Since many of my readers are technology nerds, I couldn’t resist linking to this post:
Gone but not forgotten: 10 operating systems the world left behind
AmigaOS, CP/M, OS/2, DOS — which OS do you miss the most?
By Matt Lake
It’s a great article. I used to love DOS before I decovered UNIX, I also miss OS/2 and CP/CMS (from my mainframe days, it was loaded on an IBM 360 that someone was crazy enough to give me access to) .
On the old BBS’s, arguements ensued over Windows vs. Amiga operating systems. Amiga was years ahead of its time. Had Microsoft had a weaker marketing department, we’d all probably be working on AmigaOS right now.
Ξ March 27th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
I’m not sure how true this article is. It’s not from a trusted national media source, but I figured I’d pass it along to see what you think. Its worth at least a watch . Make your own opinion.
Ξ March 19th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
on the List of 10 Bad Assed Bipedal Dogs, they left out Hong Kong Phooey. WTF. He’s 
Smooth
Ξ March 17th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
I’ll start by shattering a myth, St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish, He was from Wales. That being said, we Irish don’t think he was a bad egg.
I’m fortunate enough to work in the International Building at Rockerfeller Center (The building with Atlas in front of it). Its directly across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the center of the Parade. Our building has a special section under Atlas where employees can step out and watch the parade without the big crowd. Its quite nice.
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. It’s about 60 degrees, and the crowd is in good spirits outside. Everyone is outside cheering. Good TImes.
Ξ March 16th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
We drove up to Milford Ct. for the weekend. We stayed with my sister and her husband, and had a grand old time. We watched movies, did a little shopping, dined out, went bowling, etc. It was a nice getaway, and I was thrilled to death to be out of our apartment for a day or two. I’m not a huge fan of my downstairs neighbors (they are total psychos) and am looking forward to moving next month (if all goes well). In the meantime, I’ll use any excuse I can to get out for a few days.
Ξ March 16th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
Well we’re a step closer to completing the deal on the new house. The contract is all signed and we locked our mortgage rate. It’s about as low as its going to get. Now its up to the bank to move everything along. I think the wind is at our back on this one
Ξ March 12th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
As some of you know it’s been quiet here on BiffSocko.com recently. I can tell you from experience, that this usually means something big is going on. I think its safe to make the announcement that we’ve signed the contract on a house yesterday. We’ll be moving to Lake Ronkonkoma NY. The house itself is built for entertaining and for a big family. It’s on about a 1/2 acre lot, with a 1/2 court basketball court on it. We look forward to having lots of our friends and family out for extended stays. We’re centrally located, just minutes from the actual Lake Ronkoma lake, and the Connetquot River State Park Preserve. We’ll also be located about 45 minutes from LI Wine Country. There will be lots for visitors to do when they come out to see us.
When people hear that we’re moving out to Lake Ronkonkoma, the first thing they say is .. WOW, That’s really far out East. Yes and No. In terms of geographic location, it’s in Suffolk County NY. It takes 1:10 to get to Midtown Manhattan during rush hour via the Long Island Rail Road Express Train. Probably 1.5 hours door to door. It took me that long to get to work via the express bus in Queens. The commute on the LIRR is quite a bit easier then coming in from Queens because you basically grab a seat, and either read, sleep or log onto the internet via your mini laptop (if you have one). From Queens the commute isn’t quite as nice. The Express Bus is better then the regular busses and subway, but it has nothing on the LIRR.
At any rate, thats about it. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes well. We haven’t closed on the house juet yet, and a lot can happen between now and then.
Ξ March 10th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Blog |
som peeple mak fun ov my spelling. they r nauwt nize.
Its Square Root Day The next square root day is in 2016
Regards
Biff
