The Inflatable Soapbox ™

Thoughts on Linux, Open Source, and Life

Here’s a shot of my desktop today: Linux Mint (built on Ubuntu, built on Debian) with Compiz. Shown are 2 of my 6 desktops. On the left is twhirl running on the alpha Linux version of Adobe AIR. On the right is a terminal where PDFedit has dailed to compile because it cant find the (installed) Boost libraries.

I love my spinning 3D desktops because I can be more productive: I keep things up and running on all sides, then just spin to the one I need. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s just damn cool. And it blows Vista away.

3D Desktop

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  1. Jessica Said,

    Quick question, what do you think of the new Entrecard system?

    Jessica’s last blog post..Frantic

  2. Tim Said,

    I’m not happy about it. What really irks me is there was no communication from the management. You don’t change a system like that without a heads up to people. I’m annoyed with them. What do you think, Jess?

  3. Jess Said,

    I’m not happy. It seems like a complete newbie would have to drop all 300 cards for at least 2 days in order to buy one ad on many of the sites. And having sites like johnchow cost 16,000+ ecs is just insane. You’re right, I’m so glad they let us know first. Unhappy!

    Jess’s last blog post..TV Retrospective Part 1

  4. Stacey @Real World Mom Said,

    I seriously dislike it too. I think it will soon be useless to most people. Except for those who can spend 24/7 dropping cards.

    Stacey @Real World Mom’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday- 4/9/08

  5. Inflatable Said,

    That is great. Thank you for sharing.

  6. lilacspecs Said,

    Hi Tim. Cablegirl directed me over here to you a while back. She told me a few days ago that you hadn’t heard from me. I tried reaching you with the contact form here but I guess it didn’t work, so I’ll try that again, plus I’m leaving a comment here and over at Twitter. Best to be thorough I guess, right?

    lilacspecs’s last blog post..Music Monday - Chag Sameach

  7. Stacey @Real World Mom Said,

    I love your spinning cube too. I want one too!

    Stacey @Real World Mom’s last blog post..Not Dressed

This is the (sadly neglected) personal blog of Tim Kissane, chief cook and bottle washer at Timbury Computer Services, a GNU/Linux and Free Software fanatic, and proud inventor of the Inflatable Soapbox(TM).

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