Ever had a question regarding me or my work?
This section covers answers to a few possible questions one might ask. I tried to group them into categories.
Occasionally, I update this page to synchronize it with reality.

General

What software did you use to build these sites?

I have used a simple ASCII text editor for web-related programming (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) since 1999. I discovered Sublime Text 2 in 2012, and I still use it. A plain text editor allows me to use my imagination for the design, layout, and graphical theme of my sites.

What hosting provider do you use?

All my sites and downloadable content were previously stored on one or more self-operated private servers, part of the AGNET infrastructure. Since 2017, everything has been served by an enterprise datacenter. The content is provided as-is, for educational and knowledge-sharing purposes.

Have you quit playing the electric guitar?

I sold my electric guitar, DIY tube amplifier, and all related gear in 2007. I have set the Vremuri project on hold. Back in 2013, I bought a Peavey tube amplifier, and in 2021 I received an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro electric guitar as a birthday gift from my wife. So I'm still playing the guitar. I even record soundtracks for my overlanding videos.

Are you into music, then?

Not exactly. But I like composing simple, minimalist electric guitar riffs. For some time, I fooled around with a vintage Yamaha SY-77 synthesizer. While it was fun, it was not my call, so I abandoned the idea. Sometimes I miss it and think that I shouldn't have sold it. Thus, I might as well search for another synthesizer. One that is easier to program.

Still driving the Passat B4?

Not anymore. I discontinued the project in 2012, and I sold the car in 2013. These days I drive something else. Still fun to drive but less fun to talk about.

What about the Home Office?

I discontinued the Home Office project in 2015. Most of the hardware was decommissioned and sold. I still have some enterprise-grade hardware that made it into the current AGNET infrastructure, which has been upgraded anyway. I still have a home office, but I don't consider it a project anymore. It's just a necessity these days.

Can I find you on social networks?

No. I think that social networks distract me from doing meaningful things.

What about forums?

Yes. Every so often, I write on retrocomputing and electronics forums. But I am not very active, so it is not even worth mentioning.

Are you married?

Yes. Twice at the same time: my wife and engineering.

Why is there no comments section?

Reading comments takes a lot of time and energy. I don't want you to waste your time writing comments that I would mostly never read.

What do you do in your spare time?

I ride my bicycle, I do overlanding, and I read computer programming and system architecture literature. Occasionally, I read scientific publications online, and sometimes I watch documentaries or read books. I like to learn new things.

Do you ever do anything else besides work?

Yes I do. More work! Apart from that, I've got my life, and I am not going to step into details.

Computer Programming

Do you still program software?

Yes, I do, time permitting. I opened a GitHub account to share some of my open-source projects. But most of my software will remain closed-source for now.

What is your favorite programming language?

Object Pascal, by far. Second to that is x86 assembly language. Sometimes I also use plain C or C++.

Electronics

Do you continue with microelectronics research?

Of course. I designed a lot of computer cards for the ISA bus. And I still have some big projects on my radar. Check the Microelectronics site for more details.

What are your current projects?

I am working on vintage audio restorations. Before you ask, I rarely sell the gear that I restore, and I don't offer repair services. Related articles might appear from time to time on the Vintage Audio site. I am not a collector, and I always use the units that I restore.

Why did you quit working with tubes?

I didn't quit. Even though my Vacuum Tubes site has not been updated for a long time, I have plans to design and build a new dual monoblock tube amplifier.