Monthly Archives: September 2004

The Geek Smack Down

Watch what you say when you’re talking to a true geek. Nice work Jeff Bonwick.

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python to windows exe

py2exe- convert python scripts into standalone windows programs Sweet! (first saw this on andrew grummet’s weblog)

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Oracle powered by Mac OS 9.x

Okay, so it’s not exactly the signature Chicago font, but isn’t the combo box in this banner add from Mac OS 9? I love it when the marketing guys mix the new and the old…like all those magazine adds that … Continue reading

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Apples are cheaper

Linux News: Commentary: Macs Are More Expensive, Right? At the low end, therefore, the PC desktops are marginally less expensive than the Macs — if you can do without their connectivity and multimedia capabilities — and considerably more expensive if … Continue reading

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Sun’s Schwartz takes a page from the Microsoft playbook

I really like Jonathan Schwartz’s blog. I know that it’s a marketing tool, but it’s nice to think you know what he’s thinking…plus blogging is in vogue. I also think that Sun is a very forward thinking company. Now utility … Continue reading

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The Corporate World and Life View

Fast Company – “Management thinker Douglas Smith says that our churches, schools, and neighborhoods no longer define our values. Instead, corporations do.” I read this article just a few days before I had to take my companies “Messages and Core … Continue reading

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Google’s Future…Gbrowser?

More on Google’s development strategy by the NY Post and slashdot. I like speculation, but the fact is, Google just likes to hire smart people.

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Absentee ballot

From a GeorgeWBush.com email: Starting today, you can request your ballot by mail, and soon you can cast an early ballot at early vote locations in your area. If you’re going to be busy on November 2nd, I encourage you … Continue reading

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Let’s make Shrum 0 for 8

The Washington Post has a good article on Bob Shrum and his attempt to win with a demoncratic presidential candidate…he’s 0 for 7. Keep up the good work Bob.

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Verizon Sucks, but Coverage is King

I’ve been disgusted with the Verizon phone selection for a long time now. In particular I wanted a phone with bluetooth. So, I decided to make the switch to Cingular. I chose Cingular because they are a large GSM carrier…and … Continue reading

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