Debian GNU/Linux -- apt-build
Debian's Answer to Gentoo Linux
(and if you use Xine or Ogle for example, you should definitely consider it - with those, optimized compilation makes quite a bit of difference in performance)
Archive 1. April 2004
Lego and Customer Friendliness
After weeks of waiting, I finally got an answer to a simple question. I wanted a Lego Mindstorms infrared tower for USB connection. The answer? Parts from sets are not available from Lego. So there are no replacement parts. If something gets lost or broken from a set, buy a new set. What a load of rubbish.
Oetker is allowed to brew even more beer
Beer pudding?
At tagesschau.de - Die Nachrichten der ARD you can find the original article.
PyOXIDE - pythonmac.org wiki - Mac OS X IDE for Python - still in development
ThinkGraph: Introduction - Concept Map Editor that uses SVG directly as storage format - for Windows
Various bits of software
Those who enjoy programming with OCaml will find some very interesting and especially practical programs under the link above. I particularly like spamoracle, a very useful filter for statistical spam analysis. I'm now using it on my new server. The original article can be found here.
Since we're talking about inquiries to companies ...
Unfortunately, Apple was unable to process your order XXXXXXXXX because your file contained a transmission error. Large parts of your images were not visible, so the entire quality of your prints suffered. Therefore, we have cancelled your entire order and would like to recommend that you place a new order. Right. I'm putting together a data package for a book order with iPhoto - the foolproof software for image management. Apple makes everything idiot-proof to use, but omits a checksum during data transmission? And only realizes weeks after the order that the data is corrupted?
Right. And pigs can fly.