CompSci Grad Not your typical graduate

So after drooling over macs for some time, I decided that I'd install Linux on my laptop and use that for a while. I figured since Linux is used by so many people, there should be a way to make a linux UI look like a mac UI... and I was right.

http://www.taimila.com/?q=node/11

Clearly my thinkpad can't do some of what's in this tutorial, but I'll do my best to follow these instructions and get something nice looking.

Everyone know's I've been a Redhat guy since first year, but I thought I'd try out ubuntu for casual use. I tried using it for my research a while back and found that it lacked many things that I needed. Good ol' Redhat was what I used in that case.

Anyways, I'll be ubuntu-ing for a while. I'll make a blog post about whether or not I got it looking like a mac.

Drupal developers use them...

Android developers use them...

Digital photographers use them...

They're lightweight...

They're powerful...

They're not bad to look at...

They don't have very many games (I don't play games anymore)...

They're secure...

I can still use my favourite software (because most of what I use is open source)...

I've already gone down the Linux road...

And quite frankly, I'm getting sick of Windows...

It might be time I looked into investing in a MacBook Pro. If only I could find the money...

Funny story. I was in A&P buying some groceries. I picked up a shopping cart anticipating a large amount of groceries. Turns out I only needed Redbull and milk. I went in line with my stuff, and this older fellow got in line behind me with a bunch of those sandwich platters you see at corporate meetings. I finished up paying and the guy said “I need to go get a buggy so I don’t drop this stuff in the parking lot.” When I realized he meant a shopping cart, I offered him mine. I didn’t need it, I could carry what I bought in my hands. The guy said in a loud voice "Oh thank you sir! You’re a gentleman!" I walked away thinking "you know, I’ve been called sir a bunch of times, but never a gentleman." I thought that was interesting. I wonder how many other 25 year olds are called gentlemen.

Just when I say I need something Java related to get excited about, Google’s Open Handset Operating System ‘Android’ was announced. I looked at it and thought it was pretty cool. Then I watched the youtube video of the demonstration of the thing. I have to admit, it was getting me a little excited. Not only did it look good and seem very usable, but it’s an open platform that is welcoming developers to develop applications for it! I almost fell out of my chair.  It looks like I’ve found the Java project I can get excited about. I’ve been making progress with the thesis, so I’ve been setting aside time each night to learn something new about this Android. If I could specialize in this thing, I think it could be something impressive to add to my resume.