History of the Amiga

Arstechnica has published a great multi-part article on the History of the Amiga. I couldn't tear myself away from it. If you've ever owned an Amiga or get a little nostalgic when you hear the name Commodore, this article is for you.

After reading it, I started wondering if any books have been published about this subject. Lo and behold, yes there is. I found it on Amazon and have promptly added it to the 'ol wishlist, so the next time I make a purchase, I will be sure to add it to my cart.

The Amiga is very near and dear to my heart. It wasn't my first (or even second) computer, but it was the first one I really bonded with...the one that is probably responsible for leading me down the path to my IT career. I disliked PeeCee computers even back then...never used one. I stuck by my Amiga 500 until the late 90's, hoping that the company would rise from the ashes. Eventually, though, with reality sinking in that it wasn't gonna happen, I crossed over to a Mac, my biondi blue iMac. Ahh, good times.

I'm getting all verklempt now. Gotta go.

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Goodbye, Ford Ranger

Ford has announced that 2009 will be the last year for the Ford Ranger. That's rather sad and unfortunate news. I like the Ford Ranger. Of course, this is coming from someone who wasn't planning on purchasing a new Ranger for quite some time, as I like my 1993 Ranger too much to give it up, even for a new one.

I realize that Ford is going through a financial crisis and has to make cuts where needed, but it still sucks that the Ranger has to meet it's fate this way. Of all the places they could have made cuts...doesn't make much sense to me, but then again, I don't run Ford.

Oh well.

I am outta 'heah!

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Apple Pr0n

Oh man, what an awesome eBay find! I would love to find my first computer in the same condition, an Atari 800XL, so I could re-live the joy of unboxing something so magical once again. Drool!

I am outta 'heah!

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Super Tuesday

Yah, it's Super Tuesday. No, not because of those primary elections, but because my second AppleTV arrived today!



Apple finally showed the little AppleTV some love at MacWorld, where Steve announced that a v2 was in the works, called Take 2. They have integrated all those pesky features users have been clamoring for, like being able to purchase content right from the AppleTV. And of course, the big new feature, rentals. Probably not a Netflix killer, but time will tell. We shall see once the v2 Take 2 software update is actually released.

I was a little bummed that there was no hardware upgrade, only software. I was soooo looking forward to an off button. Oh well, couldn't have been bummed too bad, as I DID buy another unit :)

In fact, it's all set up. First YouTube video I watched? Those boys from melo-m. They rock!

I am going to take off and watch myself a little Daily Show and maybe some American Gladiators.

I am outta 'heah!

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Almost Gone

The CompUSA near me is slowly emptying out. The discounts are still holding steady at 20 to 40 percent off. Most of the good stuff is already gone. Unfortunately, most of it sold for prices higher than when it was being sold by the actual CompUSA. As someone who always stopped in to see what's up, I could tell that the liquidators marked items UP first, and then put items on faux sale. Case in point, a while back I bought a Viewsonic LCD monitor. It cost me $279.00. At the liquidation, it was marked down to the low price of $297.00.



The only thing I've bought during the liquidation is blank DVD-R media. They have this neat 30-pack of DVDs with storage cases. I pick one up everytime I go there. Not bad for $7.50.

I'll see what the place looks ike when I stop in again next weekend.

I am outta heah!

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