-
About Me
I'm Michael Koby, and I love technology. I'm also a programmer, currently doing Ruby on Rails development for a small Houston startup. Here I talk about technology, programming, politics, movies, music, and anything else I feel I need to talk about. If you would like to know more, you can check out the About page.Popular Series
Archive
Categories
Meta
Author Archives: Michael Koby
Fox Does it Again: Drive Cancelled
Those wonder Fox executives are know for 2 things, airing really great shows and cancelling really great show. Over the years the Fox executives have given us The Simpsons, Married With Children, House, as well as other great television shows. … Continue reading
Posted in Television
Comments Off on Fox Does it Again: Drive Cancelled
Songs & Such: Somebody by Blue October
No band does angry like Blue October and if someone does, I have yet to hear them. Sure there are other angry bands out there, but not many of them can be as articulate as Justin, the lead singer for … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Comments Off on Songs & Such: Somebody by Blue October
links for 2007-04-26
Bash Quick Reference (tags: linux cheatsheet bash)
Posted in Daily Links
Comments Off on links for 2007-04-26
Windows Versus Linux
This little write up is hardly what one would call all inclusive, but it does point out some of the failings and as well as advantages of each operating system. It is nice to know you have options when it comes to operating systems. If you ever get tired of paying for Windows, you always have the option to install Linux for free. While Linux has certainly come a long way in recent years, it still has a way to go before anyone can just install it and go. Where I think Linux works best is for people like me who have a wife, in-laws, and children that can really screw up a computer by downloading and installing the wrong piece of software. By installing Linux and the applications that will allow them to do what they normally do in Windows, you can get a computer that requires very little support from the local geek (you). Continue reading
Power of Information 2007-04-22
This week on the Power of Information, Derek and I discuss Ubuntu’s new release canidate, Leopard’s new UI and features, and Oakly’s new 4k camera. We also talk about some websites to help save you some money and building a … Continue reading
Posted in Power of Information
Comments Off on Power of Information 2007-04-22
Michael Koby 
When Will the Recording Industry Get It?
The recording industry seems to want to be paid for every use of a song and in some cases such fees are okay. However, when it comes to web radio, they are forcing people to pay to promote their product. There is no other market that follows this method of practice. Everywhere else the company pays to have people advertise for them. But the recording industry wants to be paid by people promoting their music. This does not make sense and I can not understand how artists can approve of such practices. Continue reading →