Debtor

Robert Morris (1733-1806), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, helped save America from defeat in the Revolutionary War. He was the patriot who loaned George Washington $10,000 for the provisions needed at Valley Forge. At the time, there was no federal treasury.

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Following The Trend

Five years ago I wrote about my triumphant victory over the Windows masses at my school, which allowed for the purchase of 12 bondi blue iMacs. The machines have been a perfect example of high quality, sturdy construction, quiet operation, and only $50 in repairs. They have survived OS upgrades from 8.5 to 9.2 to 10.1 to finally 10.2.

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Osama, Hey Sama, Sama Sama Ho

The dictionary definition of the word “hosanna” is ‘a shout of fervent and worshipful praise’, or ‘to express praise or adoration of God.’ This is not something you are likely to hear in the West in regard to Osama bin Laden. But, to a great many people of the world, he is a hero.

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NetNewsWire
Review

Everyone knows what a RSS feed is, well maybe not everyone. If you don’t know what an RSS feed is send me your home address and I’ll personally come kick you to death for being so out of touch.

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Bill Gates is a Pod Zombie?

I have observed Microsoft for a long time now. My life seems forever to be moving further into isolation and despair. I am finally alone, living in the most obscure part of the desert….

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Infinite Loop 32: Vote Mac: What if the Mac were Politicized?

Infinite Loop 32: Vote Mac: What if the Mac were Politicized? (11-11-03) Inspired by another witty and deep question at a “Rock the Vote” town hall meeting debate of the Democratic candidates, what a world it would be if the Mac, the Mac cause, was politicized. It’s 1984 again, sort of, kind of, but backwards, I mean after 1984, not in the eighties, now in the twenty-first century… and not really ‘post-” anything… well, never mind, forget it.

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HP Photosmart 435
Review

I love doing product reviews. I like to think, while writing one, that I am actually talking to someone, telling them about the product in question…

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LowePro Compact AW DV Bag
Review

If you’ve plunked down upwards of two g’s for a really nice video camera you’re going to want a nice bag to store said bank account breaking piece of digital goodness.

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Review – Wireless Printer Kit

Every computer user has to deal with cables for AC power, cables for USB, cables for FireWire, cable for mice, cables for speakers, and cables for monitors.

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Take Control of Upgrading to Panther
Review

TidBITS founders Adam and Tonya Engst have launched a new series of ebooks. Published by TidBITS Electronic Publishing, the series is called Take Control. The premiere title in the series is Take Control of Upgrading to Panther, written by Joe Kissell.

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What’s New Pussycat

What’s New Pussycat (10-25-03) Dr. Neale Monks. Neale Monks takes a look at the key new features in Panther and wonders whether they’re enough to make the home and small office user want to change.

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