Since starting with the MSP430 LaunchPad, I found out about Texas Instruments’ very liberal sample program. They (TI) will send you samples of up to eight line items at a …Read the rest of this post
My 15 Minutes of Fame?
My tinkering was featured on Four-Three-oh! I’ve been playing with the MSP430 Launchpad recently, trying to teach myself how to use microcontrollers. The Launchpad is great! USB flash programmer, …Read the rest of this post
TED Talk: Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity
A great (and funny) talk about how modern education is not set up right for our kids:
Merry Christmas!
Thought I’d change the theme for Christmas. It’s only temporary, so some stuff may not look quite right until the new year. Happy Christmas to you and yours! Thanks for …Read the rest of this post
Black Friday Redux
Well, I decided to try the “Camp-out for Black Friday” thing again (see previous shenanigans). This time, I showed up at Sam’s Club at 6:30 PM on Thanksgiving. I went …Read the rest of this post
Need some help for a stranded dog…
Not sure how many read this, but please do what you can to save this dog: http://www.getfreshminds.com/2008/10/baghdad-pups.html Thanks, Doc
Tiny CD + Internet = Any Ubuntu You Want!
I was recently trying to install Ubuntu 8.04 on an old Dell PowerEdge 2550. The normal Desktop or Server install CDs would error out at seemingly random points during the …Read the rest of this post
GAME NOT OVER, but Delayed
Well, I got the bottom part of the cabinet completed, but I must put the project on hold. I finally came to my senses (somewhat), and realized that I MUST …Read the rest of this post
MY UBUNTU HOME SERVER
How To Set Up An Ubuntu Server As A Firewall/Gateway Then Add A Bunch More Functions! I’m working on getting all of my notes on my home Ubuntu server build …Read the rest of this post
Backing up, Better this year!
Okay, early last year, I posted on ways to protect your privacy. This year, I’ll let you in on my resolution from last year: Regular backups! My resolution last year …Read the rest of this post




