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
- Resources for Reverse-Engineering 16-bit Applications
- A Python programmer’s first impression of CoffeeScript
- Recommended Battlestar Galactica “Earth-contact” fics
- Fanfiction – A Quick Overview of The Whole Pureblood Pretense Series
- Learning Materials for getting into C programming for MS-DOS/PC-DOS/DR-DOS/FreeDOS
- Useful Info On Win16-Targeting Compilers… And a List of DOS/Win16 Resources
- Getting your way with setxkbmap
- Home-made tamper-evident security seals for kids and adults alike
- Recommended “Politics in Harry Potter” fics
- Getting Your Cheap Chinese USB Foot Pedal Doing Useful Things on Linux
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Category Archives: Geek Stuff
Humor – Rawest Forest, Drop the Dodongo
For those of you who, in 4chan vernacular, need to “lurk moar”, here are a couple of flash music vids that I think you’ll like. Mario RPG: Rawest Forest Zelda CD-i Remix: Drop the Dodongo (Warning: Humorous use of profanity) … Continue reading
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Interesting Poetry – Rime of the Ancient Mariner
I love stories in the form of poetry and this one’s more special than most. Does this quote seem familiar to you? Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink ; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop … Continue reading
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Humor – Mythbusters: Porcum Iacio
Mythbusters: Porcum Iacio For those who weren’t already aware of this flash cartoon, here’s the story: In 2006, Discovery channel ran a contest for the best spoofs of their shows. This one didn’t win, but it’s definitely funny and the … Continue reading
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REAL programmers use…
xkcd – Real Programmers And the moral of the story? Real programmers use whatever the heck they feel most comfortable with… now leave me to my nano vim.
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Interesting Poetry – Jabberwocky
Well, I didn’t want to leave you guys with nothing, so here’s a quick poetry post. Jabberwocky from Lewis Carrol’s “Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There”. If you’ve seen Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, you’ll probably recognize the … Continue reading
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Huffington Post – Is “Canadian” A Racist Term?
Huffington Post – Is “Canadian” A Racist Term? In essence, the article says that some people in the southern United States are using the word “Canadian” as a replacement for racist slurs describing black people in their communication. As a … Continue reading
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BetterExplained.com
BetterExplained.com This is one of those sites that everyone should take a look at. As the title would suggest, it’s got explanations of various sorts. Some math, some computer programming, and a few other things too. I found it through … Continue reading
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