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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Author Archives: Stephan Sokolow
BBC: ‘Chaos’ of China’s music industry
BBC: ‘Chaos’ of China’s music industry An interesting little article about how the music industry in China is taking a different approach to “music piracy” because there’s just so darn much of it.
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Fanfiction – Wild Magic
Wild Magic by Usagi Hasano Length: 19 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Ranma ½, Harry Potter, Slayers, Tenchi Muyo, Sailor Moon Rating: 5/5 Now for another one of those fics which works better than you’d expect it to. “Wild Magic” by Usagi-Hasano. … Continue reading
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Reflections on Trusting Trust
Reflections on Trusting Trust by Ken Thompson I read this classic article several years ago and then forgot where it was and what it was called. I’ve finally found it again and I think that it’s something everyone should read. … Continue reading
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Viral Marketing – Will It Blend?
Will It Blend? Just because I think that everybody should see these. (You can also find them on YouTube directly) This is how you do good advertising. (Just like Mythbusters is how you mix education and entertainment) I found these … Continue reading
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Linux – Disabling the Screensaver, xkill-Style
Ever wanted a nice comfy way to tell your system “Disable the screensaver until this window closes”? If so, drop this shell script onto your system and make sure that you’ve got the xwininfo, xdg-screensaver, and awk commands installed. When … Continue reading
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Art – Postcards From Our Awesome Future
Wish You Were Here! Postcards From Our Awesome Future While reading the news page on OpenClipart.org, I ran across these interesting and entertaining images. Definitely worth a look and, if you want to use the bits of art from them … Continue reading
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Humor – Super Saiyan no Jutsu
deviantART – Super Saiyan no Jutsu Don’t you just hate how Naruto has become the new Dragonball Z? 🙂
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