For those nervous about making the DOS/windows to UNIX transition:
export PS1='C:${PWD//\//\\\}>'
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tech Train Wreck #1
Mortals, let me explain something to you. I am the god of Technology. That means I know technology; the good the bad, and the ugly. Now, I have the experience and savvy to navigate sharp silicon shoals, but you, obviously do not!
Why obviously? Well, welcome to My new feature: Tech train wrecks.
What's more, this series is interactive! I get to tell you mortals which of your technology insults my very being. You, my wonderful minions, will raze it from the face of the Earth, purging the blasphemy, and neither of us will have to come in contact with it again.
Tech train Wreck #1 - The humping USB dog
The offending pooches.
Now, I've got some affection for USB myself. How much? Let's just say that loud cries of "oh, TechGod! Affirmative! Affirmative!!" were heard at the TechGod household for weeks after the spec was out.
But come on, people, have some decency. No, forget that. Have some taste!
These dogs don't even have internal storage.
Note to ThinkGeek: Tech god will consider reasonable offers of profit sharing. Maybe kick in a Shiba, too.
Why obviously? Well, welcome to My new feature: Tech train wrecks.
What's more, this series is interactive! I get to tell you mortals which of your technology insults my very being. You, my wonderful minions, will raze it from the face of the Earth, purging the blasphemy, and neither of us will have to come in contact with it again.
Tech train Wreck #1 - The humping USB dog
The offending pooches.
Now, I've got some affection for USB myself. How much? Let's just say that loud cries of "oh, TechGod! Affirmative! Affirmative!!" were heard at the TechGod household for weeks after the spec was out.
But come on, people, have some decency. No, forget that. Have some taste!
These dogs don't even have internal storage.
Note to ThinkGeek: Tech god will consider reasonable offers of profit sharing. Maybe kick in a Shiba, too.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Beware the Harpies
It is unlike the god of technology to elucidate on other disciplines, but He will do so if they impinge upon His realm.
It is a little known fact that male harpies exist. Of course, females are the most commonly seen, or, more to the point, heard. Scientists believe this is because they can produce sounds of a much higher frequency, enabling them to kill and consume more prey.
As you can see from this diagram, the perceived loudness of a sound starts an abrupt, dizzying climb around 20 kilohertz. Any shrieks or squawks at or above this frequency could be painful, indeed. Even deadly.
Scientists still do not understand the Harpy fully, as getting close enough for study can be a dicey proposition. Current theories believe the shrill sounds can also be used to increase status in all female groups, as well as their usual purpose - to deafen before the kill.
An online search shows that even social researchers are interested in the problem.
Sexual politics of the voice
An analysis of shreiking in all-female groups
They are known to congregate at lunch spots, nail salons, and cheerleading practice.
It is a little known fact that male harpies exist. Of course, females are the most commonly seen, or, more to the point, heard. Scientists believe this is because they can produce sounds of a much higher frequency, enabling them to kill and consume more prey.
As you can see from this diagram, the perceived loudness of a sound starts an abrupt, dizzying climb around 20 kilohertz. Any shrieks or squawks at or above this frequency could be painful, indeed. Even deadly.
Scientists still do not understand the Harpy fully, as getting close enough for study can be a dicey proposition. Current theories believe the shrill sounds can also be used to increase status in all female groups, as well as their usual purpose - to deafen before the kill.
An online search shows that even social researchers are interested in the problem.
Sexual politics of the voice
An analysis of shreiking in all-female groups
They are known to congregate at lunch spots, nail salons, and cheerleading practice.
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