I just heard about the fit-PC Slim Linux recently.
It’s a 500Mhz, 512M, 60G, 8W, 14oz computer about the size of a set of car keys. Looks like it’s be a near-ideal answer for a really light-weight web server for a home.
Monthly Archives: July 2009
fit-pc slim linux
Friday, July 24, 2009
version numbers
Friday, July 24, 2009
As quoted from David Pogue:
‘Software version numbers are pure marketing concoction. The upgrade from System 7 to System 7.5, for example, was a baby step compared to the leap from 7.5 to 8.0. If anything, it’s the tiny increases that really count, because that’s when a program goes from “4.0″ buggy to “4.0.1″ usable.
Of course, [...]
engaged
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Last Friday night, on the Brooklyn Bridge, in the rain (sounds like the answer to Clue, doesn’t it?) I officially asked my girlfriend to marry me.
Me living in Singapore means that’ll not be as soon as either of us would prefer, but at least it’s in the works.
She told me the rest of the [...]
gold medallion
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
While certainly not as exciting as Tarus’ achievement, I did just roll to Gold status with Delta – and had I never cashed-in flier miles in the past, I’d be sitting in the neighborhood of 250k instead of 150.
So yes, like him I’m in that group that everybody else hates – the folks who get [...]
generating power
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I’ve been reading recently abour various “unusual” power-generation methods. One of those that I’ve seen mentioned in several places is the solar updraft tower.
After having read about that, I wonder why more industrial steam stacks don’t utilize something similar: if you’re throwing away the steam, couldn’t you put a VAWT or other energy-capturing device in [...]
i want one of these
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
I’m in the second office I’ve ever been in that has a Flavia hot drink maker.
If you’ve never seen one of these cartridge-based drink makers, they’re really cool. The brewers start ~$150. And drinks are in the neighborhood fo $10-15 for 20, but they’re darn tasty – and fun to be able to switch between [...]
communication is a wonderful thing
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
When it happens.
I’m in Jersey City this week for work. That’s cool. Except folks here forgot I was coming.
So right now I’m sitting in the lobby waiting to be collected and shown where Ican setup camp for the rest of the week.
Working for an international company is great. Except when it’s not.
heading back :)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
In a few hours I get on the first of several planes to get back to the US for a couple weeks. It’s slated to leave at 0540 SGT on 09 July. That’s 1740 EDT on 08 July. I get done flying (on that trip) at about 2145 EDT on 09 July.
I’m really looking forward [...]
upgrading ubuntu editions
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I’m getting ready to upgrade my desktop tower because whatever version of Ubunut it’s running (I think 7.04) is too old.
Are there any concerns or cautions I need to worry about?
It’s the x86-64 release.
My data’s already split onto other drives
jersey city
This week I have the pleasure of working in Jersey City.
No, that’s not sarcasm. Getting the PATH from my hotel in Manhattan to work is a cinch, and cheaper than taking the subway anywhere (fares on the subway are $2.25; the PATH is $1.75).
It would’ve been nice to be at the hotel across from work [...]