About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Popular Posts
- Resources for Reverse-Engineering 16-bit Applications
- Recommended Battlestar Galactica “Earth-contact” fics
- Home-made tamper-evident security seals for kids and adults alike
- Displaying An Image or Animated GIF in Qt With Aspect Ratio-Preserving Scaling
- Learning Materials for getting into C programming for MS-DOS/PC-DOS/DR-DOS/FreeDOS
- Learning Materials for getting into Windows 3.1 programming
- Embedding the DPMI Extender for your Open Watcom C/C++ EXE (And Related Knowledge)
- Getting your way with setxkbmap
- Stripping Emoji from File And Folder Names
- Fanfiction – A Quick Overview of The Whole Pureblood Pretense Series
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Monthly Archives: December 2007
New Host
Having discovered that my old host STILL hasn’t fixed their DNS problems, I’ve moved this blog to NearlyFreeSpeech.NET. Let me know if you find any problems. However, keep in mind that the contact form is still on my old host … Continue reading
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Adbox
Yes, I have added an adbox to my blog. For those who are wondering, no, I haven’t become a hypocrite. I still don’t like big banner and skyscraper ads all over, but I don’t mind a few small buttons… especially … Continue reading
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How to get Timidity to work (more or less) as a software synth with OSS 4
Note: This is still fragile, so I can’t help you if it doesn’t work on your system. I finally got around to trying OSS 4 and I just can’t go back to ALSA. Not only is it less cantankerous, the … Continue reading
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CineMassacre’s Monster Madness
Monster Madness, Part 1 @ YouTube Yeah, I know most horror fans have probably already seen this, but whether or not you like Horror films, you should watch it. I’m not a Horror fan, but this provides a great way … Continue reading
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