Category Archives: Technology

Installing Ubuntu without a Live CD, floppy drive, or bootable USB

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Richard

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 … Continue reading →

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EFF’s animated holiday greeting

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Richard

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!

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OS X DVD Player region code dialog box

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Richard

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 … Continue reading →

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I’m playing music at tonight’s CC Salon in SF

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Richard

Edit: My notes on the CC Salon are here. Goofing off at a CC Salon last year. Judging from the Upcoming.org page, this CC Salon looks like it’ll be well-attended. If you’re in town, join for drinks, music, and some … Continue reading →

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Apple ratcheting up content protection

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Richard

I’ve been growing annoyed with Apple, thanks to some of the decisions they’ve made in the name of business development. It seems that they’ve made another deal with the devil in order to get HD content into the iTunes Music … Continue reading →

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