Marc Perton

Archive for May, 2010

Can’t believe how much Ubuntu …

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Can’t believe how much Ubuntu matured since last time I tried. Easy, fast install, all drivers loaded, all hardware found.

XP netbook only booting into s…

Friday, May 28th, 2010

XP netbook only booting into safe mode, and sys restore no help. Backing up, wiping and installing Ubuntu!

Uninvited houseguest: a bat th…

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Uninvited houseguest: a bat that has settled in outside a window. http://twitpic.com/1rd4sp

Just ordered an Archos 7. Figu…

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Just ordered an Archos 7. Figure if it’s really that bad I can return it. But if it’s tolerable, it’s worth the price.

I have never watched a single …

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

I have never watched a single episode of Lost. Possible to avoid spoilers until super-deluxe complete series DVD set comes out?

Just broke down and got AT&T M…

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Just broke down and got AT&T Microcell. Sure, it’s ridiculous to pay for this, but if it let’s me kill landline, it’s worth it.

Thought I’d have a relaxing af…

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Thought I’d have a relaxing afternoon watching the Yanks. Almost did, too. Don’t know if I should even bother watching 9th.

OK, so I’m a nerd Can’t help …

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

OK, so I’m a nerd Can’t help but crack up every time I see the words “bloater paste.” http://con.st/10005701

I’m no Phils fan, but I am on …

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

I’m no Phils fan, but I am on the far side of 40. So huge props to fellow old guy Jamie Moyer! http://is.gd/c0GvJ

Consumerist: Darth Vader GPS W…

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Consumerist: Darth Vader GPS Will Turn You To The Dark Side http://con.st/10005359