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
- Recommended Battlestar Galactica “Earth-contact” fics
- Tips Roll-up 2025 to Present
- Home-made tamper-evident security seals for kids and adults alike
- Learning Materials for getting into Windows 3.1 programming
- A Simple “Modpack Info” Generator for SMAPI
- Nicer Terminal Commands For Flatpak-Installed Applications
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Author Archives: Stephan Sokolow
Status of updates
Ok, since posts have been a little sporadic lately, I think anyone who reads this deserves a proper explanation. Here you go. I’ve been very busy lately so I’ve spent most of my time working on reducing wasted time. (mostly … Continue reading
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Site Problems
Well, my site had to be taken down for a few hours due to some kind of script mess-up. I think I’ve solved the main problem but there are a few other cases where things can be difficult. I’m working … Continue reading
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Article – Iran executes gay teenagers
Iran executes gay teenagers I was wandering through del.icio.us when I found this article. I highly recommend you share it.
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Added an “El Goonish Shive” review
I’ve added a more detailed review/preview of El Goonish Shive to the GoodWebcomics page of my newly-renovated website. You’ll also find that I moved (not copied) my “favorite webcomics” from the blog to that page in preparation for converting the … Continue reading
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New Site Backend
Well, as of now, my website will be getting no more updates. In case you hadn’t guessed, it’s one of those “The king is dead, long live the king” things. I’m about to switch over to a new backend for … Continue reading
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Simplifying Gentoo Updates
In case anyone was wondering, no I’m not dead. I’ve just been really busy. (partly because I’ve been obsessed with streamlining my computer) Anyway, if you use Gentoo Linux, you might be interested in these two files. The first one … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – “Comes The Cold Dragon”
Title: Comes The Cold Dragon URL: @ IAmNotA.net Author: Don Granberry Source: Ranma 1/2 Rating: 6/6 Type: Continuation, Epic Length: 18 Chapters in 33 files (roughly 120K per file)(Incomplete) Very well written and I love the humor. Especially the parts … Continue reading
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