Archive for June, 2004

Steps to install hostap drivers in Fedora Core 2

  • June 25th, 2004
  • Posted in pblug

I recently ran into alot of problems getting the hostap-drivers installed onto the Fedora Core 2 installation on my laptop. After a few days of hacking at the problem and plenty of web surfing forums and mailing list archives I came up with a way to get the drivers installed and working correctly. I’ve put [ READ MORE ]

Shark Tank Monday!

  • June 21st, 2004
  • Posted in Misc

Hard to argue with that 06.17.04 This tech support pilot fish already has experience with the user who’s currently on the line. “She’s a particularly obnoxious client who struggled in the past to comprehend the difference between her monitor (which clearly was her computer) and the base machine (obviously her hard drive) — terminology that all support staff [ READ MORE ]

WiFi Roadkill

  • June 17th, 2004
  • Posted in Misc

Here is a great CNN article on business models that revolve around free/subscription WiFi internet access. Selling Wi-Fi presents serious challenges. NEW YORK (AP) — Alas, wireless Internet may not be the technology sector’s salvation after all. Small companies, some publicly traded, are burning cash trying to turn Wi-Fi into viable business. Some have already shut down. Faster than [ READ MORE ]

Interesting: Study finds dogs understand language

  • June 10th, 2004
  • Posted in Misc

CNN.com article excerpt: WASHINGTON (AP) — As many a dog owner will attest, our furry friends are listening. Now, for the doubters, there is scientific proof they understand much of what they hear. German researchers have found a border collie named Rico who understands more than 200 words and can learn new ones as quickly as many [ READ MORE ]

Random Thoughts

  • June 5th, 2004
  • Posted in Misc

Tomorrow is the 60th anniversary of D-Day, (Tye Allied invasion of Normandy, France [WWII]) the greatest show of human courage and sacrifice of the 20th & 21st century. Only 7 days till the PBLUG is going to participate in WWWD4. So far preparations are on track. [gripe] My next door neighbor is really starting to piss me off. [ READ MORE ]