Well, it’s almost all done. I was in the lawyers office today signing the final papers, and writing the largest check I’ve ever written (well, actually getting the largest certified check I’ve ever had). Also signed myself into the largest amount of money I’ve ever owed, lots of fun. But in three or so days […]
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Very cool…. this is a bit old but someone wrote a system where you could use your GMail webmail accounts (still some available, email me or post a message if you want one of the 6 I still have) as a remote filesystem for Linux. GmailFS allows standard UNIX file operations (read, write, symlink, etc)
A nice article on creating panoramic views using Hugin, Enblend and The Gimp appeared on LinuxFocus.org, which shows pretty much what the title says. Not a complete look at all the tools available I don’t think, but it has the major ones. I’ve never heard of enblend as well, have to go and check that
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Installing an application from Office should not replace my current default email program settings, and replace the icon in my start menu with that of Outlook. That’s rude. I know that MS wants me to use nothing but it’s products, but please, that just pisses me off. Windows Media Player 10 should: Know if there
My Windows Rants for the Night Read Post »
Just FYI I have five invites to GMail, the funky new google webmail that’s in beta but works fine, available. First few who email me get ’em. So if you want ’em, fire away.
GMail Invites Available Read Post »
Anyone know of any good home design software? I’m looking for programs that will allow you to load an image of your house and see what paint colors look like, interior layout programs to arrange furniture, etc. Stuff like what Ikea has for office and kitchen, but different. Pointers appreciated.
Looking for Home Design Software Read Post »
Just to try to keep all ya’ll in the loop as to what is going on, and document it for the future. The other day I was at the bank, convincing them to release my RRSPs for the first time homebuyer plan. This took a bit, but managed to get enough for 10% down, which
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Jimmac has posted yet another excellent tutorial on boosting shadows using the gimp. It’s an AVI and shows some neat tricks with layer masking and levels.
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Found an interesting article written by a lady on Working for Nation Geographic Magazine and what goes into those 22 pictures that you see in their articles. Another oldie but goodie is the Sports Illustrated Workflow article, not sure if I’ve posted it before.
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Ugh. Ok, things are moving nice and quickly, in a way I guess. The house inspection is going to happen this afternoon, and I met with the mortgage broker last night. My current stress out is getting money out of somewhere (a stone maybe?) to to make the 10% down instead of 5%, so I
The Problem Of Money Read Post »