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Ok I’m being drawn to Ruby (over Python)…
Lately I’ve been dabbling (and enjoying!) Python, but as of this weekend I’m being drawn to Ruby mainly because of several reasons (over Python): The ability to easily set up and run a full blown MVC...
View ArticleLaTeX for document creation
Ok just when I thought I couldn’t get any nerdier I’ve decided to learn how to create LaTeX documents mainly for the creation of OpenWargaming rules PDF’s (and the ability to exchange with a real...
View ArticleOpenWargaming: LaTeX PDF Test
After much of my precious spare time I’ve finally got a PDF draft of the new Open Wargaming System generated by LaTeX. There’s an enormous amount of massaging that’s required to make it clear and...
View ArticleOpenWargaming: BBCode to TEX Converter
Using a PHP script that I wrote last night (my only night off this week, sheesh) I was able to convert BBCode to TEX directly. The resulting PDF isn’t bad (that doesn’t make it good). This is a pretty...
View ArticleGames Workshop FAQ Grabber (Python Script)
I’m nerding out on ya, sorry. Programmers and Script Monkeys only, as I’m not going to explain how to use this. I’ve created a Python script that grabs all the latest 40K and Fantasy FAQ’s/PDF’s...
View ArticleTournament-Tracker.NET is in Release Candidate 1
Yesterday I went ahead and versioned up Tournament-Tracker to RC1. This was after I cleaned up the Stats pages, added the ability to add a “Free Game” with your Tournament-Tracker.NET Friends, and...
View ArticleTop Down Marketing and how Ubuntu should retarget their niche to succeed
I’ve been thinking about this during my my fever induced delirium and now that I’m feeling a bit better (still coughing though) I think I’m going to rant my observations and suggestions to the Ubuntu...
View ArticleSo it was finally cool enough to journey into my attic!
And I’ve got CAT-5 cable between the Computer Room and the Living Room! Unfortunately I only found one network plug, so I’m stuck until tomorrow when I can get another plug so that I can complete this...
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Macintosh: How to Flatten Your Dock
I personally don’t like the default look of the Dock when it’s on the bottom. I prefer the flat look you’ll get when you move it to the sides. Here’s how to do it: Open Your Terminal (it’s in your...
View ArticleFreeBSD: Back to my roots (updated)
I’ve just started installing a virtual machine of the latest FreeBSD Release (8.1) mainly to see what features my old favorite OS from 1995-2003 has gained to compete with Ubuntu Server. I switched to...
View ArticlePython Programming: Converting my old avi files to h.264
Here’s a little script that calls HandBrake‘s CLI interface to convert a whole directory full of media in a recursive manner. No Instructions. No warranty. No guarantees. Your mileage may vary. Yadda...
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My new MacBook Pro
My MacBook Pro finally arrived! It’s only a 13″ model, but it will be quite sufficient for my needs as a laptop and extremely portable. All I need now is my Laptop Bag – which will be here Tuesday....
View ArticleMacintosh Impressions: First Week
I’ll admit it. I’m a Mac user now. I’ve been trying to use my new MacBook pro full time for the last week, and it’s been a smashing success. The 8 hour battery life of this little Laptop is quite...
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Macintosh: Syncing your MacOS Contacts & Calendars with Google
As I promised here’s the tutorial to sync your calendars and contacts with your Google account (doesn’t matter if it’s Google Apps or plain Google). The instructions are a little short and to the...
View ArticleMacintosh & Ubuntu: Apple File & Time Machine Server
I’ve streamlined a script that will install netatalk (an open implmentation of the apple network file server protocol), avahi-daemon (Bonjour/ZeroConf service) and configure it all to set up home...
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My bluetooth keyboard and mouse arrived today
Although my Magic Mouse was unwisely mailed to another accessible location, my Keyboard arrived here at work quite quickly and efficiently from eBay. Here’s a quick pic from my iPhone of the new...
View ArticleMacBook Pro: 30 days later
Summary After 30 days of use with my first Macintosh Laptop, I’ll convey my feelings and thoughts. In my “First Week” post I posted my initial thoughts on this baseline and bottom of the MacBook Pro...
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Nerd Rage: Apple’s Antics (again, REALLY!?!)
Apple has decided they don’t care about the Server/Enterprise market whatsoever. They have decided to drop their XServe (rackmount) configuration for Mac Mini and Mac Pro configurations. They use Sun...
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New WordPress Theme
I apologize in advance for the look of this wordpress theme (Note: It’s not so bad now ). I’ve decided to set out and create my own theme so that I’m not bothered by updates of others’ themes (namely...
View ArticleScreenFlow is now available on the Macintosh App Store!
Screenflow, screen capture software for the Apple Macintosh has just been released on the Macintosh App Store. This is important as the license model fits more my style of computer use. I’ve been...
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