Your UNIX Geekout Moment Of The Day
If you have even a passing interest in the history of operating systems, then you owe yourself a look at the comprehensive timeline of UNIX’s existence. Dang. Just try to follow some of those OS family trees…
Category Outright Geekage
Test Your CBGIQ
Just how well do you know your comic book superheroes? What is your Comic Book Geek I.Q.? If you think yourself a real comic book afficionado, BBSpot has a quiz worth taking titled Superhero or Household Cleaner?. See how well…
For Science!
Step 1: Construct servo-powered Airsoft robotic sentry gun (think Aliens…). Step 2: In a time-honored tradition, convince younger brother to volunteer for test run. Be sure to videotape the test. Step 3: Post video and design photos to Internet[s]. Step…
In Case Of Robot Attack, Break Glass
When the eventual robot rebellion comes, don’t you want to be insured? Remember, “Old Glory Insurance. For when the metal ones decide to come for you – and they will.” Heh.
WARNING: Do Not Attempt With Actual Spouse
Spousal torment is never funny, particularly that of the extremely geeky variety. I repeat, that is not funny.
A Chance To See What You’re Missing By Not Seeing Serenity
In a move designed to pump up attendance at Serenity screenings, Universal has released the first 9 minutes of the film in order to get potential audiences caught up with the origins of the story. It’s a pretty darn good…
Swik Gets A Facelift
You will recall (or, if you’re not a total Free Software/Linux geek like me, you will have forgotten) that I mentioned a site called Swik a few months back. Well, Swik’s lead designer contacted me the other day: Hi, you…
No, No, No, No, NO!
I’ve generally liked the Spider-Man movies as implemented by Sam Raimi and his creative crew, but I must object to his casting of Topher Freakin’ Grace as Venom! Eddie Brock, aka Venom – 6’3″, 260lbs. former-weight-lifter-turned-newspaper-reporter and, when combined with…
Puns Are Alive And Well In The Geek Community
It’s a simple recipe, really: take a story about military-trained dolphins being released by Hurricane Katrina. Add a splash of geek irreverence, start the discussion thread off with this comment: Sound a little fishy to me. What could be the…
He Man Does 4-Non-Blondes
Words simply cannot describe the dance hall atmosphere that has overtaken Castle Grayskull.
