Category Archives: Off-Topic
Started something new this week.
I’ve started a small new place for my thoughts to reside, which aren’t necessarily related to Linux. Visit my new blog about coding and such called importflying, totally infected with malware. It’s somewhere I’ll do nothing with for months. Same … Continue reading
The Most Interesting README File Ever?
Another linux zealot at my old job gave me the heads up on this, it’s directly from gnome-cups-manager, and I thought you would all enjoy it. If you’re not aware, the readme file is for a Gnome graphical front-end for … Continue reading
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
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
The Linux Foundation is Looking for a Community Manager
Do you want to brag about being a co-worker with Linus Torvalds? Here’s your chance. I think I’ll toss my resume in the hat, just for giggles.
While I’m waiting on Direct2Drive to Download 6GB of Data for COD4
…it is probably going to take all night… I just HAD to try out COD4 after Yahtzee’s most excellent quote of being “a pretty excellent gun wank.” Sigh. I watched that review and immediately headed over to the WineHQ to … Continue reading
Microsoft to Yahoo – “We Will Add Your Biological And Technological Distinctiveness To Our Own.”
I’ve gotta give Steve Ballmer and crew a pat on the back. The Microsoft acquisition offer for Yahoo is the most fantastic idea they have come up with since the release of Vista. Unfortunately, Microhoo is not going to topple … Continue reading
Is It Just Me, Or Does Sun Comes Off As A Creepy Uncle?
I got an email from a professor today asking for some input on Java and Solaris… 15-20 minutes of my time is not asking much… but it seems like Sun is the type of guy who is offering some candy … Continue reading
To Catch A Content Theif
I’ve been running Vista for about a week – because Unreal Tournament 3 hasn’t released a Linux client yet. Don’t worry, you aren’t missing very much! Since there’s no Linux server either – you end up only a few popular … Continue reading
Fsckin Downtime, Contact Me, Bad News, And “Something” Is In The Pipe
Some maintenance around here was desperately needed… the site has been upgraded, so there may be some issues here and there. I’m aware of the dozens of articles that have no category. If you see anything strange, use the brand … Continue reading