I heard a rumor on IRC about the gBrowser… supposedly, Google is in the process of creating a Mozilla-based browser of their own. This would have an incredible effect on the web since IE currently has about 90% of the browser market share and Google has *alot* of influence. It’s a nice idea that maybe, just maybe, IE could finally be overthrown by its open source opponent. Of course, I googled the rumor and found some interesting blog posts and articles about it:

The Google Browser (kottke.org)

Anyway, HBX Networks decided to partner with us (Silence is Defeat) so their users would have a shell during their downtime. We ended up getting 33 users yesterday as a result, which should pay for the next couple of month of co-location. So, that’s pretty nice.

I’m listening to the All That Could Have Been NIN CD. It’s fucking awesome. If you don’t own it, you should. Anyway, that’s about all for now. Later.

Like Mal said, Ivan was lame as hell. It knocked a couple of trees down and fucked up a couple of signs… but it was mostly just rain and some wind… not at all what I would call a hurricane.

Anyway, last night was pimp as hell, and I’ll be heading to tuscaloosa for the parties after the Alabama game.

Also, if you want a Gmail invite, or if you have extras, go here.

w00t! Hurricane Ivan is coming. No classes for the rest of the week. More details coming soon.

Well, obviously I’ve decided to start blogging again.

Two things worth pointing out…

The proposed INDUCE Act aims to make US copyright law more strict, but will have the side effect of making devices that are capable of infringing upon copyrights (ie. portable MP3 players, VCRs, CD Burners, DVD Burners) illegal. This is obviously retarded and should be stopped if at all possible. Today, you have the power to do something about it. There is a nation-wide call-in going on. If you care at all about your personal freedom, you should click here to find out more about the INDUCE Act and what you can do about it.

Anyway, I was reading K5 today and found a pretty interesting article about the recent blast in North Korea. I’m too tired to comment, but it’s well worth the read.

Peace.