Monthly Archives: May 2004

In response to the response to his first post on the “Linus is not the father of Linux” book, Andrew Tanenbaum writes Ken Brown’s Motivation, Release 1.2.

I’m playing with the background color here and it might change (but only when I’m home and can consult my non-colorblind daughter).

Cringely ponders the establishment of the separate iPod division at Apple. Clearly, the success of the iPod and iTunes Music Store has to be one of the most significant events in Apple’s history. It will be a sad day if … Read More →

Finally, an action figure for me: the super-alpha-uber-geek, GeekMan!

I need to do more creative writing.

Mac poetry: Why I Take Good Care of My Macintosh Computer. You can listen to the author if you like.

Maciej Ceglowski, a Polish expat, writes about being mugged in Warsaw. You have to laugh, even if the laughter is tempered by a “glad I don’t live there” edge. Someday, if I can afford it, I hope to visit Poland … Read More →

No surprise: Feds blame CSX in fatal crash at the Winton Road grade crossing. The report details a “pattern of failure” in CSX’s maintenance procedures (or lack thereof). They also found fault with the train’s crew, who were in violation … Read More →