Archive for February, 2006

XGL Linux Graphics are Gratuitous, but Fun

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

Novell demonstrates Linux Desktop 10:
“Novell hopes Linux Desktop 10 will gain the attention of corporate IT departments contemplating a future move to Vista. Also, a glance at the new XGL graphics subsystem for Linux.
(Via Ars Technica)
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Looking at the videos of the new XGL Linux graphics systems, I couldn’t help but notice how much is being […]

Curse your efficiency NewEgg

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

Looking over my NewEgg order last night it appears that I made a slight error and potentially have ordered a hard drive that my motherboard might not get along with. Seeing as I only just placed my order I figured I’d call up NewEgg and have them remove the delinquent drive from the order. But […]

Rite of Passage (for a Computer Scientist anyways)

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

There are many rites of passage in the world. Some are religious, some cultural, others vocational. In the computer world there is one such rite, a rite that separates the “computer enthusiast” from a real “computer scientist.” It is a intimidating task involving a myriad of pieces, some as small as a fingertip, others as […]

Back to the Digital Mind

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

It’s been six months since my last posting, but as the old saying goes “better late than never,” so I intend to post more often from here on out. First things first, some minor cosmetic changes to the appearance of the site and some reorganization. With that out of the way (probably tomorrow) the site […]