The Daily Kebab
The ramblings of a technomuse
Interesting article on the Falcon programming language
Feb 26th
Odd programming language, especially the for loop, with the forfirst: formiddle:, and forend: stuff.
The Falcon Programming Language: a brief tutorial
The Falcon Programming Language: official site
The Falcon Programming Language: a brief tutorial
The Falcon Programming Language: official site
Install 32bit Skype in 64bit Debian Lenny
Jan 28th
# aptitude install ia32-libs-gtk
# dpkg -i –force-architecture –force-depends skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
Unpacking skype (from …/skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb) …
dpkg: skype: dependency problems, but configuring anyway as you request:
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
Setting up skype (2.0.0.72-1) …
Install 32bit Skype on 64bit Ultimate Edition
Jan 27th
dpkg -i –force-architecture skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
New lower power server
Nov 24th
I’m building a new lower power server to replace my Athlon64 4600++. The new box is going to use a Gigabyte motherboard, and AMD energy efficient CPU, and a couple of Western Digital “Green” drives.
The new system uses 100W; nearly 40W less than the current server, which is a substantial saving when the box is on 24×7. Disk performance will not be as good as I’m using a four disk raid5, versus the current six disk raid6, and the drives are slower than in the current server.
Heart Attack
Oct 20th
Having just recently suffered a heart attack, I am staying with my ex-wife for a while. She is making sure I don’t over do it, and I’m bored and want to get back to work.
I’m missing my computers, and I’m sure they are missing me 
, but I’ll be back home soon, and can tend to their every need
Ferrari can do no wrong
Sep 18th
Yet again this past weekend, we have the Ferrari effect in action. Felipe Massa passes another driver whilst completely off the track.
Do we see a stewards enquiry, drive through penalty, 25 second penalty, not likely, lest we upset the Ferrari International Association.
Shame on you Formula 1.
Ferrari International Association Strikes Again
Sep 8th
The FIA strikes again, with Hamilton’s demotion for being the best racing driver we have seen for years, but not having the good sense to drive for the FIA’s favourite team.
If this sort of crap continues Formula 1 is doomed.