things in the archive
- Using SSH Public Key Authentication
A tutorial on using SSH public key authentication. - The Rocket Car Story
This is a mirror of a now-defunct site which claims to be the origin of the mythical Rocket Car Story. - A Rant, by Russ Allbery
This one is NOT humor. It is the most moving, most well-written, most passionate defense of Usenet that I have ever seen. Read it. Share it with your friends. Spread the word. - Philosophies of Free Software and Intellectual Property
A fantastic discussion of the relative philosophies (or lack thereof) of software licensing. - People Should Read More (The Pullet Surprise)
Attempt at cataloging and analyzing a common variant of misspelling. - Caffeinated Soft Drinks Compared
This one's cute, a geek's view on soft drinks. - If Highways Were Like the Net
What if the Internet really were an Information superhighway? - Street Racing for Everyman
You can forget what your friends tell you, here's a more accurate depiction of the average street race. - Stoopid Band Names (A tribute to mindslam)
Compiled listing of funny, ficticious band names. - GPL Notes and Thoughts
The GPL is a particularly subtle license which may have impact which is unanticipated by a programmer. Here's a collection of posts, emails, and articles on the subject. - Creature of the Night
Joe Lavin has it exactly right. Morning people suck. - Typical Usenet Discussion
Deconstruction of a typical usenet discussion. - the top ten reasons to be a slacker
Why you should strive to be a slacker.