28 Apr 2004
Virtual Private Servers
I miss hosting my site on my own Linux box and being able to install PERL modules, tweak the server settings, etc. I’m too cheap to sign up for a Dedicated Server, so I’m investigating signing up for a Virtual Private Server instead. I’m leaning towards Adiungo or Tektonic, unless anybody sends me feedback about other hosts.
28 Apr 2004
Froggy, the weather sensor
Back when I was playing around with x10 sensors and programming my air conditioner, I thought it would be cool to plug a thermometer into my computer. But I never envisoned a green frog with a wire sticking out its ass (via engadget).
27 Apr 2004
Sneak peak at the 2nd Ave subway
The artist sketch of the proposed 2nd Ave subway station looks pretty sweet (hopefully the Fulton St station will look similar after the massive upcoming renovation). But the coolest thing about this new line (the “T”) is that I’ll be able to spell my name using subway symbols.