Edit file as root from nautilus
This is a script for any users of Linux who’d like a convenient way to begin editing a file as the superuser (i.e root) from Nautilus, the GNOME file manager.
Buying a dell without windows
A recent discussion on the Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts mailing list has highlighted that it’s not easy to find the systems that Dell sells without Windows. Here are all the desktop and notebook options of which I’m aware.
Two discussions of the internet and campaigns
I heard about the first through IDPI’s blog. It’s a a national press club discussion with communication directors from the Giuliani, Romney, Biden and Thompson campaigns; video of the event is available here in Windows Media format.
Switched to dokuwiki
I’ve migrated PoliByte from Wordpress and Wikka Wiki to DokuWiki. I’m using several plugins by Esther Brunner, most notably her blog plugin, and Zenwire’s theme mmKanso. I’m doing my best to make sure that no links broke in the process.