Urban Potato

Rant

Are we pissed off about something or just feeling reflective? Find out here.


Are we pissed off about something or just feeling reflective? Find out here.

Posts

Microsoft is Still a Great Place to Work

Lately there's been a lot of stuff in the news. Let's unionize Microsoft becase its programmers are so taken advantage of! Microsoft's salaries aren't keeping up with inflation! Microsoft's employee evaluations are political and unfair! Bollocks. Look around: compeition is alive and well in the software industry. Brian • 3/19/2006 8:31:32 PM

You System is Overheating

After a round of patches from HP I was rewarded with a media center PC that insisted it was overheating, even when I just turned it on. It turns out that HP has a hard time writing software that works under a non-admin account. Brian • 8/4/2005 9:33:12 AM

The Qwest Mess

All I want for Christmas is internet access. Qwest, can you help me out? Brian • 12/23/2004 10:24:28 AM

Bamboo : The Amazing Weed

Bamboo really is a weed. I found this out a while ago while trying feebly to maintain our garden. You wouldn't believe how quickly healthy bamboo can grow. Brian • 5/28/2004 7:01:57 PM

Long Live the Threek!

Damnit, forks should have four tines. Let's ban threeks while we still can. Brian • 3/4/2004 10:28:36 PM

The Internet is Not Your Friend

A Wired News article about IP cloaking used by spammers has reminded me once again that the Internet is anarchy. Brian • 10/9/2003 3:01:48 PM

I'm That Guy

When I was in college I used to laugh at my uncle. Whenever my aunt went out of town my uncle would call me up and ask me to come over and help him with some hair-brained scheme that had to be done before my aunt got home. Now that Danna's out for a couple of weeks I've come to the conclusion that I'm that guy. Brian • 9/16/2003 12:16:48 PM

Patent Schmatent

Brighthand.com has a great article chronicling all the patent infringement lawsuits currently plaguing the handheld industry. Brian • 9/3/2003 1:06:26 AM

Viruses and Cars

I read on C/Net today that some believe that software makers should be liable for virus attacks. Brian • 8/26/2003 2:55:51 PM

UPS, Welcome to 2003

The UPS business model seems to be firmly grounded in the 1950's, where there's always a nice little housewife to be home to wait for the delivery man. Brian • 6/23/2003 10:59:14 PM

Blogging: The Beginning or Ending of Culture?

Blogs are the web equivalent of TV reality shows. Do they serve a higher purpose? Brian • 2/16/2003 12:00:00 AM

You Have 2400 Unread Messages

Ok, so I'm pretty fed up with spam. I maintain several email accounts to dodge spammers. It's time to fight back. Brian • 1/30/2003 12:00:00 AM

Fanatics don't just believe in Islam

I'm sick of people killing each other over religion. All religions are basicly the same. It's time we all realize that and learn to get along. Brian • 9/23/2001 12:00:00 AM

George W. Bush has taught me something

Believe it or not, George W. Bush has taught me something. He's taught me that enough bad decisions, made over and over again, really can make their way through the red-tape of U.S. politics. Brian • 9/3/2001 12:00:00 AM

Intellectual Handouts

A quick rant about my toughts on intellectual property, MP3's, and the future of software. Brian • 4/10/2001 12:00:00 AM

Cigarette Butts

I looked down today and everywhere I looked were cigarette butts. It's time for a rant. Brian • 3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

The Price of Oil

It really bugs me that people complain about the high price of oil while they sit with their SUVs parked in the driveway. Brian • 4/4/2000 12:00:00 AM

The Microsoft Trial

You know it was only a matter of time before I ranted about this. Brian • 3/15/2000 12:00:00 AM

The Consumer

I hate being defined as a "consumer". What does that imply, anyway? Brian • 10/20/1999 12:00:00 AM