Blog from the Loft

This article describes dnsmasq, a very small linux service that let you control DNS and DHCP in a small network. You no longer have to suffer bad support and control for DNS and DHCP on your home Linksys/SMC/… router.

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From Gizmodo comes a link to a review of the new IBM X40 thinkpad. I love my own X31 which I got beginning of this year. Is the X40 better? Yes. But why do they leave out a firewired port? What we need are two, powered USB 2.0 ports and a powered firewire port. I [...]

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I acted as interpreter for an interview with a very famous Martial Arts Action Director and Movie Director Ching Siu-tung for KungFu Cinema.com. Check it out ! Lots of inside information on making of many famous Hong Kong movies including Hero, Chinese Ghost Story, and more…

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I do not use ATT Wireless. I use t-mobile. I like t-mobile. Today I had to call ATT Wireless for someone to update the service. First they have to transfer me to the GSM department, then their computer system is down, then they cannot explain to me the pricing for the MMS service. It took [...]

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This is from an old Slashdot review post, summarized the links here:

First-Year Calculus Notes
Difference Equations to Differential Equations: An Introduction to Calculus
Lectures on Calculus
Elementary Calculus: An Approach Using Infinitesimals
The calculus bible

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Watching a spelling bee competition is as exciting as……… the French Tennis Opens. You don’t think so? Buy the DVD. This documentary follows eight kids through the 1999 National Spelling Bee competition. The kids are from very different backgrounds. Their stories are inspiring. This is a must see movie for kids and adults. Make sure [...]

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