So Long Slashdot
For years, I’d take a glance at Slashdot on a daily basis. For the past several weeks, I haven’t looked at it, even once. I can’t explain it. I’m just not interested anymore.
Dutch Rapley
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70’s Schwinn Suburban 5-Speed
This bike has Shimano’s FF System and Positron shifter. The FF System is fairly interesting and probably ahead of it’s time in the 70’s. It allows for the chain to turn even when not pedaling; thus, allowing for the rider to shift while coasting.
Low esteem and the factory
Words of wisdom from Seth Godin.
Moving Away from Dreamhost
Six years ago, I set up an account on Dreamhost. I have nothing against Dreamhost. They have served me well over the years. I paid $10.95 per month and I got basic hosting.
Initially, I used Dreamhost for a personal website to host Gallery (of which Matt Mullenweg of Wordpress was a contributor). I also used Dreamhost for email until Google Apps came out.
One of my goals was to build some PHP applications and host them on Dreamhost. I built one. In 2004, I used the Fusebox framework to build a Flickr/Shutterfly mashup. You could browse your photos and friends’ photos then add them to a Shutterfly shopping cart. This was before Flickr supported authentication as part of their API.
Over the years, I’ve hosted several blogs. I’d write a dozen, or so, blog entries then delete my bog and start over. I was never committed to blogging. I’m now hosting my blog on Tumblr.
First real computer bug. This image is hosted at Santa Clara County Library. Link to image.
Programmer Fonts
A list of various fonts that are friendly to programmers. I’m using ProggyOpti on the Mac and Triskweline on Windows.
About Dutch Rapley
Dutch Rapley is a technologist, web artisan, and community activist who lives just outside of and works in Fort Wayne, IN.
