Another Friday Morn

Another Friday morn, and I ain't got no buddies
I work off-site, so I'll still get paid,
How I wish for someone to play ping-pong with,
I'm in an awful way.

Apologies to Sam Cooke...

E-mail scam targets Linux users

Beware of an e-mail scam targeting Linux users. It poses as a security update from Red Hat, with a link to a security update patch that actually installs trojans.

The story is here.

Awesome free multi-platform mind mapping tool

Freemap is an open source mindmapping tool that runs on Linux, Macintosh and Windows. It's a great tool for brainstorming, outlining and visualizing organizational data.

New site for political downloads

P2P-Politics is a new non-partisan site that makes it easy to share, view and send political video clips. They've aggregated video from Bush, Kerry and Nader sites and allow people to upload other files as well.

Pepper Lounge

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Originally uploaded by fourworlds.

I thought it might be good to post some restaurant recommendations on the blog. Pepper Lounge, located at 2005 Locust Street, is one of our favorites. It is just a few blocks away and has great food and service.

They have a pretty eclectic menu with daily specials that range from Seafood Orzo to Gourmet Pizza. Try their homemade potoato chips!

They are only open for lunch Wed-Fri.

Their website is under construction, but stay tuned.

Google desktop search now available

If you detest Windows search as much as I do, you'll be glad to see that Google has just released an alternative. Google Desktop provides a way to search your own computer using the engine we know and love.

Dell recalls 990,000 laptop power supplies

Dell is recalling power supplies from almost one million laptops sold between 1998 and 2002. The recalled power supplies pose a potential fire risk. Recalled are some Dell Latitude, Precision and Inspiron notebook computers and have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" written on the back.

To confirm that your adaptor is on the recall list or to arrange for replacement, contact Dell at 1-800-418-8590 or via the Internet at www.delladapterprogram.com.