Some people think of Open Source software as free software.
Others take the stance that Open Source software is like free speech.
In reality, Open Source software is more like free puppies.
/me slaps knee
Wordle is a late-19th century typographer...in the form of a web app
Add text, RSS, or whatever. Wordle will generate awesomeness (seen above) and color it, etc. It's also got a neat visualization of your text while it generates the image.
Tips in microconversation; teh more u know.
You’re sitting at your desk, and you have a snazzy idea. You want to share this idea w/the guy next to you, and your excitement takes over. Too much information comes out. His eyes glaze over.
You have failed at sharing this nugget of excitement.
How to explain TextMate to your girlfriend.
My Girlfriend
mmmk
what’s textmate
i feel like this is something you mentioned to me yesterday
but i can’t remember what it is
Pete Karl
ah
um
it’s a text editor
but very very very robust
notepad on steroids
doesn’t do it justice
it’s smarter than that
it’s notepad on steroids w/a background in web development and c++ programming
A brief discourse on baconian philosophy
~steyblind is away: If you cook bacon, you will smell like bacon~
Tim Clymer
your status message...deep
Pete Karl
lol
Tim Clymer
what does that say about other aspects of our existence?
Pete Karl
I think it speaks volumes about how invested the human mind is in the environment where we conduct our lives.
Tim Clymer
oooo
good one
to the detriment of the mind? or the benefit?
or is there a dynamic tension there?
Pete Karl
the tension exists only in our conscious minds
the benefit/detriment mechanism are the same
that said
bacon is delicious.
Tim Clymer
is it only delicious because you're invested in it?
ah Baconian philosophy
Pete Karl
Investing is what's important. The bacon is omnipresent.
Tim Clymer
heh
Tim Clymer
your status message...deep
Pete Karl
lol
Tim Clymer
what does that say about other aspects of our existence?
Pete Karl
I think it speaks volumes about how invested the human mind is in the environment where we conduct our lives.
Tim Clymer
oooo
good one
to the detriment of the mind? or the benefit?
or is there a dynamic tension there?
Pete Karl
the tension exists only in our conscious minds
the benefit/detriment mechanism are the same
that said
bacon is delicious.
Tim Clymer
is it only delicious because you're invested in it?
ah Baconian philosophy
Pete Karl
Investing is what's important. The bacon is omnipresent.
Tim Clymer
heh
The relentless logic of the modern sexual critic does not concern me.
Pete Karl
I’m well aware that a lot of gay logic could be used on me
A Beautiful Woman
you’re considerate
and occasionally emotional
and can cook like hell
and care about your shoes
Pete Karl
as long as you are present for the differentiating factor in my sexual preferences, I’m confident in my non-gayness.
<p> is better than <br/>
Lauren Parish
i think i like br better than p
p can get annoying
Pete Karl
p is CORRECT
Lauren Parish
yeah but i'd rather control if i want one space or two
Pete Karl
give up control to the CSS
Lauren Parish
p is like "you're getting a huge space in here, whether you like it or not"
Pete Karl
p { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
NAILED
NO MORE COMPLAINTS
Lauren Parish
i hate you.
i think i like br better than p
p can get annoying
Pete Karl
p is CORRECT
Lauren Parish
yeah but i'd rather control if i want one space or two
Pete Karl
give up control to the CSS
Lauren Parish
p is like "you're getting a huge space in here, whether you like it or not"
Pete Karl
p { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
NAILED
NO MORE COMPLAINTS
Lauren Parish
i hate you.