Then you MUST read this post!

Despite what the MPAA claims, it’s not us consumers who need to be restrained by DRM, but their own people. This website demonstrates how movies are pirated by the movie companies and members of the Oscar committee.

Here are some key quotes:

For the last few years, the movie industry’s battles with Internet pirates offered an entertaining diversion during Oscar season. Their problem: they need to “leak” their films to Academy members for consideration, but don’t want those official leaks to fall into the hands of pirates. In 2003, the MPAA banned all screeners, causing a massive uproar from directors, actors, critics and indie studios. The plan was eventually scrapped in December 2003

Ever wondered what the Creative Commons was all about? Check out this video!

The Creative Commons on Vimeo

Yes, computer geeks *do* have a sense of humor!

Date Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:10:36 -0800 (PST) From Linus Torvalds <> Subject Super Kernel Sunday!

In a widely anticipated move, Linux “headcase” Torvalds today announced the immediate availability of the most advanced Linux kernel to date, version 2.6.20.

Before downloading the actual new kernel, most avid kernel hackers have been involved in a 2-hour pre-kernel-compilation count-down, with some even spending the preceding week doing typing exercises and reciting PI to a thousand decimal places.

I found this online and I think it’s hilarious!

Some Important Theological Questions are Answered if we think of God as a Computer Programmer.

Q: Does God control everything that happens in my life? A: He could, if he used the debugger, but it’s tedious to step through all those variables.

Q: Why does God allow evil to happen? A: God thought he eliminated evil in one of the earlier revs.

The Wife Makes Dinner on Vimeo

My brother upgraded and now his MICROSOFT brand mouse does not work. Specifically, the extra buttons no longer work. Way to not support your own stuff Microsoft!

And not just the side of the street on which they drive!

The Brits Have it Backwards on Vimeo

Here are two short videos. The first one is extremely short. The second one is my favorite, and the action matches the beat of the music. Enjoy!

Tian Tian Or An Extremely Short Stop-Motion Featuring a Giant Panda Father on Vimeo
Tai Shan’s Jazz Time Or A Visual Stop-Motion Interpretation of Kevin McLeod’s No Good Layabout on Vimeo