Archives » July, 2006

First Impressions: Netflix

So, my first impressions of Netflix are very positive ones. The idea of the service is one I’ve been fascinated with for some time, and the nudge I needed came when I spent almost $13 bucks for three movie rentals one weekend. My wife and I have the 2-at-a-time, unlimited per month plan, [...]

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GD…

Stupid web server… Apparently, I neglected to install the GD (GIF Draw) library when I updated my server to FC5. Let me tell you that Gallery 2 was none to pleased about that. I’ve been sitting on photos since Memorial Day weekend, waiting for myself (that’s right) to fix the gallery upload [...]

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What good architecture will do for you.

I’ve been working on a side project for about a year now. When I inherited the code, it was in less than decent shape. Files everywhere, weird folder structure, duplicate code in several different places, things like that.
So as I work on it, I started restructuring it. Bit by bit, it started [...]

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A Developer’s notebook, on a budget

I’m starting some research into picking up a notebook PC so that I do some development/design without being confined to my desk.  As I’m shopping, I’m realizing that I’ll be lucky to get away under $1,300 bucks.
Why?  Well, I’d like to get something that isn’t going to be obsolete in 6 months, so I’m looking [...]

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Back from hiatus…

I am back from my extended hiatus. Vacation + lots of cleanup in the weeks leading up to vacation have left this blog somewhat unattended. Hopefully that will change with new projects for both work and the side projects.

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