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Inflatable Soapbox

Inflatable Soapbox

http://timkissane.com

Thoughts on Linux, Open Source and Life.

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  • Where Were You On 9/11?

    Posted on Thursday September 11th, 2008 at 11:32

    Seven years ago today, I left my house in the Bronx to go to my job at a software development company in White Plains, NY. On the way in, I stopped for coffee. Some homeless-looking dude came past me on the street saying, “They flew a plane int...

  • Writer’s Block: Where Names Come From

    Posted on Sunday August 3rd, 2008 at 13:05 in , cross-post, lj, names, writer's block

    In a rare turnabout, I posted to my LiveJournal yesterday and will cross-post it here. I had a WP plug-in that automated the reverse, but I don’t use it anymore. I had only logged into LJ to wish a friend happy birthday. I found a nice suggesti...

  • OpenBlogging at The Anthill

    Posted on Saturday June 28th, 2008 at 17:12 in , weekend

    The Anthill is an OpenBlog - a new concept in blogging.  One blog with 100s or even 1000s of authors!  It is the official community blog of cr8Buzz! I love seeing how quickly people grow to love and rely on this blog to share their insights and kno...

  • Change Is Good

    Posted on Wednesday June 11th, 2008 at 13:32 in , move, server, timbury

    The Inflatable Soapbox is moving to a new server today.  The URL http://timkissane.com will still work, but please check your blogroll links and bookmarks.  The IP-based address http://timkissane.com/ will no longer be valid.  I expect these chang...

  • The Devil’s (Linux) Advocate

    Posted on Monday May 19th, 2008 at 19:29 in , distrowatch, fear, freedom, Ignorance, muslim, os, pagan, prejudice, Satan, themes, tolerance

     I’m one of those Linux fanatics who enjoy trying new distros almost constantly. Because of the freedom inherent in the GPL and other “open” licenses, there are always new flavors of my favorite OS springing up.  Early spring of l...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 9.83 out of a possible 10 based on 6 comments.

HeatherD

Heather Dugan

This is a well-designed site with some slick "extras" that set it well above "the usual" -with insightful commentary from a fresh perspective...

Posted: Saturday June 7th, 2008 at 08:32 | More Reviews From HeatherD | Report This Comment

stewartallyn

Stewart Allyn

I really like the background on your site. And like you, I get tired of all the quick fixes everyone thinks the election will bring. Oh well, time to get back to reality. Take care.

Posted: Sunday April 27th, 2008 at 14:57 | More Reviews From stewartallyn | Report This Comment

Mtnbarbie

Barbara

I'm sorry I may have rated your blog with no rating , but I have rated it a ten here , I also added you under my tag cloud hope you do the same for me, :)

Posted: Friday April 11th, 2008 at 13:38 | More Reviews From Mtnbarbie | Report This Comment

RealWorldMom

Stacey

This blog offers thought-provoking opinions on free and open-source software, with just the right amount of sarcasm and humor! Educational as well as entertaining!

Posted: Thursday March 20th, 2008 at 10:14 | More Reviews From RealWorldMom | Report This Comment

wilsonsway

Scott Wilson

Outstanding resource on Linux and many other aspects of the OS.

Posted: Tuesday March 11th, 2008 at 09:10 | More Reviews From wilsonsway | Report This Comment

jrice13

Jrayrice

Excellent design and content.

Please read and comment in my blog.
http://www.itsallaboutabandonment.com

Thanks!

Posted: Sunday February 24th, 2008 at 08:28 | More Reviews From jrice13 | Report This Comment

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