Computing

2004-07-22 11:30:00
Can you say it right?

Here are a few computer terms I hear mispronounced by professors and professionals: 

GIF – Macintosh artists typically say GIF with a hard g but the correct pronounciation is with a soft g like JIFF.

MySQL – Windows SQL admins commonly say MySequel. But the correct way to say MySQL is My ess que el.

PNG – just say ping

Linux – Many professors at csusb use a long i… “line-ix” …Linus Torvalds, the inventer uses a short i… “lennix.”

Gnome – often people forget the g. the correct pronounciation: guh-nome

2004-07-06 16:13:00
We have had a massive catostraphic failure in conjunction with an enormous configuration anomaly. Please bear with us as our backup systems (thank you Killer) are taking over. Everything should be back to normal within 30 hours.

2004-06-10 20:15:00
At last!
Finals are over! Time to rejoice! LAN Party anyone?

2004-05-21 20:40:00
Random Tip From Ben
Always provide more than adequate cooling for your computer. Seems it got just a little too hot …rush ordered a new one.

2004-05-18 20:56:00
Blasted
I’ve been nailed with DSL tax. Now my connection runs an additional $35/year. …not to mention the upcoming block address change.

2004-04-21 11:12:00
Looks like Killer-Server .Net upgraded to Gentoo Linux. Looks nice Killer. Backups are running fine, thanks for the headsup. Hope everything goes well for you in the next month as things start to get dicey.

2004-04-11 15:28:00
Lets see…should I buy lunch and a tank of gas to last the week or a new computer?

2004-03-03 10:08:00
Let the law battles begin
SCO just sued AutoZone. This will be entertaining… read news.

2004-02-28 13:18:00
Cell phones are evil
In response to the frequently asked question, this is Why I don’t have a cell phone

• I don’t believe I should have to pay for incoming calls.
• There is no “do not disturb” mode for cell phones. There should be such a feature that would allow a caller to disturb me only in an emergency but otherwise send him to voice mail. Cell phones should have an easy “dnd” switch.
• Contracts are evil. I want month to month with the ability to swap providers and have my number transferred within minutes
• Too high priced.
• People would call me… being unavailable gives me time to think about things.

When the first four items are implemented in cell phones I may get one. But until then, send me an email.

2004-02-17 15:49:00
Inverse Text (in response to White Mike)
It saves your eyes.
It saves power.
Your monitor will last longer.
Poeple will think you’re geekier.

White text on black background. Its good for the soul.