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Lauren’s got a VPR Matrix 185A5, and she runs Linux. The problem is that the “VPR Matrix” (Best Buy’s brand) is not supported very well by Linux.

Today I updated the kernel to 2.4.20 so that she could have the latest version of the orinoco drivers.

I’m trying to configure her NVidia card for 1280×854 (!) resolution. It’s not going too well.

The three big problems have been (1) wireless connectivity (orinoco driver in RedHat 8.0 dies regularly, requiring a restart before wireless will work again), (2) screen distortion (1024×768 resolution on a differently-proportioned screen), and (3) no APM, so she doesn’t know until it’s too late that the batteries are dying.

After selecting every accessory for the new Power Mac G5:

• Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5
• 8GB DDR400 SDRAM (PC3200) - 8x1GB
• 2x250GB Serial ATA - 7200rpm
• ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
• Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel)
• Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel) + Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
• AirPort Extreme Card
• Bluetooth Module
• 56k V.92 internal modem
• SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
• Fibre Channel PCI Card
• Apple Keyboard & Apple Mouse - U.S. English
• Mac OS X - U.S. English
• iPod - 30GB
• Logitech Z-680 THX 5.1 Speakers & Monster 2-meter Cable
• AirPort Extreme Base Station (with modem and antenna port)
• .Mac Promotional Bundle
• APP for Power Mac (w/ or w/o display) - Enrollment Kit

Subtotal $13,730.90.

Educational discount makes that just $12,392.90.

William and I went to the Verizon store a few days ago. I saw an awesome phone:

1. made by Kyocera, the brand I presently use (which has an awesome UI)
2. built-in Palm Pilot
3. plays MP3s
4. expansion slot (presumably for Palm expansion cards)
5. apparently includes GPS (?!?!)

It’s $499 with a two year contract. The only other things I’d like to see are Bluetooth support and a huge battery life!

A hundred horrible reviews of Gigli (from Suckful).

Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 5%.

Let’s not go see that one.

From Memepool, a guy crossed the English Channel using a HALO descent and wings.

Found via Will Emigh, an NCSU press release: Summer Soaking.

Check out the Free Expression tunnel! Geez!