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Practical Modding

Zenlogic, whom we've determined is a real actual Reverend, checks in with this inspirational tale about deskmodding in the Real World. Not to mention what are probably two of the coolest screenshots you'll ever expect to see from a church computer. Then again -- our Reverend is Zenlogic; would you expect any less?

(12 comments) [posted: 02 Jul 2004]

Article: Why the Apple Dock Still Sucks

Apparently ONE article by The Tog in the last issue wasn't enough for you! And APPARENTLY you people had the temerity to criticize Tog's lofty dismissals as "no longer valid"! Hoo boy! You thought you had the last word! Boy were you wrong! Tog is back with an update of his previous evaluation. Now READ the last word! (At least, the last word until further notice.)

(8 comments) [posted: 16 Apr 2004]

Article: Securing your Computer

Notwithstanding Bill G's born-again commitment to his OS' security, there have been more Windows worm and virus exploits in the last year than any before. But even on a Windows box, it's possible to attain reasonably good security with some basic steps, without spending a mint. Even if you're already familiar with basic security (a likelihood in our lot), check out Jim's article for additional options.

(13 comments) [posted: 25 Mar 2004]

Tutorial: Multiple Linux Distros

Still haven't found the Linux distro that's right for you? Why not install and play around with several of them? Long time community member Holly helps us walk on the wild side with Linus Torvalds. (What? You want all the articles to be about shells?)

(10 comments) [posted: 28 Nov 2003]

Article: Shell-Shocked Reader Feedback

We asked for feedback in the last issue, and boy did you hit us with it. See what your fellow readers think about Shell-Shocked, and watch your editor field the criticism!

(7 comments) [posted: 19 Nov 2003]

Article: Why the Apple Dock Sucks

"Interaction Designer" Bruce Tognazzini elucidated some of the finer points of Fitts Law in the last issue. Ravi spotted him in a BBC article recently (yes, yes, you're among celebrities - behave yourselves now) and asked if he'd contribute another piece. In this slightly older bit (circa 2001), Bruce tells us why the Apple Dock sucks ... from a usability standpoint of course - one can't deny that they look hella kewl!

(20 comments) [posted: 19 Nov 2003]

Article: Functionality Strikes Back

West gives his take on the Functionality vs. Eye-candy debate. I know what you're thinking: Do I really need to read another well-worded, well-thought-out article on this long-in-the-tooth subject? Short answer: you do. Long answer: yeah.. you do.

(13 comments) [posted: 30 Oct 2003]

Article: The Next Step

Shaker West wants a shake-up and shake-down of the LiteStep manual RC configuration. As usual, his strong opinions are a pleasure to read; but don't take my word for it: read it and agree with me your own damn self!

(9 comments) [posted: 30 Oct 2003]

Article: Eyecandy vs Functionality

Our SacRat brings his WinAmp eye-candy development experience to bear on the debate of Functionality vs. Eye-candy, coming down on the side of ... well, you'll just have to check it out, won't you?

(12 comments) [posted: 15 Jul 2003]

Answers: Safe Hex

This relates to the article entitled Safe Hex.

(0 comments) [posted: 12 Jun 2003]

Article: Functionality vs EyeCandy

The debate of Functionality vs EyeCandy: Noble in its Venerability, Populist in its Eternal Youth. Honest Sunny joins the pantheon of soothsayers; yo, check within for his Sooth.

(10 comments) [posted: 10 Jun 2003]

Article: Shell virgins

Earlier this year, there was a thread on the LSML where people were talking about their first experiences with Litestep. Share your first shell experiences here! (come on, it couldn't have hurt that much!?)

(5 comments) [posted: 13 Apr 2003]

Article: DNS and you

DNS makes our life easier. This article gives a basic run-down of what DNS is, and how it works. Required reading if you're thinking of buying your own domain name.

(3 comments) [posted: 13 Apr 2003]

Article: The ideal shell

"A friend once told me that when designing buildings, architects would seek the advice of artists and dreamers for inspiration and ideas." Our resident Madman shares his dreams with us.

(17 comments) [posted: 13 Apr 2003]

Tutorial: Litestep at school

This is a presentation I made for one of my projects at school using taskbar3 v1.0. My school is the EPFC and the courses I'm following is "graduat en informatique". The project is called "epreuve int�gr�e".

(3 comments) [posted: 11 Apr 2003]

Article: Real-life encounters

Ever met someone from the scene in real life? Share your stories with us here - I've started you off with my own meeting!

(6 comments) [posted: 30 Jan 2003]

Tutorial: Mercury/32 by Allie Martin

Tired of managing multiple email accounts? Ever had problems delivering your email? Here's a resource friendly and free way to do away with those problems.

(5 comments) [posted: 08 Jan 2003]

Configuring Mercury/32 POP services

This is a sub-article of Tutorial: Mercury/32 by Allie Martin

(2 comments) [posted: 08 Jan 2003]

Config. Mercury/32 SMTP services

This is a sub-article of Tutorial: Mercury/32 by Allie Martin

(1 comments) [posted: 08 Jan 2003]

Article: Looking for Litestep 0.25

Verbalshadow gives us his thoughts on how the world's most popular shell can be improved. Modularity baby, that's where it's at ...

(13 comments) [posted: 09 Sep 2002]

Article: The difference

Interviewed in the last issue, nivenh presents his views in that acrid style we've come to know and love. He's not afraid to speak his mind, come hell or high water ...

(4 comments) [posted: 09 Sep 2002]

Article: PHP and register_globals

If you run a PHP-driven site (or you're just interested in the subject), you should take a look at this.

(10 comments) [posted: 09 Sep 2002]

Editorial: Issue #9 (19..

Announcement: Blackbox ..

Death to the System Tra..

Tutorial: Theming Lites..

SharpE Public Beta 5

Interview: Andrew Powel..

The GUI Next Door: Geos..

Practical Modding

Windows Symbolic and Ha..

Jokes: Issue #9

ravi

Hi West - I did a while back, if it's a recent one - I haven't been checking regularly. My flat's been totally flooded from a burst pipe - so life is a bit disrutped at the moment.

03 Nov/14:18

West

Hey Ravi, did you get my email?

27 Oct/02:02

Ravi

PS Chatbox currently functional.

14 Oct/00:02

Ravi

Phew - that took a while, but all's well now. Sorry for the hiatus folks.

13 Oct/23:56

ravi

I think I'll implement a "keyword" for this site, so you'll have to start your comment with ... say "shells" ... I'll strip that and post your comment.

Hopefully that will keep the spammers at bay.

24 Mar/19:04

ravi

gv, you naughty boy you.

24 Mar/19:02

ravi

Ah, I see neither gv nor the spammers fell for it.

gv - you do realise that now I'm going to delete the spam and you'll look crazy don't you?

23 Mar/12:20

gv

spears naked what?

23 Mar/10:50

gv

Just testing ;)

22 Mar/10:37

ravi

I'm going to disable the chatbox and comments until I have some time to deal with the comment spam. Meanwhile contact me at: [link] if you'd like to post a comment.

21 Mar/17:01

sheep

what is the best shell replacment to use if you want security for liek a public desktop e-mail me at [email]

14 Mar/11:42

gv

It's called emerge desktop now and its available at [link]

09 Mar/09:35

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