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
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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Git and Comfortable Version Control
For those who aren’t familiar with git, I’ll start with a short summary. Git is the version control system that Linus Torvalds wrote when none of the existing alternatives were acceptable choices. Short enough? Now, here’s why you should be … Continue reading
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Quick “Do Not Disturb” Sign
It’s a fairly safe bet that, at some point or other, everybody has wanted a “Do Not Disturb” sign for their room. Unfortunately, the kind you hang on your door handle tend to be difficult to make and don’t always … Continue reading
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Liberated Games
Liberated Games I had a very nice post about this site, but I also had Javascript disabled to work around a WordPress bug, so there was no auto-save to protect me from myself. Therefore, you’re stuck with the short version. … Continue reading
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