Weekly Links 20081228
Computers
An interesting article on how hardware is cheaper than software in some situations.
In 2009, Linux will ship on more PC’s than Windows. Well, at least that’s what the rumor is. Information Week looks at what it all means.
The Linux Foundation saw those successful I’m a Mac commercials, and Jerry Seinfeld playing with Bill Gates, and they wanted in. So they’re having a video contest that will try and showcase “just what Linux means to those who use it, and hopefully inspires many to try it.” Gizmodo thinks it’ll be one big mess.
Stupidity
Okay, so you’re driving… drunk. You’re boyfriend is in the seat beside. You end up rear ending someone, and your boyfriend dies. What do you do if you live in the United States? Why, you sue the driver of the vehicle you rear ended, of course.
Writing
Have you ever met someone famous, someone you admire (or not)? This article is geared towards meeting an author, but it applies across theboard.
The book industry is doing what everyone else is doing right now… floundering. The article was originally from Salon.com, but I found it at Agent in the Middle. It’s depressing, but really, the book industry has been in trouble for a long time.
