golgappi

I have completed my masters in computer science. I am currently working as a software developer, but I want to start dabbling with physics with the aim to become a computer scientist aiding in physics research.

I have taken discrete mathematics in undergrad, but aside from that I think the first step is to get started with the math. What kind of math should I be looking at? Is there any website/material online that helps people like me ease into physics?

I am not much of a book person, so I'm seeking other alternative. I also don't want to take a formal course. I just want it to be a hobby that I can build upon once my knowledge grows.

All the recent attacks and takedowns got me wondering - in a few years we are bound to move to having smart homes, completely computerized temperature controls in office spaces, hospitals, etc.

Assuming this will be 'normal' in a few years from now, doesn't it mean that cyber 'wars' or attacks can be way more targeted and devastating than real on-the-ground wars? I mean, enemy can target innocents, hit it where it hurts, there is no more a battalion of human soldiers at the border. It all in open space then.

Am I just BSing? What do you think about the possibility and the potential of such things?

Which distro do you use?

What advantage do you see for using a Linux distro as your primary desktop OS rather than Mac or Windows?

Is there anything other OSs can change/add that will make you move towards non Linux OSs?