Vista has disabled the Aero interface…

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Disabled Aero? Because “one of my applications” does not “support” it? How about telling me which application? How about re-enabling it when that application exits? How about coming up with an Aero theme that doesn’t make me seasick when I drag a window? I hate Vista.

A2DP, Windows, and Linux

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

I don’t understand. Linux supports stereo bluetooth audio with the latest packages. With two lines in a configuration file to tell alsa about my headphones, I’m listening to music. Windows XP has no support except for what comes from the manufacturers (which isn’t that great), and Vista sort of has support, if you’re lucky enough […]

[rant] Your cowardice sucks.

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Fear is a strong motivator. Fear of terrorism, fear of death… The lengths people will go to in order to avoid facing fear amazes me. Is unquestioning loyalty easier than facing fear? How do fear and desperation become unshakeable faith? How do fear and laziness cause unquestioning internalization of whatever is on The News today? […]