Author Archives: Wayne
I’m Now Writing for Ars Technica Open Ended
Big news… really really big breaking news… Starting today, I’m writing daily news blurbs for the Ars Technica Open Ended news-oriented journal about Linux and open source in general. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for quite some … Continue reading
Posted in Off-Topic
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Ubuntu Human Theme for the iPhone
A member of several Ubuntu collaboration teams, including Ubuntu-Artwork has recreated the ubiquitous Human Theme for the iPhone. He plans on updating it for a simultaneous release with Hardy Heron. I was able to catch up with the creator and … Continue reading
Fun With xwinwrap in Compiz Fusion
I’ve been occasionally looking for something in Linux that would spruce up the place. Right now, my desktop is an minimalistic and functional solid black background. I’d like to do more with the space. Not just put up an image … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, Video
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My Cat Bubba Posts Videos and Twitters using an EeePC and Ubuntu
MAKE blogged about plants that notify the owner via text message or Twitter status update that they need water, and even thank their owners when they’re watered. This got me thinking – why not a cat who sends a tweet … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, Video
Tagged bubba the cat, jungle crawler, junglecrawler, Linux, motion, twittering cat, Ubuntu
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gOS Space and myMiniPC: Bling-Enabled Desktop for Myspace
The 100+ million “average joe” Myspace users are about to get mind blowing eye-gasm with the brand new myMiniPC with gOS Space 2.9 – and I’m not talking about some spicy profile pictures. Combining the Avant Window Navigator dock and … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, Video
Tagged average joe, everex, gOS, gos space 2.9, Linux, myminipc, Review
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Review: Four GPS Software Packages for Linux
I picked up a new Pharos iGPS-500 GPS Receiver from Newegg.com earlier this week for under 60 bones. When I opened it up, found out exactly how absolutely TINY it is. The “Actual Size” denotation on the box is slightly … Continue reading
I Was Rickrolled by a TTY Relay Operator
There is a first time for everything. Like calling Microsoft on April Fools’ Day to help uninstall Linux. I’d like to share what happened earlier today: I received a TTY Relay call. Relay calls happen all the time, but this … Continue reading
What Happens When You Call Microsoft Support To Remove Linux?
This April Fools’ Day it needs to be special. And by special, I mean truly EPIC. I’ve been brainstorming for weeks about what I would do, and I’ve had some real killer ideas that would unfortunately fall flat on their … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, Microsoft, Video
Tagged install windows xp, microsoft support, uninstall linux
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Twitter Clients for Linux
I would venture to say that I’m enjoying my time spent on Twitter. I’ve been using it as sort of a micro-blog that lets me connect with friends I’ve made on this site and keep my pulse on the collective … Continue reading
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Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 Release Notes Rewritten in Plain English
If you have been using Windows all your life, it’s no secret that switching to Linux is not an easy decision to make. Last September I was fed up with Windows Vista and decided to make the plunge. It wasn’t … Continue reading