Monthly Archives: January 2012

Today I set up a custom Linux computer at work. I’d already built myself a computer that, at $900, is literally more powerful by orders of magnitude than a comparable Mac or PC that would cost around $2499. But the … Continue reading →

FTP clients are a dime a dozen. And in that situation, I typically opt for the candidate that is cross-platform for two very good reasons: I know I’ll be able to use the same, comfortably familiar client no matter what … Continue reading →

In the little artfilm Evil Dead 2, when Ash discovered that his hand had developed a murderous mind of its own, he lopped it off at the wrist. Similarly, I myself have found lately that my Home Directory has begun to … Continue reading →

Ever since I started on Linux, I’ve heard about Amarok and what a fine example of real quality it is.  I’ve known many people who swear by it; it IS the music player of GNU Linux. Even so, every time … Continue reading →