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
- Early Modern English for Authors
- Resources for Reverse-Engineering 16-bit Applications
- Fanfiction – A Quick Overview of The Whole Pureblood Pretense Series
- Recommended “Politics in Harry Potter” fics
- Learning Materials for getting into Windows 3.1 programming
- Home-made tamper-evident security seals for kids and adults alike
- Recommended Battlestar Galactica “Earth-contact” fics
- A Simple “Modpack Info” Generator for SMAPI
- Tips Roll-up 2025 to Present
- Nicer Terminal Commands For Flatpak-Installed Applications
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Author Archives: Stephan Sokolow
mod_rewrite Cheat Sheet
Now that I’ve finally got my blog URLs the way I’d like them, I thought I’d share one of the things which proved invaluable in accomplishing that goal: The mod_rewrite Cheat Sheet As usual, enjoy.
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The only wrong time to laugh is when you’re eating
Just a few things I ran across which should help to brighten anybody’s day: (Just make sure you’re not drinking or eating anything when you visit these links) First off, Enormous Penis by Da Vinci’s Notebook. For those who’ve never … Continue reading
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New Geek Test
Well, my brother showed me a new geek test and yep… I’ve still got it. 🙂 96% Geek
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Nostalgia and Fan-fun
Well, there I was, exploring YouTube for fun and profit (though how I’ll profit, I’m still not sure) when I came across a video with a very interesting link. You see, ever since discovering fanfiction, webcomics, and the range of … Continue reading
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EGS: Diane
Before I get into the post, there are a couple of things I feel I should clarify: First, As a consumer of fiction, I am an observer rather than a participant. That means that the ability to “connect” with one … Continue reading
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Interesting Tools: Image Viewers
As I geek around, searching for ways to procrastinate my coursework more efficiently, I occasionally run across programs that are noteworthy enough to blog about. Sometimes, it’s features; Sometimes, it’s another design aspect, but it happens often enough that I’ve … Continue reading
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[Character Name] is…
For those who have never seen one, a “[character name] is…” image is a short comic-style summary of what (the image’s creator thinks) a character is and is not. Image quality and accuracy can vary, but on the whole, they’re … Continue reading
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