Academic Publishing's Double-Dip—Plus AI

Taxpayers fund research. Then, pay up again for journal subscriptions. Sometimes pay even a third time for “open access” fees. And now—new twist—they might have to pay for AI licenses that publishers want to sell back to universities.

Reflecting on Doctoral Supervision

As a part of a course I am taking on doctoral supervision we had to write a reflective journal based on some of our reading. Here’s a couple of thoughts.

Go Linux #03 / Choose your Destiny

Linux distributions offer a diverse range of options due to the open and flexible nature of GNU/Linux. Instead of a single, monolithic version, users can choose from various alternatives tailored to different preferences and needs.

Go Linux #02 / Preparing for the Quest

The internet is riddled with content for Linux beginners. Most of that content, I have come to realise, lacks a lot of basic understanding of Linux as a whole. In my experience, there are three basic things you need to consider before committing to Linux: app availability, distributions, and user interface (desktop environment).

Go Linux #01 / The Call to Adventure

What is GNU/Linux and why do I use it? In short, it’s a free and open operating system that’s at the cutting edge of technology, aligns with my values, and is just so much fun.