You've got to love the fact that Linux is so portable that it can be run as a screensaver under Windows. Go ahead, check it out. (Now maybe the Windows folks will stop asking about xmatrix. :) )
read moreThere's even more reasons to switch to Firefox.
Here's yet another reason why you should choose Firefox or Safari on a Macintosh: Microsoft Ends Support for Internet Explorer on the Macintosh.
read moreAdd another company to the junk drawer for patent abuse: Creative Labs
Looks like Creative Labs is now part of my junk drawer of companies I won't support any longer because of software patent saber rattling. Ahh well... I enjoyed the sound cards I've purchased from them in the past, but now it looks as though they're just another also-ran media company …
read moreNote to self
A quick note to self: when editing a long post in my personal Wiki, and closing down the browser to install a spell-check extension, it is always a good idea not to get the functions of the preview and submit buttons confused.
Thank you.
read morePHP and the cracker factor
What is it about PHP that drives cracker assholes to these sites? I currently run two PHP driven scripts (phpBB for the forums here and e107 for CinciClassic, and have had several script kiddie crackers attempt to sobvert the boards via file attachment hacks. What is your problem, kids? Can't …
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