Category Archives: Coding

How to Limit Daily Desktop Usage in Ubuntu

UPDATE: This still gets a lot of hits from StumbleUpon and UbuntuForums, but if you are really interested in limiting your kids computer time on Ubuntu, check out Timekpr at https://launchpad.net/timekpr/ The guys there have done a great job of … Continue reading

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6 Tools for Keeping Kids Safe with Open Source

My family uses open source software almost exclusively. Everyone from the toddlers to the teen to the Mrs. have what they need to play games, chat with friends, manager emails, surf the web, keep busy schedules straight, do homeschooling, and … Continue reading

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Microsoft likes software pirates – when they count

Microsoft doesn’t really hate software pirates… when they might count toward market share for their latest Internet Explorer release. In the face of slipping numbers, Microsoft has reversed thier earlier requirement that users have a legal copy of Microsoft Windows … Continue reading

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OpenWorship project

After searching for a suitable worship slide system for our church, I decided to write my own using the S5 presentation software and Ruby on Rails. Check it out at the OpenWorship project site. It’s still early, but I can … Continue reading

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The Expanding Web

I’ve realized I’ve gotten into a bit of a rut when it comes to web surfing lately. Continue reading

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