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- Mr. T plays WoW
- http://kotaku.com/gaming/clips/new-wow-ads-recruit-mr-t-and-shatner-325030.phpI don't play WoWBut after seeing Mr. T, I might just take it up.Mohawk class???Mr. T?? The computer hacker???LOL -- Thanks, this was great!High comedy...Maybe Mr. T hacked the game ;-)
- Tags: Games, jmgarvin
- Discussion threads 2007-11-21
- Do you use ITIL?
- Is it worth it? Do you actually use it? Are you going to move to v3?I'm interested in any replies to this.I'd like to know how others have implemented this. I get the feeling it's one of those things many would like to do but are not...
- Tags: Process improvement, IT Services, jmgarvin, ITIL
- Discussion threads 2007-09-05
- Going to Sydney, Australia, need touristy suggestions
- So any of you Aussie farker out there that can recommend things to do in Sydney while I'm there? I'll be there for two works for work, so I'll have a little time to see the sites.So my my list is:1) Opera House2) Bridge3) Zoo4) The big shopping area...
- Tags: jmgarvin, Manly, DARLING HARBOUR
- Discussion threads 2007-08-14
- Hogwarts IT Director Quits!
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/2007/071807-hogwarts-it-director.html?ts0hb=&story=ab5_harrypotter
- Tags: jmgarvin
- Discussion threads 2007-07-19
- We are being lied to
- http://www.youtube.com/programmersguildAfter you watch that tell me you aren't outraged!
- Tags: jmgarvin
- Discussion threads 2007-07-06
- Is product familiarity causing problems?
- http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070605-product-loyalty-consumers-mistake-familiarity-with-superiority.html
- Tags: jmgarvin, familiarity
- Discussion threads 2007-06-06
- Ban priya_interview1
- Not only have they spammed the crap out of TR, but with worthless crap.Honestly, why is TR the new thing for spammers. They all need to DiaF
- Tags: Spam, jmgarvin
- Discussion threads 2007-03-12
- Your coder Meyer-Briggs Personality Test
- http://www.doolwind.com/index.php?page=11&PHPSESSID=3623cd092901a3c5434ffaf990f29accEdit to include my personality:Your programmer personality type is:DHTBYou're a Doer.You are very quick at getting tasks done. You believe the outcome is the most important part of a task and the faster you can reach that outcome the better. After all, time is money.You like coding at a High...
- Tags: genius programmer, jmgarvin, Now IT, programmer
- Discussion threads 2007-03-04
- What can you discern from body language in an interview?
- I donnoI put my hands in my pockets all the time, but it's just I'm a hand talker and I'm trying to cut down.I cross my arms a lot too. I tend to do this because:A) I don't want to talk with my handsB) My back hurts and it...
- Tags: body language, jmgarvin
- Discussion threads 2007-02-12
- Will Linux Die in 2018?
- Apparently this author thinks so:http://www.articleonramp.com/Article.cfm?ID=64poppycockThis guy has his facts bass-ackwards in so many ways I don't even know where to start. There are some actual threats to the survival of Linux, but this guy managed to construct an entire article prognosticating the end of Linux without referring to a...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, jmgarvin, Linux
- Discussion threads 2006-09-26
- Why Linux isn't Mainstream
- In invite all of you to read why a blogger doesn't think Linux is mainstream. If this is the current thought process, then stop the world I want to get off...http://synthesisbusiness.blogspot.com/2006/08/why-linux-isnt-mainstream-with-ease-of.htmlGetting a Gogle error on your link mateand I was looking forward to making one or two pithy rebuttals.To...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, exchange, crossover office, what a load, mainstream, cedga, jmgarvin, software
- Discussion threads 2006-08-29
- The Amazing Boring Blog
- The Amazing Boring Blogblog rootThe First PostingNot much to say here, other than I'm starting a blog here.You'll probably see comments on Linux, Microsoft, Information Security, Hacking, and some basic rants and raves that seem to find their way into every blog.If you are a teacher, I'm always interested in...
- Tags: jmgarvin, Norman, e-learning, instructor, software, blog
- Discussion threads 2005-05-16
- European Vaction (thanks neilb)
- European Vaction thanks neilbSo a few weeks ago I asked about some stuff to do in London for a few days...Here's my update:Sunday (Day 0): Land at Heathrow. Spent almost an hour in the immigration line. It seems having multiple desks open as multiple flights land is too...
- Tags: tube, Eye, london, clark griswald, european vaction, jmgarvin, off-topic, Heathrow, Ripper Tour
- Discussion threads 2006-06-12
- Bank's defense of bad security: Everyone else does it
- Bank's defense of bad security: Everyone else does itarticle rootWhy spend moneyMemoTo: Corporate AmericaFrom: jmgarvinSubject: Short Term Thinking is Killing UsThe short term thinking of Corporate America is slowly erroding the very things that have made it so strong. Consumer confidence, long term projects, and R&D. Thanks to...
- Tags: FI, SSL, george ou, corporate greed, no security, jmgarvin, off-topic, Navy Federal, bank, security
- Discussion threads 2006-05-17
- Things to do in and around London (need suggestions)
- Things to do in and around London need suggestionsI need some suggestions for a London trip I'm taking in early June. We'll be there for 3 days...We plan on doing the Duck tours the amphibious vehicle deally, hitting Stone Henge, and then maybe a museum or two....Is there something...
- Tags: London Eye, travel, london, european vacation, clark griswald, jmgarvin, off-topic, offence
- Discussion threads 2006-05-03
- Penguin Pete is the Carl Sagan of Computer Science
- While I completely disagree with his diatribe on interface and "ease of use," I also find him quite annoying:http://penguinpetes.com/b2evo/index.php?title=stealth_bombers_are_more_difficult_to_op_1&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1If you are really curious check out The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman who actually has a clue.Oh, I dunno. . . .He makes some good points. You...
- Tags: Penguin, Penguin Pete, Carl Sagan, moron, set us up the bomb, CD-collection, jmgarvin, Pete, off-topic, computer, computer science
- Discussion threads 2006-04-29
- NEC Corporation Pirated
- http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3000Simply Mirror Sites B-)...as in smoke and mirrors.gee, I wonder extra MicroSoft ? (now is that why Hu 'Had'to talk to Billy) Is that why Vista is a little dislected? (Written in Chineese?)
- Tags: Pirated, drm, nec, dmca, pirate, pwned, jmgarvin, NEC Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-04-27
- World of Warcraft TR Meeting
- World of Warcraft TR MeetingOk meeting time: Tuesday at 6pm PST (9pm EST, 8pm Central, and 7pm MST). So, the server will be Duskwood PvE...which will mean the noobs will have an easier time...The possible players1) jmgarvin - Cervisia2) stargazer - ???3) shellbot - ???4) Bill Detwiler - Keres5)...
- Tags: Horde, games, tr, wow, world of warcraft, mmo, jmgarvin, off-topic, fighter, tank
- Discussion threads 2006-04-08
- TRers want to join up and play World of Warcraft?
- TRers want to join up and play World of Warcraft?Ok, those of you on TR do you want to play WoW together, start a guild, and have some fun?We'll start on a new low pop server PvE or PvP and crank out some new characters.Duskwood for PvE and Aegwynn for...
- Tags: card, PvE, gaming, tr, wow, world of warcraft, guild, jmgarvin, off-topic, game, Linux, PvP
- Discussion threads 2006-04-05
- Is Trust Worthy Computing Trustworth?
- I've always have been annoyed at the lack of trust worthiness in trustworthy computing. The industry seems to be making standards that will keep me from using my computer, in legal ways, to do things. Just because I own a CDRW or a DVDR does NOT...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Trusted Computing, piracy, MP3
- Discussion threads 2006-04-02
