Month: August 2004

Disagreement with Sean Russell’s RPM Hell

Today I read an essey by Sean Russell called “RPM Hell. A Perfect Example of Good Software Crippled by Bad Design“. In this essey Sean is explaining why he does not like RPM to the level when he is prepared to change the Linux distribution he is using.

I, on the other hand, do like RPM. It has it’s problems but what doesn’t. Some of Sean’s arguments I disagree with and hence this post. Before reading it, please read the original essey by Sean, since I am quoting only the relevant parts.

P.S.: I have notified Sean Russell via email about this post.

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Y2K problem as seen from 1985

I am sure that by now everyone has almost forgot about Y2K computer problem hype. There was nothing. Or should I say there was nothing serious? Well, anyway, by means of Google Groups I came across this interesting discussion about Y2K problem that happened in January of 1985. There is even a story about some program that should brake in 2004. :)

Watch That Page

Many sites use a “new” and “updated” icons or “posted at” and “updated at” marking when some content is added or edited at the site. But not all of them do that. So, how do you know if anything changed on the website since you visited it last time? Well, if you need it, I have an answer for you. www.WatchThatPage.com provides the service that you are looking for. They can send you the updates via email or you can see them on personalized webpage.

Now I have two news for you. The good one is that the service is free. The bad one is that I haven’t tried it myself, but someone recommended it to me. If it doesn’t work as advertised, you are on your own. If you tried it and say anything about it, please do so by all means (using the comments).