Category Archives: IT Industry

Bummer about the dead pixel, but what are ya going to do? The OLPC runs Open Source software so in a round about way the crash is my responsibility to diagnose and fix. I’ll see what I can do…

Maybe it’s because I don’t get out much, but this one of the coolest pieces of hardware I’ve seen in a while. It’s worth the $400 even without the satisfaction of buying a second one for someone who needs it. … Continue reading →

So after installing, uninstalling, and being forced to re-install Windows Desktop Search 3.01, I now find out that it doesn’t work. I need to find a file in a folder, so I right click the folder and click search. Holy … Continue reading →

Back through the ’90s, I didn’t understand why Microsoft was sued for coming up with competing products and distributing them with Windows. I thought they were being good capitalists and competing in an open market. Today, I now fully understand … Continue reading →