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May. 1st, 2007
Useful term
May. 1st, 2007 05:59 pmsecurity theatre
It fits the "security" BS in so many places.
Things like getting asked for my ID at the Social Security office a couple of weeks back. Oh yes, I also got *asked* if I had any weapons. I answered honestly and had to take my knife back out to the car. But since there weren't any metal detectors....
It fits the "security" BS in so many places.
Things like getting asked for my ID at the Social Security office a couple of weeks back. Oh yes, I also got *asked* if I had any weapons. I answered honestly and had to take my knife back out to the car. But since there weren't any metal detectors....
Geek toys!
May. 1st, 2007 06:18 pmHow to deal with all your media files:
Mvix Wireless HD Media Center
Neuros OSD Linux Media Recorder
Alas, the first only works with Windows, and the second doesm't yet have the software to be accessed easily from my Windows systems.
And how to build your own portable drive:
Media Tank
I've ordered one of these. It's going to get a 250 gig HD and a DVD burner. And it'll replace several items that I use with my laptop. It works with PCs and Macs both (hint to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
griffen :-)
Mvix Wireless HD Media Center
Neuros OSD Linux Media Recorder
Alas, the first only works with Windows, and the second doesm't yet have the software to be accessed easily from my Windows systems.
And how to build your own portable drive:
Media Tank
I've ordered one of these. It's going to get a 250 gig HD and a DVD burner. And it'll replace several items that I use with my laptop. It works with PCs and Macs both (hint to
griffen :-)