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Linux on USB

I got a little bored yesterday and stumbled upon USB installations of Linux while browsing. I decided to give it a try and went down to Fry’s to pickup a fresh USB stick. I installed the Slax version of Linux because it seemed the quickest and easiest and I just wanted to see if it [...]

Network Blu-Ray Players and Netflix

In my previous posting I was considering the LG dual format player which can play both HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats. I am now swaying toward one of the new network-able Blu-ray players which allow users to stream movies directly from Netflix. I am a huge fan of Netflix and am glad to see that they [...]

Another Blog

I decided that I have enough thoughts rattling around my head about Java development to dedicate an entire blog to the subject. I’ve created a new blog at http://javablog.franksalinas.net. Check it out.

How To Disable Hibernation Mode on Windows XP

How to disable hibernation mode on Windows XP.

The Death of HD DVD: A Bunch of Burned Consumers

I believe it is pretty well known that Toshiba has announced they will no longer manufacture HD DVD players and are giving up on the format war with Sony. I’m kicking myself for not waiting this war out and buying into the cheaper HD DVD format in December. But, at that time HD DVD players [...]

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