Linux Distro Madness: Arch
I’m a computer science student, so it goes without saying that I know a lot of geeks. All are passionate about their geekery of choice, and none so than the Linux (ahem, GNU/Linux) geeks. Every one I’ve met has had ...
SaaS Threatens Open Source
[The following is the first draft of an essay assignment for my Law & IT class on the threat of SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud computing to open source licensing models like the GPL. The given title was "The only ma...
Cathode, a Vintage Terminal
Cathode is a vintage terminal emulator for Mac OS X. Sporting an extremely authentic retro look, the app echoes the old CRT terminals of the 70s and 80s whilst providing much of the same functionality as the terminal built into...
How to update Firefox 4
If you’ve heard about the cool new features Firefox 4 Beta 9′s recent release, you might want to get that new update! Unfortunately, the update process isn’t as easy as you might think. I wanted to update Fire...
Fedora 14 Review
Fedora is a general purpose distribution on the leading edge of Linux development, second only to Ubuntu in popularity. The distribution is known for its dedication to using free and open source software and being a strong plat...
Tiling Windows – Get a Windows 7 Snap on Windows XP and Vista, OS X, and Linux
Tiling windows can be really useful, allowing you to quickly and easily move and resize windows on your desktop into useful combinations. For example, if you wanted to read a webpage while typing in a document, you could resize...
