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BTW, arguing "Mac vs. PC" shows you know shit about computers...just sayin'

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What kind of geek are you?

Libertarian Linux Geek with regenerative powers...disguised as an IT Drone. 3rd Degree member of Hiram's Travellers.

Why do you consider yourself a geek?

"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things." - Cereal Killer

How did you find out about our Geek community?

Was drunk and typed a random URL and ended up here...weird.

What are your "geeky equipment" specs?

Workstation 1: Dell Precision T7400, Quad Core Xeon 3.2Ghz, 4GB ECC RAM, Quadro FX1700 512MB 64bit Arch Linux
LAMP Server: Dell Dimension 9200 Quad Core 2.4Ghz, 4GB RAM, 64bit Debian Linux
Laptop: Dell Latitude D630, Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz, 3GB RAM, dual boot Vista / Arch Linux 64bit
Various other desktops and laptops about the house.
D-Link, Cisco and Dell switches
Blackberry Pearl (every self-respecting pirate needs a Black Pearl) and Blackberry 8700
A plethora (how's that for a word?) of various gadgets like GPSs, PDAs, MP3 players, tone generators, external HDDs, UPSs, cameras, yadda yadda yadda...
Entertainment: 42" plasma, PS3, Wii, 5 disc DVD changer, 5 disc CD changer and digital cable all hooked to a Denon receiver and complete set of Energy surrounds.

Yes, I am on my power company's Christmas card list.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An enigma

What makes you laugh?

The face of Danger

What is the thing in life you treasure most?

Health, Family, individual liberty (in this order)

What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?

stayed up for 29 hours straight doing online chat in 1995 (before most of you were born). Wrote a data encryption app in college (embedded files within images at the bit level). Been a fan of Linux since 1996. Ran a commercial BBS. Built 100 desktops in 5 days for a buddy's computer store. What's the geekiest thing you've done? Get a 'puter for Christmas?

What do you do to entertain yourself?

Uhhh... To get this answer, buy me dinner first... in the meantime, follow me on Twitter, http://twitter.com/DedRyzing

Favorite music, movies, books, shows, artists, games, people, events, hobbies, etc.?

People: Richard Stallman, Jaron Lanier, Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Linus Torvalds, Andy Bechtolsheim
Music: If it ain't Rock, it's shit
Movies: Hackers, Enemy of the State, The Matrix series, pretty much anything with Angelina, the Bourne series, Ferris Bueller (We all need to save Ferris), War Games, Lawnmower Man
TV Shows: uStream, Mythbusters, La Femme Nikita

What's your Web site / blog address?

http://twofourtech.com

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The Matrix has you

I know why you're here, Neo. I know what you've been doing... why you hardly sleep, why you live alone, and why night after night, you sit by your computer. You're looking for him...

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The Matrix has you

I know why you're here, Neo. I know what you've been doing... why you hardly sleep, why you live alone, and why night after night, you sit by your computer. You're looking for him...

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For those who like things a little more open, a little bit different, and a whole lot better.

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Bert Verhelst replied to DedRyzing's discussion 'Favorite character?' in the group The Matrix has you

tank love the way he handles that computer :p would be awesome to have such a powerful matrix as training room

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Happy Independance Day Cyberspace!

This was originally posted 13 years ago today by John Perry Barlow, co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, or EFF, is the first line of defense when our freedoms in the networked world come under attack Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general publ… Continue

Posted on February 7, 2009 at 9:34pm —

"Whatever Doesn't Kill Me..."

There is an old adage that I'm sure most of you have heard which goes something like, "Whatever doesn't kill you can only make you stronger". It's sayings like this that come to mind during these tough economic times, where everywhere you turn you hear news about lay-offs, bail outs, job cuts, bankruptcies, yadda yadda yadda.

It's sad really, and in my opinion, complete bullshit. Don't get me wrong. I completely agree that times are tough...for the average "Joe" and "Jane" out there. You know t… Continue

Posted on February 6, 2009 at 4:53pm — 8 Comments

Order From Chaos: Choose A Linux Distribution - PART 3

... The best thing you can do is to just do. Take what you have learned, download a few distros that piqued your interest and try them. Many of the major distros offer non-destructive means of trying them before you make the final decision.

My personal Top Picks; Arch Linux for server and workstation use and DreamLinux for desktops… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2008 at 4:09am — 1 Comment

3 Ways To Linux For The Weak Of Heart

Making the switch from Microsoft Windows or Apple’s OS X to Linux can be a daunting proposition for most people. There are a lot of negative myths, half truths and misinformation out there that scare many people off. Fortunately there are several ways to experiment with, and get to know, Linux that will not change your system as it is now.

Method 1 – LiveCD
The easiest way to try Linux without making the full commitment is via LiveCDs. Many Linux distributions...… Continue

Posted on November 18, 2008 at 6:11pm —

Linux Security: Practically Bulletproof (pt. 2) - Swap

How much swap space should you set aside? This is a good question and one that seems not to have an answer. You'll see it debated all over the Internet with many varying opinions on what is correct. How much is a matter of preference and experience, but most importantly, it's a matter of... Read Full Article

Posted on November 17, 2008 at 5:57pm — 1 Comment

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At 2:36pm on April 14, 2009, MacBaby16 said…: Hey! Thanks for the add :)

At 10:27pm on January 27, 2009, Krystyn said…: Hey, Thanks for stopping by and checking out my Men at Macworld. :) I have more pictures! I need to post the url somewhere. hmm.

:)

At 4:33am on January 24, 2009, Krystyn said…: Hey there! I'm doing a lot better these days. I went to macworld and had some fun. Did you see the photo I posted? "the men at macworld"

How've you been? :)

At 2:15pm on December 8, 2008, ajwak95 said…: hey Ded, nice photos!

At 12:27am on November 19, 2008, Gary said…: hey man wasup

At 2:00am on November 6, 2008, Krystyn said…: twofourtech.com alpha geek. :)
Rock'in it in here with Enter Sandman and Better Man...
she dreammms in colors, she dreammms in red...

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