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Ubuntu from Dell, first impressions
I order a new computer for Meg as her IDE controller appears to be flaking out. I decided to order one of the new Dells with Ubuntu pre-installed. On first boot up, I was asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions. This was before even the OS loaded, must be a BIOS thing. Once [...]
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I can has website idea
memecats begat i can has cheezburger, who begat lolkottke and loltrek. After the president announced, most eloquently, that he is “The Commander Guy,” I had an idea, which I am presenting now: LOL President. What do you think?
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Twitter and Live TV Director’s Commentary
I’ve been using twitter for a few weeks now along with Ben and Lon. Twitter is one of those tools that is so deceptively simple, it’s value isn’t easily seen. At least by me Meg, on the other hand, understood it’s value right away. Meg: Why are you getting all these text messages? Jay: It’s [...]
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My Present Is Our Future
Meg just presented me with my, er, present for Valentine’s Day a bit early. Roomba is currently charging up for it’s trial run. I hope it likes pine needles. I am currently anxiously awaiting for my initial 16 hour charge time to complete. I have never been so excited to vacuum in my entire life. [...]
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Midlets on MDA
One disappointment i had with my MDA, is that google’s mobile apps don’t work out of the box. Much googling later and I found my solution.
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Bye-Bye T3, Hello MDA
My Tungsten T3 palm finally wasn’t cutting it. the stereo port gave out.
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Things I Want, 2006 Edition
So, I kinda missed getting this up in time for my birthday, but the Complete Monty Python’s Flying Circus DVD set I got from Meg is pretty awesome, and I wouldn’t have thought to ask for it, which makes it all the better… but if need some ideas for Christmas and I’m not too late [...]
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Developing Software again
The good news: I’m getting to spend more time developing software again, and it feels good to flex those mental muscles. The bad news: I’m developing VBA Excel Macros. Blegh.
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Prius Nav Saga: Check The System
On May 27th, I went to Stacie’s BBQ. You have to drive through the middle of nowhere and come out the other side to get to Stacie’s new house. On the way home, my navigation system didn’t turn on, instead it just displayed “check the system.” It had gotten pretty hot in the car, and [...]
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The Cow Says Moo
Ever wonder why you never need to replace the batteries on your See ‘n Say? because their aren’t batteries! They’re just a fancy animal-sound-filled phonograph. I always figured there was some microchip and a fly-wheel or Van De Graff based generator. Now I Know.
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