MrGadgets Almanac of Techie Wizardry & Travel Compendium
A rambling mix of things that interest me (In no particuar order): Technology,Science,Art,Commerce (Much more than just the interchange of money. What exactly is money anyway?) Politics,Weight-Loss - Specifically Low-Carb, Spiritual Paths as Oppossed Organized Religion,Music,Celtic Music,Bluegrass,Cowboy Music,The latest book I am reading. (Usually Sci-Fi/Fantasy) The lastest book I am writing. (Same) Grail Lore,My latest travels & tips,WiFI access,Coffee,&Everything else...
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
How To Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning With Ruby
For me, this IS going to be the year of Programming. I believe it will be a Python path. the other choice: Ruby. If you choose that way, here is an excellent way to start:
How To Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning With Ruby
Big WebOS roundup - 10 online operating systems reviewed at franticindustries - web 2.0, social networking, IT technology trends.
For those who want to play in a different but easier sandbox...
Big WebOS roundup - 10 online operating systems reviewed at franticindustries - web 2.0, social networking, IT technology trends.
Science of Santa Claus: Jolly Old Elf Really Can Deliver Presents in One Night, Says NC State Engineer
Finally! Science put to the highest use...
Science of Santa Claus: Jolly Old Elf Really Can Deliver Presents in One Night, Says NC State Engineer
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle
Looks like whatever HAMs are left will be having lots of fun in a couple of years...
Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle
RFC 1925 (rfc1925) - The Twelve Networking Truths
Ancient Wisdom (In Computer/Dog Years) unearthed and presented for your perusal:
RFC 1925 (rfc1925) - The Twelve Networking Truths
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Short Timer
Ironic, isn't it, that the shortest day of the year is just before the holiday celebrated in the Western World that requires a lot of time? Time for shopping, cooking, cleaning, entertaining?
Even those of more ancient persuasion observe the now non-sectarian calendar that marks the end of the year less than a fortnight away...
Time is Short!
Get Going!
Happy Solstice!
The Future of Things (TFOT) - MultiSwitch - First USB Sharing Hub
I have seen USB switches (have one in the garage, waiting for wrapping) but this is different:
The Future of Things (TFOT) - MultiSwitch - First USB Sharing Hub
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Why “Motivation by Pizza” Doesn’t Work
As I have mentioned before, I this blog is an outlet for work-related 'issues.' Never has that been more evident than the last few weeks. Thus at least more linking, if not more 'real' posts. This link is very relevant:
Why “Motivation by Pizza” Doesn’t Work
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Techgage - Review: Beginners Guide to Linux Desktops
All right Laddies and Lassies, here is some reading for the upcoming Linux journey. (Hint: If you are, like most, escaping the clutches of the Evil Empire of Redmond, KDE will feel more 'comfortable'. Gnome is usually more 'Mac-like' to most folks.)
Techgage - Review: Beginners Guide to Linux Desktops
Monday, December 18, 2006
24th Floor - Technology, Web, Tips, Tutorials, Jokes and my life. � 100 Keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
So the WindoZ users don't get bored.
24th Floor - Technology, Web, Tips, Tutorials, Jokes and my life. � 100 Keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
Learn the DD command - LinuxQuestions.org
Looks like I will be using these in the next few days. Be CAREFULL...
Learn the DD command - LinuxQuestions.org
Keyboard Shortcuts for Bash ( Command Shell for Ubuntu, Debian, Suse, Redhat, Linux, etc) :: the How-To Geek
Computerworld - KDE 4: the ultimate business desktop?
As this blog is going to begin to venture far down the Linux path this link seemed appropriate.
Computerworld - KDE 4: the ultimate business desktop?
GPL only modules [was Re: [GIT PATCH] more Driver core patches for 2.6
Sense from a sensible man in a sneseless debate...
GPL only modules [was Re: [GIT PATCH] more Driver core patches for 2.6
Monday, December 11, 2006
Modern Manaagement Practice - AKA 2ManyMBAs
A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (General Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese team won by a mile. The Americans, very discouraged and depressed , decided to investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A management team made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommend appropriate action.
Their conclusion was the Japanese team had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion.
They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while no enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the American's rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 Steering Supervisors, 3 Area Steering Superintendents and 1 Assistant Superintendent Steering Manager.
They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called The "Rowing Team Quality First Program," with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses.
The next year the Japanese won by two miles.
Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's Racing team was outsourced to India.
Their conclusion was the Japanese team had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8 people steering and 1 person rowing. So American management hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of money for a second opinion.
They advised that too many people were steering the boat, while no enough people were rowing. To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the American's rowing team's management structure was totally reorganized to 4 Steering Supervisors, 3 Area Steering Superintendents and 1 Assistant Superintendent Steering Manager.
They also implemented a new performance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. It was called The "Rowing Team Quality First Program," with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. There was discussion of getting new paddles, canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for practices and bonuses.
The next year the Japanese won by two miles.
Humiliated, the American management laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses and the next year's Racing team was outsourced to India.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
You Might Be A Programmer If
Jad’s thoughts � You Might Be A Programmer If
1. You immediately complain that this should be subscripted as zero.
2. Most people say “Go To Hell,” but you tell people to redirect to /dev/null.
3. By the time you’ve gotten here in the document, you’ve run Tidy or a similar app to check my X/HTML skills.
4. The statement (0×2b||!0×2b) makes sense to you.
5. You find 4 funny.
6. You note with disgust that it always evaluates to true, since 0×2b != 0.
7. Point 6 disgusts you, because under other languages than C++ (Java, per se), it would throw an exception, runtime error, etc.
8. Both points 6 and 7 disgust you, because (0×2b||!0×2b) isn’t a statement.
9. You wonder why there’s so much religious debate. After all, can’t they just type man life?
10. When you think of Blowfish, the stuff described on www.blowfish.com has no relation to what comes to mind.
11. You can write formal grammar statements for C, C++, C#, Java, Perl, Python, PHP, HTML, any XML schema, Assembly, Obj-C, QBASIC,
XBASIC, OO.o BASIC, StarMath, and just about anything else I could throw at you, and yet the question, “Is our children learning?” raises no red flags.
12. You quit drinking coffee; caffeine I/Vs are easier.
13. Your root@localhost password is the chemical formula for caffeine.
14. You didn’t know that there was a war in Iraq: too busy preparing for the next gcc compiler release.
15. You wrote the GPL.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Hightech news blog � 59 amazing sketches of the Monty Python
Better go check these out, who knows how long before some copyright issue brings them down quicker than you can say:
"That was never five minutes just then..."
Hightech news blog � 59 amazing sketches of the Monty Python