Ubuntu 5.10 Released

Ubuntu 5.10 has been released with a significant number of changes. I’m in the process of updating the home server right now. They’ve added a “server only” configuration for those looking to run a Debian core server without all the GUI stuff. Me, I like all the GUI stuff so I’ll be reinstalling a complete…

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links for 2005-10-14

44 tips and tricks to help turbocharge your PowerPoint presentations Make your PowerPoint presentations better with some easy to follow hints and tips. (tags: design hacks technology tips powerpoint windows Microsoft Office business communication) PowerPoint Tips & Tutorials Tips on how to make a professional PowerPoint presentation (tags: communication powerpoint tips tools technology windows Microsoft…

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MIT Unleashes Dish Making Machine

In a move that could be considered “one step closer to Star Trek”, MIT has developed a machine that not only creates dishes on demand, but recycles the materials from them after the meal into new dinnerware. Wired: MIT Media Lab’s Counter Intelligence Group, which develops innovative kitchen designs, has created a machine that makes…

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I’m a what????

Ok….so iTunes offers “suggestions” now and guess what? It’s no better’n Tivo. Based on it’s current suggestions it think’s I’m a gay white rapper who likes redneck comedy.

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PS3 vs 360

Here’s a very interesting comparison between the two new game systems coming out, the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360. Pretty good analysis. Tags: console, gaming, xbox360, puppy, videogames

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READ THIS: Your Credit Card is NOT Safe

Robert’s found something intereting. Seems there’s a credit card scam going on without anyone actually realizing it. The scammers charge your card from a company called Digital Age. Robert’s reported that people who don’t use credit cards online aren’t immune. This means anyone can get it. There is a theory that it’s also related to…

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Designing For The Web

The other day I was designing a site and someone said to me “It looks like a weblog.” “Why?” I asked feeling genuine concern. “I dunno.” Came the reply. Just in time to help people understand the ins and outs of designing for the web, Web Pro News comes out with a short list of…

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What’s that noise?

A Dietitian’s View: “It’s noon and you start hearing those rumblings and grumblings in your tummy. Are you really hungry or are you just thinking about food becasue it is “lunchtime” causing food cravings? Did you just eat or did you skip breakfast and haven’t eaten anything yet today? Maybe you just saw a commerical…

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