Metauser: July 2007 Archive

July 2007 Archive

Word Processors = Horrible Document Editors

July 31, 2007 Posted by mitch | thoughts | 0 Comments

I've never really liked word processors. It was always the "thing" to use for reports and such. But as far as trying to organize something like a resume? I find its horrible, frustrating and never does what it should. My new solution? I'm not sure, I've heard good things about LaTeX but I'm not entirely sure thats what I want. And I'll probably end up falling back and just writing it in HTML+CSS. That always does what I want... The only problem will be getting that into word format, or PDF. Worst case I can always print to PDF from a web browser, and probably open the file in Open Office to save it to word. I'd prefer a script I could run that converts it to both formats, but thats something I'll have to look into.. In case your wondering, I just like to keep my resume up to date and with my recent job change, it needs some updating. I used a template I liked from MS Office from way back and has worked well for me over the years, but I'm ready for a new one. This time around I'm seeing the benefits of having it in pure HTML form, who knows I might even keep it online and just drop out my address and phone number...

Interruption/Correcting teachers

July 17, 2007 Posted by mitch | school | 0 Comments

I've had problems with school since I started college. I've been through a couple different private colleges since graduating from college. My biggest frustration with them is the teachers are barely qualified to teach the subject. Some will even strut around pronouncing their own bias' like they're fact. Even after I've demonstrated that I know much more about the subject at hand than they think they do. So, heres my question... is it wrong of me to interrupt? I don't do it all the time, even tho I typically disagree completely with alot of what they say. I just don't want to be the "ass" in the room and constantly correct the instructor, even tho they are BS'ing their way through the lesson. Why, oh why do I have to be so opinionated and right all the time? :)

Next Cell Phone, and other updates.

July 9, 2007 Posted by mitch | linux, technology | 0 Comments

Its been a while since I've posted, and in the time I've been out... I was on vacation, where my wife and I, along with her brother and sister, drove back home to New York to see their brother graduate and visit with the family. I couldn't begin to describe how horrible the drive was... the rental we had was really bad... not that it had problems, it just was incredibly uncomfortable. But other than that, I had a relaxing time atleast. Now for the purpose of the post. My next Cell Phone. I've seen this phone before, but I didn't really like the colors that were shown before. Now that they've changed the colors, I love it. And I going to buy one. Even tho they're still not really ready for the general public yet... :) Its called "OpenMoko" and its awesome. The specific phone I'll get is the dark one probably, unless I can get the dark one with the orange ring, that would be sweet. Anyway, have a look.