I had the most important (and most expensive) components to my new computer in the house and ready to build. The original plan was to give my wallet a break and start accumulating the rest of the parts I needed one or two at a time as my paycheck allowed. It was then that I [...] Continue Reading»
Project Epsilon4: So It Begins
Once I decided that a new build was in order, I had to decide what I was going to build. The Prime Directive for this project was simple: the new computer should have the best chance to last at least as long as Epsilon3. Three quarters of a decade is a long time in the [...] Continue Reading»
Project Epsilon4: Old Faithful
As noted earlier, back in January the computer I built seven and a half years ago finally gave up the ghost. I felt that before I started writing about my new project, it was only proper to give a tip of the hat to the old system in honor of a job well done. Below [...] Continue Reading»
Project Epsilon4: Index
On the second day of 2011, my almost eight year old computer, Epsilon3, died. I built it myself and got many good years out of it. By the time the Ides of March had rolled around, I was able, with my wife’s permission, to tap into our tax refund and begin purchasing new parts for [...] Continue Reading»
TWTW: Weeks Ten AND Eleven
After two weeks of getting sick, working extra hours and other assorted chaos, I’m back with another edition of The Week That Was, covering the last two weeks this time. The chaos will continue for just a bit longer, but I wanted to sneak this post in while I had the chance. Spring Has Sprung! [...] Continue Reading»
TWTW: Number Nine, Number Nine…
It’s been an odd week, up to and including the weekend. Between the tooth that I should have taken care before the holidays (yes, the Christmas holidays) and the very lazy vibe that’s been making itself felt, I really haven’t accomplished much. C’est la vie… Multiple Personalities Recently I created new accounts on a few [...] Continue Reading»
The Week That Was: Week The First
The first week of 2011 has ended and it’s been a doozy behind the scenes here at FDC. A couple of rather annoying incidents threatened to put a damper on the new year, but I’ve been doing my best to keep a positive outlook so early in the year. Onward and upward! Crash! The PC [...] Continue Reading»