This podcast explores the prevalence of legacy operating systems, discussing their presence in various devices and data centers. It highlights the security risks and challenges associated with outdated systems like Windows XP. The importance of portability in operating systems and containers is emphasized, along with the role of POSIX in ensuring compatibility. The resistance to system D and challenges of legacy operating systems are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the continued use and relevance of COBOL, its association with mainframes, its rise and decline in the banking industry, challenges of migrating from COBOL, blue-green deployments and the future of COBOL, and the beauty and relevance of learning COBOL.

The podcast explores the rise and fall of Hadoop, discussing its importance and current relevance. It delves into the challenges of implementing Hadoop and the introduction of Ansible Lightspeed. The hosts also discuss the declining popularity of Hadoop due to emerging technologies and the importance of staying curious and following passions. They reflect on technology and invite listener feedback.

This podcast explores the challenges and limitations of old hardware in legacy systems. It discusses the issues and high replacement costs of outdated technology, the impact of outdated hardware on productivity and system failures, integration challenges with old hardware, and the development of an AI solution to enhance automation and bridge the skills gap. The chapter also touches on the reasons why organizations still use legacy hardware and provides insights on potential solutions.

The podcast explores the importance of learning and embracing legacy technology in the tech industry. They discuss the challenges and benefits of working with older hardware and software, emphasizing the value of curiosity and resourcefulness in problem-solving. The hosts also highlight the significance of maintaining relationships with experts in legacy systems and how understanding legacy technology can open up career opportunities. They encourage listeners to share their experiences and discuss upcoming topics such as old languages, hardware, and databases.

The last few years have been a weird time for everyone, and while the tech industry is seeing a lot of change, not all of it is inspiring. Navigating market shifts can be tricky, stressful, and terrifying. But that’s just the beginning of the equation. When the going gets tough, what can help us grow?

Launching a new product should be cause for celebration. All too often in the tech industry, launch day is a source of worry, and in the worst cases, scrambling panic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What can we learn from the gaming industry’s frequent launches? Why is it so difficult to get launch day right? And why aren’t companies better prepared for the problems they know are coming?

Repetitive tasks can be the worst part of a job. They take time, they take focus, but they don’t typically spark creativity. That is, until you try to automate them. What kinds of tasks are ripe for automation? Which ones are best left to do yourself? And what does it take to automate away the drudgery?

We closely examine different aspects of technology— data storage, AI, software development, and hardware capabilities. But one part of that equation often goes ignored: The energy grid. It’s an unfortunate truth, but the datacenters we depend on to address everyday challenges can themselves be a drain on our global resources. How do technologists reconcile the work they do with the rising environmental impacts? And how do we work together to find a solution?

We have some one-off episodes to share while we are hard at work on our new series. This week, we tackle speaking at tech conferences. Tech talks aren’t just for unicorn CEOs and high-profile prodigies. With a little bit of work, anyone can speak at a conference. Our guests go over the preparation, dish about showtime jitters, and share a few tips for when things go awry on stage.