Archive for November 20th, 2008

Some People Just Don’t Want My Money

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

When I unsubscribed from the paper version of Asimov’s, I specifically suggested letting me know when they had kindle support.  I just happen to be browsing the magazine selection for kindle today, and find that they are now available.

Stupid Error Messages

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

I love it when someone doesn’t think thru the corner cases,

“root is not in the sudoers file.  This incident will be reported.”

It’ll be reported, yeah…to ROOT =p

Machine Greetings

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

In addition to the traditional calls from Mom, Dad, and Sister1, I got a birthday greeting from the robot at HR Block.  It was a little creepy.  I wonder if they make those calls to all people who file with them, or just the ones with birthdays close to tax season.