I’ve taken on a Fujitsu LifeBook B3010D as a side-project, since I want an ultraportable computer to take around instead of my trusty MacBook. One troublesome aspect is that there is no built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive, and the BIOS doesn’t support booting from a USB stick either. Going from Windows XP to Ubuntu 10.04 [...]
If you’re in San Francisco for Macworld or otherwise hanging out in the area, EFF is throwing a party at DNA Lounge [map] from 8pm to late on Wednesday, January 6, 2009. We’re asking for a $25 donation at the door; it gets you a kick-ass party and more freedom. Also, you’ll be hearing world-class [...]
I finally caved and got an Xbox 360 over the winter holiday, allowing me to delve into some of the great gaming I’ve been missing out on lately. Hearing about Left 4 Dead from a friend at work was one factor in the decision to get the console — it’s excellent, non-stop, zombie killing fun, [...]
Please enjoy the “12 Days of EFF” animation below — ’tis a merry, animated jaunt through some of this years’ milestones in the fight for your digital rights. Learn more about this video and support EFF!
This dialog box popped up when I tried to watch an IT Crowd DVD from the UK. (By the by, IT Crowd is hilarious and awesome; if you’re even the least bit geek-inclined, you will probably be rewarded should you make the bit of effort required to watch it if you’re not in the UK.) [...]