Random Wanderings

Well, I'm not sure I have anything enlightening to say (when do I ever), but with the July 4th Holiday approaching I thought I'd better say something before I go coma for the weekend. So...

• Congrats to Apple - Bravo to Apple Computers for finally updating their CPU and computer hardware, creating what looks to be a screamer of a machine. Unfortunately, I can't justify buying one, so I'll have to just watch jealously. Apple claims that this will be the fastest desktop machine on the market, but since they don't hit the shelves until August, I'm reserving opinion. Also, props to them for creating the iSight (clever name, as usual), what looks to be a fine web cam/microphone designed specifically for the Mac. Sigh, Christmas is how long from now?
• Bravo to Free Speech - This just in today - a recent court ruling defines speech on the Internet (such as blogs, like this one) as protected under free speech. Basically, that means I probably won't get sued if I go on a tirade. Let's hope that court ruling holds; I love tirade-ing!
• Hack-A-Thon This Weekend - Okay, so if you're favorite web sites freak out this weekend, don't panic. Various news sources are reporting that a loosely-organized hacking contest will commence on July 6th, potentially affecting many sites and the general speed of the Internet. Interestingly, they give points based on how hard it is to break into the server: 1 pt. for a Windows server, 2.5 pts. for a Linux server, and 5 pts. for a Mac server (again, yeah Apple). And I swear, it wasn't me who did it!

That's it, I'm outta here for Hot Dogs and Fireworks - Jeff