Category Archives: Off-Topic
Browser and OS Statistics for October
I’d like to share some interesting statistics with my readers, I know it’s not quite the end of the month, but after more than 220,000 page views from nearly 170,000 visitors, it’s pretty safe to say these numbers wont budge too … Continue reading
Dear Comcast, Here’s The Million Dollar Question: Is You Is, Or Is You Ain’t Blocking My Torrents?
Dear Comcast, I like your commercials. They’re funny. You poke at DSL, and rightfully so – your service is significantly superior to anything but fiber to the home. Here’s the million dollar question: Is you is, or is you ain’t … Continue reading
Everything You May Have Wanted To Know About Me But Didn’t
I’m Wayne Richardson, the owner, admin, and lone writer at fsckin w/ linux – a swift kick in the *nix. This website is the culmination of nearly 10 years of experimenting with Linux, and three squirrels that spoke to me in … Continue reading
How To Setup Drivel To Write Posts Using WordPress
I’ve been working on writing a very in-depth, step by step guide on syncing the iPhone in Linux, but in the meantime, here’s a how-to guide on using Drivel.
Quick Note On How To Use Google To Find Like-Minded Friends On Digg
If you add friends at random, then you end up with a bunch of “friends” that may not like what you post about. If you don’t check first you could end up with a big problem! Say someone you add … Continue reading
How Much Work Actually Goes Into Each And Every Article I Write
Most articles I write here are very simple from conception to pressing that publish button. Usually I get an idea of “Hey, it would be cool if I could do this in Linux” and then I spend a fair chunk … Continue reading
Do You Submit Articles Or Make Insightful Comments On Digg? Enable Shouts From Anyone.
You’re likely thinking, “Why the hell do I want to do this? I’m gonna get a ton of spam!” Actually, you’re not. Instead, you are going to make more “Mutual Friends”, and even if you don’t submit articles on digg, this … Continue reading
Pirates of the Great Salt Lake Screenings In Six Cities On Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Whew, my first real off-topic post. I’ve been waiting for the screenings to begin, and I’m finally going to be able to see the movie in Salt Lake City on Sept 19th – International Talk Like A Pirate Day. I’m already … Continue reading