Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Monday, September 15, 2003
Sunday, September 14, 2003
How important is usability in an operating system? Should be mostly transparent, right? As a matter of fact, it's a comparison of applications running on that systemt that might be the deciding factor when you compare one OS to another: InfoWorld: Study: Linux nears Windows XP usability
I'm not fond of paying to visit a web site. Will that ever change? Don't know. Micro-payments part 1
Saturday, September 13, 2003
I'm going to be collecting a lot of education related links here because eLearning is going to overwhelm us quicker than we can even begin to imagine. Here's one:A revolution in Knowledge Sharing (pdf)
If you've been wondering, like I have, how Global Positioning Satellite trackers and search warrants would interact, it appears that due process still exists, and a warrant is needed.
Friday, September 12, 2003
Thursday, September 11, 2003
Hey RIAA label artists. Everytime the RIAA sues a twelve year old, I'm going to add some time to my boycott of your record label.
I'm getting really tired of having people ask me to help them remove malware from their computers. I'm sure that I'm not the only one. Folks who make Gator, and other programs that spawn popups. You're making a lot of us mad. Antispyware maker hunts down Gator
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Monday, September 08, 2003
RIAA sues 261 people out of 57 million "file sharers". If they file suit against an equal amount everyday, they can get the rest in 598 years. See: Recording Industry Sues File Swappers
Sunday, September 07, 2003
For years I've been told not to play with my food. But sometimes, like when it's for science, like in Project Skittlebrau, how could you not?
In the mixed-up, mumbled-up world of alphabet soup agencies like the FCC, it's hard to tell what to make of recent pronoucements from the agency. I wonder if anyone over there really knows. Who is in charge of these guys? The OMD?
Software and hardware innovators Be were pretty neat. It's sad that they aren't around anymore. But, it's good to see that their shareholders will get something back as Microsoft settles Be suit for $23 million
Earth to Microsoft: Is it really a surprise that all of Asia would rather write their own software than to succumb to your monopoly. Wired News: Microsoft to Asia: No Fair! Yup. :)
Saturday, September 06, 2003
I wonder how well these alien stopping thought screen hats work agains radio frequency identification tags.
The wave Magazine administers the Voight-Kampff Test to a bunch of Mayorial Candidates and comes up with some interesting results. I'm tempted to say that this Blade Runner derived test should be something used in employment interviews. Never know when a replicant will try to get a job.
Friday, September 05, 2003
Thursday, September 04, 2003
zero tolerance
When it comes to schools, when it comes to justice, zero tolerance is an inhumane doctrine that deserves to be cast aside like thumbscrews, and the iron maiden.
If a school administrator, or a judge cannot recognise that every individual is unique, and that every circumstance requires its own weighing of circumstances, then that adminstrator or judge needs to step down and allow themselves to be replaced by someone who still retains a shred of humanity. See Wired's recent article: Wired News: Teen's Felony Case Thrown Out.
If a school administrator, or a judge cannot recognise that every individual is unique, and that every circumstance requires its own weighing of circumstances, then that adminstrator or judge needs to step down and allow themselves to be replaced by someone who still retains a shred of humanity. See Wired's recent article: Wired News: Teen's Felony Case Thrown Out.
It's not just a giant 108 square mile game that has Giant game pieces begin their march through Twin Cities. but it also has an interactive aspect available on their website at: http://www.bug.umn.edu.
A novel approach to trying to get more sales -- Universal Music Group Reduces CD Prices. I hope that they give the folks who thought of this one a raise.
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
Monday, September 01, 2003
Saturday, August 30, 2003
Too many whiny people in the world -- Egyptian reparations? Give me an extra-jumbo, economy-saving-sized break.
I asked him if he was serious. He said, "R. U. Serius." I said, "Yup, that's what I want to know." He said, "That's what I'm telling you." I said, "No, you aren't." He said, "my name is R. U. Serius."
And this guy wants to start a REVOLUTION® with his style of Mondo thinking. I wish him luck.
And this guy wants to start a REVOLUTION® with his style of Mondo thinking. I wish him luck.
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