links for 2008-01-31

• VMware Fusion Release Notes
  1.1.1 release notes for those who fuse
  (tags: vmware)
• Transmission Becomes Default BitTorrent Client for Ubuntu | TorrentFreak
  good for Ubuntu and I can’t wait until Hardy Heron comes out.
  (tags: ubuntu bittorrent)
• swissmiss: Teach your kid about ‘volume’ early.
  math volume not sound
  (tags: play)
• PSP update: Skype goes live
  too bad its slim only
  (tags: psp)
• QR-Code Generator
  fun stuff -who needs a logo?
  (tags: qrcode generator)

links for 2008-01-30

• Five whys - Joel on Software
  I’m happy with 99.99% - without that I’d be out of a job.
  (tags: sysadmin server)
• Linux 101: Enable DVD Playback in Ubuntu in Two Commands
  sooo easy!
  (tags: ubuntu howto)
• MAKE: Blog: The Torch - world’s brightest and most powerful flashlight
  sweet flashlight
  (tags: gadgets)
• Firmware 3.90 now available on Network Update - PSP Fanboy
  update includes Skype, but that only works on psp-2000
  (tags: psp gaming)

links for 2008-01-28

• Drobo storage box gets NAS add-on | Reg Hardware
  now that is slick
  (tags: storage nas drobo hardware)
• curios and antik guns
  amazing what humans invent
  (tags: guns)
• An Introduction to ExpressionEngine [on Geek & Mild]
  interesting CMS - I may need this.
  (tags: CMS)
• Openfiler — Friendly enterprise storage management platform
  looking at storage solutions again
  (tags: Opensource storage nas)
• FreeNAS: The Free NAS Server - Home
  another storage oriented OS
  (tags: nas storage OpenSource)
• SourceForge.net: ESX Healthcheck Script
  A script to automatically create documentation for ESX hosts.
  (tags: VMware)

links for 2008-01-27

• Huge List of the Best Open-Source Apps
  Very nice list of apps plus instructions!
  (tags: ubuntu opensource)

links for 2008-01-26

• Mac BU aware of security hole caused by Office 2008 installer (Updated)
  it seems like they didn’t even test the installer.
  (tags: office mac)
• macosxhints.com - A list of known issues with Microsoft Office 2008
  Its buggy? Ok, ship it!
  (tags: apple mac)
• Macworld | MacBook Air: First Lab Tests
  Honestly I’m not sure the Macbook Air is what 12” Powerbook users wanted. Where is the high end graphics card? Firewire?
• Have many Flickr pictures to download? Try Flickr Mass Downloader - Download Squad
  handy app!
  (tags: flickr software)
• Wii Virtual Console getting Sega Master System games - Engadget
  Zillion!
  (tags: wii)
• reconstructor - downloads
  roll your own ubuntu
  (tags: ubuntu reconstructor)
• How To: Install OS X on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking Required
  eee?
  (tags: osx hack)
• Music: Stream Full Tracks, Albums at Last.fm
  need to sign up…
  (tags: last.fm)
• Microsoft relents: Vista consumer virtualization ban lifted
  finally.
  (tags: Vista virtualization)
• Skate Or Die Meets The Bible (On Your Chest)
  awesome shirts!
  (tags: tshirt)
• This Goomba Beanie Is Totally Harmless
  i need a new hat..
  (tags: howto)
• PSP Fanboy review: Pursuit Force Extreme Justice - PSP Fanboy
  game looks good!
  (tags: psp games)

links for 2008-01-25

• Rands In Repose: Pixel Rigs
  show off your rig
  (tags: rands)
• Pillaged MySpace Photos Show Up in Massive BitTorrent Download
  private ! = myspace
  (tags: privacy myspace)
• Chris Hanson - OLPC without an XO!
  vmware image of olpc
  (tags: olpc vmware)
• indexed
  (tags: blog humor comics)
• When the bough breaks [dive into mark]
  I didn’t understand this at the time, but it is a life changing moment.
  (tags: mac linux)
• Eee PC Internal Upgrades - ivc wiki
  (tags: eeepc hacks)
• Windows Internet Explorer 7 to be distributed via WSUS February 12, 2008; May require administrator action to manage the rollout
  I can hear millions of users gasping “Why doesn’t this look right?”
  (tags: ie7)
• AppleInsider | Nearly 100 fixes planned for Apple’s second Leopard update
  oh thats right, i still have a mac…
  (tags: leopard osx)
• Zwingo : Max Games
  prepare to get nothing done today
  (tags: Games)
• 5 ways to pimp out your WordPress weblog - Download Squad
  good stuff for wp
  (tags: wordpress)
• Remote Disc: no movie playback, no HD support, and everything else you need to know - Engadget
  interesting notes - so how do i mount this cd rom on my ubuntu box?
  (tags: Apple)
• American Airline’s WiFi will cost $10-$13, anti-missile system still free - Engadget
  wifi in air
  (tags: AA)
• stevenf.com: Living in the Cloud
  I’m well on my way to living in the cloud
  (tags: networkcomputing)

links for 2008-01-23

• Gaming Carnage From Xmas Garbage
  I have to admit this is a genius ‘mod’ for your mouse.
  (tags: gaming)

links for 2008-01-22

• Dark AleX: CFW PSP 3.80 M33-5 now available
  sooo many fixes
  (tags: psp firmware darkalex m33)
• CS Portable 0.7.1 - improved CS experience on PSP
  still haven’t tried the previous version yet.
  (tags: counterstrike psp homebrew)
• HOW TO: install Enemy Territory - Ubuntu Forums
  I forgot how good Enemy Territory is
  (tags: games ubuntu howto)

links for 2008-01-21

• Gutsy on the eee
  madwifi mirror since it seems to be down…
  (tags: eee ubuntu Linux asus)
• 500 rounds! Rubber Band Gatling Gun
  And people say I have too much time on my hands…
  (tags: youtube rubberbandgun)
• The Lessons of Zelda
  Life lessons from Link.
  (tags: zelda)
• Touch panel component makers sampling for future Eee PCs
  A touch screen eee pc would be slick.
  (tags: eeepc)

links for 2008-01-19

• HOW-TO: SSH HTTP proxy setup - Hack a Day
  (tags: proxy security hack reference tutorial ssh HowTo)
• GNU httptunnel
  (tags: tunnel security)
• HardyReleaseSchedule - Ubuntu Wiki
  April 24th 2008
  (tags: ubuntu hardyheron release schedule)
• corkscrew
  Corkscrew is a tool for tunneling SSH through HTTP proxies.
  (tags: ssh proxy http)

links for 2008-01-18

• Setting up Vmware Update Manager Download Service for Isolated Networks
  Need to remember this
  (tags: vmware esx vcenter)

links for 2008-01-17

• VisioCafe
  (tags: visio templates hp)
• **UPDATE** Dark Alex releases CFW 3.80 M33-4 and Popsloader M33-3 - PlayStation Portable News - PSP Updates
  doing network update for custom firmware is mighty slick!
  (tags: psp darkalex m33 firmware’)

Beans of the Green Kind

Who designed Albertson’s self checkout? I ran to the store tonight before I got home to pick up (in no particular order) some allergy medication, frozen corn, and fresh green beans. The green beans are the issue. I didn’t know the particular code for green beans so I proceeded to look it up. I checked the “popular” button, but as it turns out these aren’t a popular selection. No one likes green beans. It had an alphabetical listing as well so I go to the G section. No green beans. I scan back through all the G section thinking I missed it. Nope. Eventually the computer takes over and calls a cashier over. “Oh these are Beans.” Well duh. Why aren’t green beans in the G section? I can see beans, but why not both?