Carterpants

Thanks to a few faithful followers, I was notified yesterday that my post links and menu links were completely and totally hose-jobbed. Apparently when switching to a permalink structure I broke all previous posts/menus, and instead of going through and updating that stuff I’ve just reverted back to the old style of default Word Press linking. Oh well, such is life.

Since we made the move to the new server hardware on our web host, we can now take advantage of Ruby on Rails. The install is complete, now I just need a good purpose and/or reason to get a RoR site up and blazing. Thoughts?

Sorry I haven’t posted lately, I’ve been completely and totally consumed by the Final Fantasy XIV beta! Yeah that’s right baby, I got a beta key!

So far the game is excellent. It kinda feels like FFXI but with a host of game play improvements. The graphics are stellar and smooth, and crowded areas do not lag one bit. The interface is a bit cumbersome with little customization allowed, but there are rumors of future patches to allow users more freedom in tweaking the UI. Quest mechanics are confusing at first but they become second nature quickly. Battle interaction is very sluggish right now but again, this is a beta release.

I love the leveling system. You can redefine your character’s class simply by equipping a different Main item. Want to be a miner, just grab a pickaxe. Want to be a spell caster, find yourself a staff and get casting.

I’ll get some screenshots up tomorrow morning, but for now I must get back to my mining quests

Paul Allen, I thought you were dead. No really I thought your ass was hit by a donkey in some remote forest or some bizarre shit like that. Since I do not have a magic lamp that shits wish-granting genies this original Microsoft co-founder is still alive and kicking but has found his public relevancy has all but tanked. So, what does a once prominent tech figure do to get his name back up in the spotlight? Sue someone!

About a millennia ago, Mr. Allen and his now defunct corporation, Interval Research were awarded a handful of patents that he now claims have been infringed upon by the likes of Google, Apple, eBay, YouTube, Netflix, Office Max, and Office Depot.. and has officially filed suit in Washington. Apparently being worth over $13billion just isn’t quite enough for some people, but that’s assuming this is all about money. Really poor Paul here is just sad that no one is pointing the camera in his direction any more and he’s resorted to the tech industry’s version of a “secret leaked sex tape” move. Classic.

Like Oracle’s bout with Google, I hope this is another lawsuit that blows up violently in their face. I’m talking fat frog in a microwave kinda boom-splat. Instead of competing in the industry with innovation and talent, these companies are letting their lawyers compete instead.

Just another reason why I love the FOSS community and mentality. Certainly do not have to worry about this crud.