shawnp0wers I’m here at the Penguicon, and day 2 is going swimmingly better than day 1 did. The only downside is that I can’t seem to get a decent Internet connection. It may have something to do with the million geeks all sharing the same DSL line — but still, it’s frustrating. So far today, I had a “lobby room discussion” … Read more
I’m here at the Penguicon, and it turns out, *I* am one of the horribly awkward individuals that becomes a wallflower in a crowded room. Based on my online presence, that might come as a surprise to some. You can hear me lament a bit here: [display_podcast]
I really don’t have a good reason to hate Digg, but it’s just frustrating that it’s guided by the general public. Because honestly, I think the general public is dumb. Not individuals (I think you personally are shiny), but rather as a whole. I can write some well thought out, interesting stuff — and get minimal diggs. I can write … Read more
Proof I’m slightly insane, flickr style…
The biggest thing that concerns me about my recent Linux Journal article, is that people might think my hair is normally like the photo… 🙂 If you’re looking for a laugh at my expense, feel free to click through. (And please Digg the article too, if you like it and know what Digg is…) read more | digg story
It’s officially official. Actually, it was official when I paid my registration fee a few months back, but it’s super ultra certain now. I will be at the Penguicon this weekend in Troy, Michigan. This revelation means that I got my truck running after sitting all winter in the driveway. I’m a bit giddy to drive the old girl again. … Read more
I’m tired of waiting for the perfect, inspiring, well-spoken podcast to emanate from deep within my soul. So, I yammered on about what was on my brain. So the title is rather fitting I suppose… [display_podcast]
I found ’em!!! (They had fallen off the bookshelf) Yes, I realize I’m supposed to take them at night. If I do, however, I wake up 274 times to pee. I do not enjoy waking up that many times, but admittedly, I prefer it over wetting the bed. So my new “in the morning” method is fully doctor approved. Oh, … Read more
I realize this is a cross post, but I’m curious how everyone feels about upgrades versus fresh installs… As the release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS rapidly approaches, the all important question is beginning to form in everyone’s mind. Upgrade, or freshly install. read more | digg story