Runtime Arguments
Conversations about technology between two friends who disagree on plenty, and agree on plenty more.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Runtime Arguments
Latest Episodes
19: Data centers - Don't we have enough already?
Data centers are sprouting up every where. Do we really need more of them?In this episode, Jim and Wolf talk about what data centers are, how prevalent they are and what it takes to build them.We talk about the sizes and energy us...
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18: The one where Jim asks Wolf questions
This episode is a little different from our normal format.When you listen to podcasts, watch Youtube videos or even sit in a conference room listening to a speaker, they almost always will mention things and assume you know what they are...
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Episode 18
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1:02:21
17: Does my key fob have more computing power than the Lunar lander?
When people talk about the power of their computers, we've heard all kinds of claims:I have more power on my desktop computer than the Apollo had to put a man on the moonThe phone in my pocket has more power than the Apollo...
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Episode 17
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1:09:22
16: Do you have all the right tools in your toolbox?
Wolf has lots of great information about the tools you should consider using when developing software projects. Jim chimes in with his own ideas.TakeawaysJust a few take-aways this episode and I hope by this point you have ...
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Episode 16
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1:34:01
15: POSIXLY_CORRECT - What it means to be POSIX Compliant
Listen in as Jim describes what POSIX is, what it means to be "POSIX Compliant" and why you should (or shouldn't) care.Hosts:Jim McQuillan can be reached at jam@RuntimeArguments.fmWolf can be reached at wolf@RuntimeArgumen...
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Episode 15
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