Category Archives: Just Rambling

MyAppleSpace: MySpace For Those That Don’t Suck

I just ran across MyAppleSpace. It’s pretty much MySpace for those that don’t suck. But then I’m pretty heavily Apple biased. I wanted to share. It’s really well done. If you’re of the brotherhood…sign up! I created two retro groups … Continue reading

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So…How Does a Byte Cellar Podcast Sound?

Inspired by some of the retro computing podcasts I follow (Retrobits, 1MHz, etc.), I’ve developed a slowly growing itch to plop a mic down on my desk and prattle on to anyone who might want to hear what I’ve got … Continue reading

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Just a brief update about the site. I spent considerable time today doing various Sys Admin types of things in and amongst Byte Cellar. Due to a curious sort of phenomenon, I was pushed to upgrade Movable Type to the … Continue reading

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A New Panorama Photo Series Of The “Byte Cellar”

About two and a half years ago I decided it would be fun to share my personal “Byte Cellar” with everyone out there and took a series of photos of my (highly retro) basement computer room and stitched them together … Continue reading

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I Did It! See the Space Invader Tattoo in All Its Glory

Today at 1pm it was done. My second tattoo (my first geek tattoo), a Space Invader, was inked on my right shoulder by Dave Waugh of Jinx Proof tattoos in Georgetown. I am most pleased with the results. Have a … Continue reading

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Call to Readers: Help Choose My Retro Tattoo

At present, I have one tattoo. The design is the celtic Tree of Life, which I got back in the summer of ’00. What it represents is a big part of who I am. But then, another big part is … Continue reading

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The “Newly Digital” Distributed Early Computing Anthology

In May of 2003, Adam Kalsey sent out the call to 11 people to submit the personal stories of their early experiences with computing technology, and send him the links. The stories were posted on the individuals’ own blogs and … Continue reading

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My Trip to Macworld San Francisco 2007

So, I’m back from Macworld. And quite an experience it was! I’ve attended PC Expo in New York twice and regularly attend the DC FOSE convention, but Macworld was an event particularly catered to my Apple-centric interests. The first bit … Continue reading

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I’m Going to MacWorld 2007 in San Francisco!

I’ve never been before, but I will be attending the upcoming MacWorld San Francisco in January. Should be great. While in the area, I will also be visiting the Apple campus in Cupertino, a personal Mecca of sorts I have … Continue reading

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A Look Inside Steve Wozniak’s House

Here’s an interesting story I ran across in my Sunday morning browsing: Inside Steve Wozniak’s House. It’s a look at the Woz‘s rather amazing, recently rearchitected space rendered in harmony with nature. The abode sports natural curves and, among other … Continue reading

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