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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Category Archives: Geek Stuff
Why you should NEVER use the sync mount option for FAT partitions
LKML: “Michael H. Warfield”: Sync option destroys flash! Just a little something for Linux users which I felt was too important not to share. The short version is, never use the sync option for FAT drives. It does not get … Continue reading
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A little gem from the fortune command
I recently learned that many of the bash keybindings which I so enjoyed are in fact emacs keybindings. Armed with this knowledge, I’ve decided to try emacs. However, the decision jostled loose a memory which I felt I’d share… A … Continue reading
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Wired 14.03: PLAY
Wired 14.03: PLAY – Anatomy of a Nerd I prefer geeks, but progress is progress.
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Last.fm
Last.fm For those who haven’t heard of it, Last.fm is one of those sites which keeps statistics on what you play and recommends new stuff. It’s the backend behind the new weekly music summary section in the sidebar. However, at … Continue reading
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New deviantART ad-removing Greasemonkey Script
My deviantART ad-killing userscript for Greasemonkey A few days ago, I noticed that the deviantART people had made some changes which had broken the Greasemonkey script I was using to remove the ad boxes (the ads were still blocked by … Continue reading
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Status update
Well, I’ve been very busy, so sorry for no updates, but at least I can show off one of the minor nice things I did manage to do. Here’s a screenshot of my new Conky setup. If any geeks see … Continue reading
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Request for info – Name of Song
Putfile – Shadow of the Collosus Subliminal Messages My brother just linked me to this video clip. I’m willing to offer a negotiable reward of services and/or electronic goods (files, not things you plug into the wall) in exchange for … Continue reading
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