Pimping The Penguin

Choking on Windows 8

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:00:09 PDT

I was sitting there doing what I normally do (driving a truck going down the road, talking to myself), and thought. Damn! Didn't Microsoft have some kind of anti-trust suit going against them some time back? I know it was about browsers, but isn't this signed certificate for the firmware to allow the computer to boot even MORE intrusive? Who in the world on the consumer side of things is asking

XScreenSaver vs Gnome-Screensaver

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:32:06 PDT

I can see where XScreenSaver will be my Screensaver of choice from now on. Not that Gnome-Screensaver didn't do it's job properly, it's just that it seems to be a dumbed down XScreenSaver. Why would I want that? Maybe, as time goes on, I'll see why there is a Gnome Version. But, really, I don't know why the Gnome team seems to have the habit of pulling the buttons off of things. Also

Linux Mint 11 and Getting Tomboy Notes To Sync with Ubuntu One

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:09:00 PDT

I've been playing around with an old laptop, due to the new laptop going to a shop for a keyboard... So, what do most of us Linux Nuts do when we drag up an old machine? We fiddle with it, right? Yup, that's what I did. I had to put new distro on it. Not being a big fan of Unity, But I DO love what Ubuntu has to offer and does. Really I do. I'm just not big on the interface's and some of the

Free Podcast hosting = Blogger + Archive.org + Feedburner

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:03:30 PDT

This post is just supposed to be a quick overview on how to host and produce your own free podcast. I still prefer the term NetCast Ala Leo Laporte. As he was putting his stuff online to DL before the "Pod Boom". So, How many of you want to have a podcast, or have had one? How many of you have gotten a hosted WordPress site, only to have your shared hosted server to get bogged down? I've

Diggin' the Droid

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:44:12 PDT

I found a cool little app for the Android that's called Androidify. I got it, used it and then modified what they allow you to do with the Gimp. No need to be just like everyone else, eh? This reminds me of another little "create a little icon of your self" site called FaceYourMagna. I had used it to create a little icon of my self a few times, and of some of my co workers. It's also a great

QMLSaver Nice digital Clock Screensaver

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:17:26 PDT

This Clock ScreenSaver is something that was asked about on the Ubuntu Forums, back in 2007. And it didn't seem to have a good solution, They used gltext. One would think that desktop Linux would have an easy and simple Clock Screensaver solution. Enter in, QMLSaver, it fits the bill. It works great on my netbook on the nightstand. QMLSaver - Clock Screensaver For Ubuntu ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu /

But Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:22:25 PDT

I could blog from the truck with my phone... But this would really wear out my thumbs. I just don't get it trying to do normal stuff with a phone. I can't even tell what picture I'm picking. @thenose100

Photo Harassment - Popey get's it this round...

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:58:38 PDT

I've had a couple of long 14hr + days, the world has it's problems with Japan, and Libya etc... So I like to find solace with my friend the GIMP. I like to explore what I can do, and figure things out with it. I still don't know what all of the filters mean, and what to expect from them. (Note to self, maybe I ought to make a chart for them, if one doesn't exist... Remind me, will ya? ) OK, on

Favicon fun

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:15:31 PDT

The guys over at Meet The Gimp did a nice little article [Episode 155:] Favicon] about how to create a Favicon image with the GIMP. - You might want to check it out, as it relates to my other post about FAVICON.ico files. :) Blog on! R_ PS. I hope everyone had fun at the Indiana Linux Fest this weekend... I forgot to mention it in a recent episode of the Juiced Penguin... Doh!

Blogger vs WordPress? I'll take Blogger, you might not.

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:20:56 PDT

HA! Right there in the title, I give it away. There is no CLEAR winner with the WordPress vs Blogger debate. Brad, AKA kPulsed has created a very nice Comparison chart that I'm tempted to steal and post here, but... Well, someone already asked, and he didn't really say "OK". I don't blame him. But it IS Really GOOD. It's got that Lovely "Long Tail" or is it Long Trail? That an excellent blob

Personalize Your Blogger.com Favicon

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:45:00 PDT

I was wondering the other day, if could change my Favicon on blogger. I was please to find out I could with a post over at Happy Blogging. His Post was fairly clear, but thought that I'd do one with my spin on it. As Intend to do a few Blogger related posts in the near future. It's fairly simple if you know your way around in Blogger and HTML. If not, I hope this post helps. First, you're

From The Blender Guru | How to Make a Realistic Asteroid in Blender

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:03:58 PDT

How to Make a Realistic Asteroid in Blender Hey FOSSY and FREE fans... Andrew Price has done an excellent job over at Blender Guru with a Tutorial ( That's another word for "How To" for you people in Adobe Land" ) In his words "This tutorial will demonstrate the importance of the displacement modifier and how using it can produce amazing results in just a few clicks." So grab a cup of coffee

Yugma = Linux Friendly Videoconferencing Software

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:20:45 PST

https://www.yugma.com/ Hey there. I keep hearing people talk about Go To Meeting, but Go To Meeting doesn't support Linux users. I figured that even though I haven't used Yugma (and don't ask me how you're supposed to say it, maybe it needs a little better branding, mabey?..) I'd post a screen shot, and put it here, so I can easily find the link to them again. I'm still trying to find the time

Panoramio - Photos by RandyNose

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:55:33 PST

Panoramio - Photos by RandyNose No, no Photo's yet. Hey, I just created a PanOramio account. I've got to check this out. And need to tell some of my local Photoblogger friends about it.. :)

A Penguin to Pimp Linux Mint

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:43 PDT

Hey, I was browsing around and didn't find a quick link for a Linux Mint Tux, or Penguin. So I mashed up some images with GIMP and created the following image. One is a larger one, the second is more an icon sized image, such as making a Favicon.ico for your blog. - Notice that my Blogger Blog now has a Favicon that isn't just the plain old Orange icon... :) And if you want to know how to

Google Analytics, and what good is it to you?

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:04:57 PST

http://www.google.com/analytics/ Why would you want to use Google Analytics? - I'm checking it out, and it proves that my sites are woefully lacking in outside interest. - Something I'm wondering on how to fix. But one has to know what's broken before they fix it. This is what this site can help you with, and they've got a few cool tools there to target what area's that you want to promote, or

Podcasting Woes, Friends and Foes..

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:58:52 PST

Today on Facebook, one of my geeky cool friends Linc (of TLLTS.ORG fame) asked a simple question.. "Can someone please point me to a hosting provider that is not a dick?" I too, had some hosting issues. GoDaddy, 1and1, etc... These hosting companies make an offer that seems reasonable, and good, etc... and then... WHAM! You've got a podcast that's not getting out, people try to download it,

Pimping: Motho ke motho ka botho

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:12:00 PST

Install Neverwinter Nights in Ubuntu I was checking out the above blog (Motho ke motho ka botho) this past weekend, and I find it to be a cool blog, much like my own, the owner writes about his experiences with Linux and his Computer. A Chronology of stuff that he's done and put on the blog so he can go back to and review it later. Being able to backtrack to what you do, is part of doing good

Dysart Unified School District saves more than $100,000 by switching computer operating systems

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:33:51 PST

Dysart Unified School District saves more than $100,000 by switching computer operating systems"It could lead to an "open-source revolution," said David Ligon, director of grants and technology for the Higley Unified School District. "In the current fiscally conservative climate, most schools cannot justify the significant expense it would take to upgrade to Windows 7."What I find interesting is

Owner's Share -Trader’s Diary

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:28:36 PST

Another Long Awaited book by Nathan Lowell. Check out his site, Trader’s Diary.He's a Linux Geek, and an Accomplished Writer. He's cranked out some good quality work in Podiobooks.com Record time. No Pun intended. The characters in his book are hands down fun to get to know. Making anything that I've listened to of his something that I relish, and wait for the next podcast, or book, depending

We will we will TUX you

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:11:43 PST

I think that it's pretty obvious, that this needs to be sung to We Will Rock you, and We Are the Champions... Billy got a toy make a big tech noiseTyping on the screen gonna make a big O.S. some day You got no security in placeYou big disgraceVirus' popping up all over the placeWe will we will TUX youWe will we will TUX youStevie was a young man hard man Typing on your screen and cheating fools

Going for some foo foo coffee this am

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:30:07 PST

I don't normally like "Foo Foo" coffee, but Aldi's had this stuff for sale, and 'Gingerbread' sounded kinda warm and cuddly, like a well filled out sweater. I've got a pot brewing while I post this from the phone. I feel so geeky and nerdy. Hehhe. @thenose100

Blender Foundations: The Essential Guide to Learning Blender 2.6 By Roland Hess

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:22:29 PST

Hey everyone, this is just going to be a really quick pimping of a friends product. His book. I met Roland at OLF 2008, and he's a really great guy and he and I enjoyed picking on other people at our table. - That's the key to being a great guy in my book. Speaking of Books, he spoke about his then published book, a guide on how to use Blender, and NOW he's got a new book out now, and I'd like

Sintel, the Durian Open Movie Project

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:37:24 PST

Sintel, the Durian Open Movie ProjectAn Open Source Movie, made with Open Source Software... I'm watching the video on how they made it right now..

Ubuntu 10.10 RC, LibreOffice, Sintel Movie! Meego on Nexus One!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Noseworthy) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:09:47 PST

Sweet... Check out This Week In Linux. http://www.thisweekinlinux.com/