was pleased with writing about 2000 words today. So, yeah, 5400 words is quite a lot.
December 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I also had the same GPA in high school and college. About the same as yours. In grad school it was a lot higher because there you only have to take courses that are interesting to you.
December 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I've wondered about that myself. Does he even have a sense of humor?
December 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
That makes two of us
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My standard answer to the question "What do you want for [birthday/Christmas]?" is "Less." I'm 72 and I have more stuff than I need or can store.
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I think a lot of people are happy with your choices. I know I am.
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I think Apple is just evil.
December 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM