Archive for October 26th, 2004

Linux, Num Lock, and eBay

So I’ve been looking around on eBay for interesting deals — specifically for G4 Cubes, but also for cheap iMacs that’ll run OS X because Thais needs a computer.

Earlier today I was watching a auction for an older iMac with 512 MB of RAM (which should’ve been unheard-of in the days that computer was new). […]

OS X vs. Linux and Linux on Laptops

Apple recently introduced a sub $1k iBook so I’ve (almost) promptly put my Vaio on eBay. Now this doesn’t bode well for my emotional state as this will be the fifth laptop I’ve purchased in the last two years.

Initially I purchased a 12” Powerbook to replace a tiny 300 MHz, 12” ThinkPad. In all honesty […]

The Problem with Macs is Apple

The Problem with Macs is Apple, or rather that Apple is a hardware-driven company.

I’ve been gearing up to purchase one of the new sub-$1k iBooks, and on a whim decided to Google for iBook vs Powerbook — if I hadn’t I’d be in for a nasty surprise in a few weeks because I only have […]

A Sensible Elected Official

We really do need more people like Mr. Atallo in our government.URL: A Sensible Elected Official