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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Category Archives: Geek Stuff
Interesting Poetry – “Full Fathom Five”
Today’s poetry quote isn’t a poem per se, but rather an excerpt from The Tempest by William Shakespeare which I found particularly memorable after hearing it quoted in an undersea documentary film. Enjoy… Full fathom five thy father lies; Of … Continue reading
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Lair Improvement – Desk Baskets
Have you ever wished you had a nice little basket hanging off your desk to store things like pens, notepads, vitamin D tablets, and so on without cluttering up the desk itself? If so, read on. My desk is made … Continue reading
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Linux Tools – incron, the “File-Change Cron”
incron :: inotify cron system As a technically-minded Linux user, I’m very familiar with the cron daemon. However, like any good UNIX/Linux tool, it does one job and does it well: Running things at specific times. It’s of no use … Continue reading
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Humor – Installing Linux on a Dead Badger
Ever wanted instructions for installing Linux on a dead badger? Just a little bit of humor I ran across while looking for tools to make it easier for me to blog.
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Interesting Poetry – The Cremation of Sam McGee
Returning to the interesting poetry, we come to “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Robert Service. This is another long one, but I can most definitely excerpt it. What follows has stuck in my head with little need for refreshment … Continue reading
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AddThis.com
As you may have noticed, I’ve switched from using Sociable (That “Share and Enjoy:” plugin) to AddThis.com for providing easy-access bookmarking. (As well as adding a second button for the feed) I figure it’s a win-win situation since it has … Continue reading
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Interesting Poetry – The Walrus and the Carpenter
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright– And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. — The Walrus And … Continue reading
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