Monthly Archives: May 2007

links for 2007-05-12

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Michael Koby

HOWTO: Joost (with sound) – Ubuntu Forums (tags: linux howto ubuntu joost)

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Songs & Such: “Kamikaze” by Five Iron Frenzy

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Michael Koby

This article is part of series looking at the lyrics of Reese Roper, specifically at the lyrics he wrote while in the Christian “ska” band, Five Iron Frenzy. Last week we looked at the lyrics of Reese Roper of Five … Continue reading →

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Open Source Games

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Michael Koby

One of the biggest complaints people give about not switching to Linux is gaming. There is a major misconception that you can not use a Linux computer to game. Contrary to what you might have heard, Linux can be used to game. Either by using WINE or playing Linux native games, gaming on Linux just takes some research. Continue reading →

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The Digg Revolt

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Michael Koby

Last week Digg experienced what was probably its first user revolt. The cause, a hex code that breaks HD-DVD encryption that Digg took down due to a cease and desist order. The Lowdown When a story containing the hex code … Continue reading →

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Power of Information 2007-05-06

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Michael Koby

This week on the Power of Information, Derek and I discuss HD-DVD gets cracked, Dell to sell Linux PCs, and we look at some cool open source accounting software. We also discuss some common security mistakes along with ways to avoid them, some cool gaming news, and we discuss DRM and website censorship. All this and more on this week’s Power of Information. Continue reading →

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Going Linux (Completely)

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Michael Koby

I have removed the Windows installation from my home computer and am running completely under Ubuntu Linux.  I really dig going back to an all Linux system.  Something about it just seems exciting. I think that after I get familiar … Continue reading →

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