How to Start Learning LinuxHow to Start Learning Linux
I was asked for advice on how to start learning Linux. Rather than replying via email I’m writing a blog post for future people who ask such questions and also[...]
Author: etbe
Raw Satire Usually Fails on the InternetRaw Satire Usually Fails on the Internet
Sarcasm and satire usually don’t work on the Internet. One cause of this is the lack of out of band signalling via facial expression or tone of voice. Another issue[...]
Optimising the How To Vote ProcessOptimising the How To Vote Process
I previously wrote about my experience handing out How To Vote (HTV) cards at the federal election a couple of weeks ago [1]. One comment noted that at one polling[...]
Interesting Developments in Islamic CultureInteresting Developments in Islamic Culture
Shereen El Feki gave an inspiring TED talk about Islamic youth culture [1]. She shows some interesting exerpts from the 4SHBAB TV network which is known as “Islamic MTV“, the[...]
Links August 2010Links August 2010
Urban Honking has an insightful article about the Arduino and suggests that it is one of the most important factors for the development of the computer industry in the near[...]
A Netbook for Aircraft NavigationA Netbook for Aircraft Navigation
There is apparently some MS-Windows software for navigating light aircraft in Australia. It takes input from a GPS device and knows the rules for certain types of common tasks (such[...]
Telling People How to VoteTelling People How to Vote
Yesterday I handed out how to vote (HTV) cards for the Australian Greens. The experience was very different to the one I had when I handed out cards for the[...]
It’s Election Time AgainIt’s Election Time Again
Linux People and Voting Chris Samuel (a member of LUV who’s known for his work on high performance computers and the “vacation” program) has described why he’s voting for the[...]
The Gift of FearThe Gift of Fear
I have just read The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence by Gavin de Becker. Like many self-help books it has a concept that[...]
Ethernet Interface NamingEthernet Interface Naming
As far as I recall the standard for naming Linux Ethernet devices has always been ethX where X is a number starting at 0. Until fairly recently the interface names[...]