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Dinner Time

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Okay a couple of you asked so here you go this is the basic table before the vultures attacked. LOL BURP

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Happy Thanksgiving Folks

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

To one and all have a great and safe holiday and don’t eat too darn much. I will post photos of the food orgy I am preparing as soon as it gets done. And hoping I will be able to get a picture before it gets mangled by the horde.

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Would You Accept Google’s Free Netbook?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

 
People seem underwhelmed by Chromium OS, but maybe Google has a bigger plan: how about producing a netbook running Chromium OS, and giving it away? The small hardware costs would be covered by advertising *in the Web apps*. Would you use one?
Like there is no ad’s on Google to start with? Of course I [...]

With Windows 7, Only Half of Samba Stops Working

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

 
Bringing Windows 7 clients into your Linux network is exactly what the fine Samba server is made for. But every Windows release comes with new interop roadblocks, and Windows 7 is no exception. Charlie Schluting shows how to get past the latest ones.
You better  pay attention to this one Slick, and have Raven check [...]

Debian Linux-based Google Chrome OS debuts, goes open source

Friday, November 20th, 2009

 
Google unveiled its Debian Linux- and Chrome browser based “Chrome OS” today and announced the open-sourcing of the project. Due to ship on netbooks in late 2010, the lightweight, cloud-oriented Chrome OS offers seven-second boot-ups, works only with flash storage, and borrows from projects including Moblin. No beta release of Chrome OS was made available [...]

Well I Got It

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

After checking them both I decided on the Eris or the “mini Droid” as I call it. It fit my hand better and just felt “right”. The learning curve is fun and when I have all the options and programs figured out I will let you all know of the pro’s and con’s of the [...]

SourceForge Inc changes its name to Geeknet

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

 
SourceForge Inc. has announced that it has officially changed its name to Geeknet. According to Scott L. Kauffman, President and CEO “Renaming the company Geeknet is the latest step in our rapid transformation.” The company believes that the new name will be a more accurate articulation of its business. Kauffman said “With Geeknet as our [...]

Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

 
“The first worm to infect the Apple iPhone has been discovered spreading “in the wild” in Australia.”http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8349905.stm

Boy am I glad I got a Droid, Baldy

Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone
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Droid: Enjoyed

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

 
If I had my way, I would encourage Verizon Wireless to invest in both hologram technology and more “Star Wars” film rights. That would allow the carrier to hire an Alec Guinness lookalike who could pop up in 3-D visions in Verizon stores across the country, wave his hand over racks full of Motorola’s [...]

How to Crimp Your Own Ethernet Cables

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

 
It isn’t very difficult to crimp your own CAT5 cabling. You can repair and re-use old cable, cut cable to exact lengths, and save money. Aaron Weiss shows how, with lots of good pictures.
Okay now there is no excuse for you to make your own, Baldy

How to Crimp Your Own Ethernet Cables
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