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May 2, 2007

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December 8, 2006

My Christmas List

This is my christmas list...I'm not crazy enough to ask you readers for anything. This is for my mom so she can have links to go buy the stuff online.

All prices are with shipping unless noted. eBay items are with buy-it-now price for bidding-hassle free shopping and include search links in case item linked is sold).

Component to VGA Transcoder - $51.50 (ebay search here)
PS2 component cables - $6.62 (ebay search here)
Motorstorm for PS3 (Import from Japan) - $63.00
Mahjong Taikai IV (Import from Japan)- $53.00
Magic Switch + SMD Combo - $29.00 (last item at bottom of page)
Treo Headphone adapter - $6.28 (ebay search here)
Sony MDR-EX51 Headphones - $20.00 (ebay search here)
Mahjong Tile Set ~ $25.00 (Bid and win...buy it now too high) Preferred Acutions by ending date: 1, 2, 3, 4, ebay search here, Amazon $33 shipped

Total: $254.40-262.40

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November 21, 2006

I'm (done) compiling my first Kernel

And I gotta say, it feels good.

I'm installed Linux before each time to get ~~utterly frustrated with~~ owned by the Dominatrix-style learning curve. That combined with the inability to port my "windows experience" have kept me from really committing to Linux.

I really couldn't give a you-know-what about the free software (both ways). I've never paid for a copy of Windows and I don't plan to (argh!). I'm also very good at making it run well (quick, no viruses, no spyware). I like using Windows, so I'm in no hurry to switch to something else.

However, my main reason for using Linux is a curiosity and learning standpoint. I'm here for the academics.

Right now I'm using ubuntu because it's user-friendly and hey, it even recognized my wifi out of the box, how cool is that?

Well I managed to finish compiling in just under 30 minutes...much faster than I was led to believe it would be. Yay for Athlon x2 @ 2300 mhz.

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November 15, 2006

PS3 Launch Line Survival Guide

Well, if you've never done this before you might not know what to expect. I'm here to tell you. Get in line EARLY. I'd say 24-48 hours before launch. Okay, but what do you need to take with you while you make yourself unavailable to anyone and anything?

- Money. You don't want to do all this for nothing.

- Dry Food - snack crackers, cookies, chips. You will get hungry.

- 2-3 Bottle of favorite liquid refreshment - Try not to take too many. Gotta pee? Better hope everyone else is okay with you getting back in line.

- Cell phone - In case you need to call a friend when you get bored or need something. Maybe the pizza place will deliver to you. Get some for your commrades, it'll pay when you need to pee.

- Seating - One of those folding camping chairs. Even better with the foot-rest extensions. Some people can get away with sleeping in these.

- Sleeping bag - I need something comfortable to sleep in.

- Time-Passing - Handheld games, PDA-phone, books, epalying cards, etc. You NEED this.

- Deoderant - Please.

If your line is outside

- Tent - the type that require no spikes in the ground. I know it's going to rain tomorrow around here and you won't

- Bundling - Parkas, Jakets, Long Johns, Throws It's going to be cold around here.

Things that could be cool if they were allowed:

- Grill - Most places might take issue with this, but when you have a couple packs of hotdogs and a way to cook them, you'll make fast friends with everyone.

Optional but maybe good:

Change of clothes - I can change by putting my new clothes on top of the old ones and pulling the old ones off if I can't get out of line for a second.

I'm probably going to be hitting the lines tomorrow night and I suggest you do so soon as well. Good night!

PS - Don't forget about my launch guide!

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November 14, 2006

PS3 In Chattanooga, Update

So I did more recon around the Chattanooga area today to see how the lines were doing and they're definitely growing. I think I'll be joining one tomorrow, because as you can see it, they're growing, and fast. The lines made the Chattanooga evening news tonight so they'll probably grow even more.

We are supposed to have severe thunderstorms passing through tomorrow though.

I found this notice on the door at Rhino Video Games