Archive for the ‘Computers’ Category.
01-10-2008, 21:07:14
When Apple announces a new product I am typically among the first to proclaim how few rat anuses I give. Not only am I not an Apple fanboy, but I actively dislike OSX. I have also been known to make fun of people who purchase overpriced computers with far more horsepower than they will ever need. Given all that, I can not deny that I am excited about the Mac Pro. Given that it is so out of the ordinary, I think I need to explain this excitement not just to others, but also to myself. Don’t worry though, I won’t be buying one anytime soon.
Continue reading ‘The Mac Pro’ »
10-18-2006, 14:51:50
Lately, a lot of people have been coming along because they have problems with Ubuntu Edgy. For those of you who do not know, Dapper is the current version of Ubuntu Linux. Edgy is the beta which is expected to be released in a month or so. Naturally, problems should be expected with a beta. Some people seem to just not be able to understand this concept. Continue reading ‘There’s a reason it’s called beta’ »
10-13-2006, 10:58:52
I am against IceWeasel. Debian and related distributions are going to setback Linux on the desktop in the name of ideology. The few people who are actually pro-IceWeasel will stick around, and the normal users will either find greener pastures or replace IceWeasel with the real Firefox. Personally, I’m uninstalling the Firefox on my Ubuntu and installing the real Mozilla version.
Continue reading ‘The IceWeasel Debate’ »
08-30-2006, 13:08:58
I just want to give out a little advice to everyone out there. Recently I’ve been helping lots of people with Linux through the Qunu service. I’ve noticed a recent trend of people causing their own problems. So I wanted to give a short list of generic advice for anyone who is new to Ubuntu or Linux in general. Continue reading ‘Quick Advice’ »
05-16-2006, 16:10:16
In the USA we have a capitalist economy. That means people are competing to provide the best goods and services, at the best prices, for the most profit. We also live in a highly technological society. Goods and services can be provided at lower costs, higher qualities and higher quantities. If those goods or services can be offered digitally they can often be provided for free. Continue reading ‘Why isn’t there a free ____?’ »