Justin Allard dot com
Justin Allard dot com is my new website and that is where all of my new content is going, so go check it out!
11.27.2008
6.05.2007
I've made a decision
I've decided to just leave abRANDOM where it is, and use Justin Allard dot com for all of my future posts. I will continue to upload the podcast to Gcast, and I will upload an enhanced AAC version at Justin Allard dot com slash blog for download that will feature pictures of whatever Bryan and I are talking about at the given time. So, for now on, I will be making all future posts Justin Allard dot com slash blog, but I will maintain the old podcast feed.
EDIT 11.27.08: Scratch the podcast. I haven't made an episode in over two years. Scratch the whole slash blog. It's just my blog now. Speaking of my blog go check it out over at Justin Allard dot com!
5.30.2007
5.23.2007
Last.fm
Last.fm has introduced some new flash widgets, and I have embeded two of them in my blog's sidebar. Here they are as well.
5.11.2007
mandolux
If you're looking for some nice dual monitor wallpaper you should definitely check out mandolux. Even if dual monitors aren't your thing they have some nice single monitor wallpaper as well as wallpaper for 3 to 4 plus monitors. Just click the archive link on the page linked to to browse a bunch of the wallpaper, and click a different year for even more.
5.01.2007
NeXT: A successful boot
Let me give you a little history lesson: When Steve Jobs left Apple, he went and created the company NeXT. The developed NeXT Step, later changed the name to OpenStep. During this time, the Sculley era, Apple had dug itself a deep hole. The went from dominating the PC industry to a failure, almost having to declare bankruptcy. Then Apple bought NeXT and therefore Steve Jobs, and the NeXT code became part of OS X. So, in a sense, OpenStep is OS X version 10.-3.
So, I have gotten my hands on a copy of OpenStep and was able to get it running in Parallels. Here's some screenshots of it. Be sure to follow the links on the pictures to their Flickr pages to see some notes on the pics.
4.29.2007
3 Weeks Left!
Only 3 more weeks of actual instruction of school left! And then one week of finals, but that doesn't really count because those are half days. I sure can't wait until summer! I'm really looking forward to doing tech with James for Vacation Bible School at my church this year. I'm also looking forward to going to camp with my youth group this summer. It should be a lot of fun. Also, for the Fourth of July we are going to be at Pismo Beach for about a week, that should be a lot of fun as well. It seems like I have a fun summer ahead, I sure can't wait!
Oh, by the way, I know this post has nothing to do with technology, but it does involve happenings around town ;)
4.27.2007
An Unfortunate Placement of a Yahoo Ad
4.24.2007
Transmisison 0.71 Fixes Announce Issue
The new update to the Macintosh Bit Torrent client Transmission got an update that fixes the announce issue that had it banned from many private trackers. Now I finally have a light-weight client to use on my Mac. I had been previously using Azureus 2.5. It has a lot of features, but it is just very heavy ,so to speak, as an Apple app.
4.19.2007
Domain Names
I finally got around to registering a domain name. It is justinallard.com. You won't find anything there just yet. I haven't set up any hosting service, I just registered the domain mostly for future use. By fear not! Hopefully by this summer I will get some hosting and do some mucking around in DreamWeaver.
4.16.2007
Tweaks
I made a few tweaks to the sidebar of my blog. I'm bored, so I thought it was worth mentioning.
4.15.2007
The Saga Continues
abRANDOM episode 6 is up for download. You can listen to it in the flash player to the right of this post. You can also subscribe in iTunes. Or, if you prefer to download the episode, I've got you covered. I hope you enjoy this random episode with myself, Justin, and my good friend Bryan. Happy listening!
4.12.2007
Leopard delayed over iPhone
Well, Apple announced that Mac OS 10.5 is delayed until October due to the shifting of resources to the iPhone development. Personally, I would rather have a new OS than a $600 phone with only 8GB of flash memory. And I can't even have the iPhone due to the fact that it is locked down to AT&T, and I have Verizon.
So, to me Apple is screwing their loyal fan base and putting a lot of risk on a phone that is an overpriced hunk of metal and plastic, though very cool, it is way to overpriced.
On the plus side, I now have more time to sell my MacBook.
4.10.2007
Splinter Cell Double Agent - Xbox 360/Playstation 3 Comparison Shots
The key difference between the two platforms seems to be in the lighting, amazing how much of a difference a little bit of dynamic lighting will affect the visual quality of a game.This is a very interesting little comparison of the two consoles. Click Read More to see the article.
read more | digg story
Linux on Apple TV with pictures!
Over at the #awkwardtv IRC channel, poster "Beyond" just announced that he's gotten Gentoo installed and running on his Apple TV. He used the mach_linux_kernel maker from mactel_linux (aka Gimli's loader). The OS (2.6.20.6 with the AppleTV patch) seems to be up and working after a few initial problems (now solved) with repeating characters.I personally think that is pretty cool. I sure wish I had $300 lying around for an AppleTV. Those things sure seem to be hacktastic!
read more | digg story
4.02.2007
Terminal Tip: "Now Playing" info from the command line
Have you ever wondered whether there was a command line way to check iTunes and determine which song is currently playing. With this short how to on TUAW you can create a simple script that will display in Terminal what song is currently playing in iTunes when you type ./nowplaying.
read more | digg story
3.21.2007
Custom Computer est fini
In case you don't speak French, that last part says 'is finished.'
I finished up that custom computer that I was building for my brothers friend, and he picked it up today. I just hope he doesn't screw it up. Oh well, that's why I Ghosted it before I gave it to him.
3.14.2007
Custom Computers
Well, first off, long time no post.
I get to build a custom computer for one of my little brother's friends. It is going to be pretty sweet. Yesterday, we went and picked out all of the components from CompUSA. Here is a specs list even though it isn't built yet, I forgot to get an optical drive (silly me) and the case is damaged, so that needs to be exchanged. That's why I haven't built the computer yet. So, without further ado, here are the specs:
Case: Standard CompUSA case, not bad for $40
Mobo: MSI K8N Neo4-F $80
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4200 2.4Ghz per core $230
GPU: ATi Radeon X1300PRO 256mb RAM Crossfire ready $130
PSU: 500 Watt Antec EarthWatts $90
RAM: 2x 512mb PNY PC3200 $80 a piece
HDD: 300GB SATA Seagate $120
Monitor: AOC 19"LCD $199
Keyboard & Mouse: Micro innovations wireless desktop set $20
OS: Windows XP Pro Sp 2 CE $0 (let's just say I have a very nice friend;)
I know I could have gotten most of this stuff a lot cheaper, but they want it asap so they pay the price.
2.25.2007
Optimized Firefox v. 2.0.0.2 is out
Firefox 2.0.0.2 is now available, and so are optimized builds for the G4, G5, and Intel Macs. As usual there are two different versions available - one with “Firefoxy” form widgets applied, and one with the more OS X-looking aqua form widgets. The default user agent has also been tweaked to identify these builds correctly as Firefox.
So, if you want to get your hand on an optimized build, hop on over to BeatnikPad to download one.
2.24.2007
If Different Operating Systems Ran The Airlines
I found this on digg today and I just couldn't resist posting it.
Different operating systems. Different styles. But what if the quirks and styles of the different operating systems were applied to AIRLINES? What if airlines ran things the way operating systems do? This humorous analogy, applying operating system philosophies as if they were airlines, is a long-standing much-circulated amusing story, and we'd credit the author if we knew who wrote it!
If Operating Systems Ran The Airlines...
Linux Air
UNIX Airways
Everyone brings one piece of the plane along when they come to the airport. They all go out on the runway and put the plane together piece by piece, arguing non-stop about what kind of plane they are supposed to be building.
Air DOS
Everybody pushes the airplane until it glides, then they jump on and let the plane coast until it hits the ground again. Then they push again, jump on again, and so on...
Mac Airlines
All the stewards, captains, baggage handlers, and ticket agents look and act exactly the same. Every time you ask questions about details, you are gently but firmly told that you don't need to know, don't want to know, and everything will be done for you without your ever having to know, so just shut up.
Windows Air
The terminal is pretty and colourful, with friendly stewards, easy baggage check and boarding, and a smooth take-off. After about 10 minutes in the air, the plane explodes with no warning whatsoever.
Windows NT Air
Just like Windows Air, but costs more, uses much bigger planes, and takes out all the other aircraft within a 40-mile radius when it explodes.
Windows XP Air
You turn up at the airport,which is under contract to only allow XP Air planes. All the aircraft are identical, brightly coloured and three times as big as they need to be. The signs are huge and all point the same way. Whichever way you go, someone pops up dressed in a cloak and pointed hat insisting you follow him. Your luggage and clothes are taken off you and replaced with an XP Air suit and suitcase identical to everyone around you as this is included in the exorbitant ticket cost. The aircraft will not take off until you have signed a contract. The inflight entertainment promised turns out to be the same Mickey Mouse cartoon repeated over and over again. You have to phone your travel agent before you can have a meal or drink. You are searched regularly throughout the flight. If you go to the toilet twice or more you get charged for a new ticket. No matter what destination you booked you will always end up crash landing at Whistler in Canada.
Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to start their own airline. They build the planes, ticket counters, and pave the runways themselves. They charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing the ticket, but you can also download and print the ticket yourself.
When you board the plane, you are given a seat, four bolts, a wrench and a copy of the seat-HOWTO.html. Once settled, the fully adjustable seat is very comfortable, the plane leaves and arrives on time without a single problem, the in-flight meal is wonderful. You try to tell customers of the other airlines about the great trip, but all they can say is, "You had to do what with the seat?"
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