Just so my bitching isn’t restricted to Microsoft, today a fair chunk of time fixing the Arcterex.net webserver after the latest version of Apache that is in the Gentoo repository. Version 2.0 has been installed and working fine for a while, but the config layout seemed to change and a bunch of things moved. Generally […]
Gentoo Apache 2 Updates Read Post »
So I went out with my Brother-In-Law Sunday to get him a new laptop. His requirements aren’t all that high, basically surfing and checking email, so we picked up a half decent deal at Future Shop, a little HP dual core system. When I started setting it up for him I remembered why I hate
Why I Hate Buying Computers Read Post »
Finally, Apple has created the iPod Touch for me. This is the version of the iPod that I’ve been waiting for for the last couple of years, and I haven’t gotten myself an iPod yet. Fullscreen video, the same touch system as the iPhone…. beauty. The only thing that I’m disappointed about is it doesn’t
Thank You Apple for the new iPod Touch Read Post »
While in Edmonton one of the things that I did was wander through West Edmonton Mall and checked out one of the art stores. A few artists I made note of to look at further and/or spend a few hundred thousand dollars on to decorate my house (assuming a fair bit more disposable income than
Seen in Edmonton… Artists Read Post »
Wandered up to North Van yesterday and Oneiros took me to the Capilano Fish Farm, just down from the suspension bridge (and free). Took a few pics which I present to you here. More after the click. Looking upriver toward the dam.
Capilano River Pics Read Post »
Other than a few minor details (cat waking me up at 4am, mis-communication as to where to meet) the trip went well. We ended up leaving mission at 6:30am, and with a fairly steady stream of Tim Horton’s coffee, coffee from a greasy spoon in hope for breakfast, a couple of cokes, pringles, and more
Made It To Edmonton Read Post »
So I have to leave the house to pick up my traveling mate at 5:30 this morning, so I set the alarm for 4:55, which seemed an overly reasonable time to get myself up, throw the last things I need into my bag, throw bags into the car, do a last minute check, etc etc.
Well, our sysadmin dude in Edmonton has put in his notice, so I’m being sent out there, again, to get as much of a brain dump as possible from him before his last day on Thursday. Based on what he’s done and doing, I think we’ll need to actually extract his brain and keep it
Heading For Edmonton Again Read Post »
Well, that didn’t take long. Facebook had their IPO (or equivalent), opened up their API to other developers, allowing them to make annoying little “applications” that let my friends spam my Facebook page with requests for zombies, tic-tac-toe, gaming, jedi knight battles, and other random stuff which I deny (nothing against those who sent it
And Now the Facebook Spam Starts Read Post »
Similar to the Ubuntu upgrade that wasn’t, the MovableType 4.0 upgrade didn’t go all that well. The install itself, was amazingly easy… two clicks total, outside of copying the new files to the server (and backups of course). The new interface is…. different, but has some really cool features that someone like me can see
The MovableType 4.0 Upgrade that Wasn’t Read Post »