October 2007

freewaregenius writes: "I recently clean installed Windows XP on my laptop, and this meant that I had to re-install all the essential software that I use. It also presented an opportunity to write a posting about how you can outfit your computer with all the essential (and non-essential) software you need using strictly 100% freeware and/or open source titles."

How do the scientists of CSI know just how the human body decomposes? Much of the knowledge in the field of forensic anthropology comes from the work of one man: Dr. Bill Bass of the University of Tennessee. Warning: Not for the squeamish.

Looking for the perfect patterns to carve a terrifying skull in this year's jack-o-lantern? Here ya go.

Liō is a comic strip done almost entirely without dialog. It's been described as Addams Family meets Calvin and Hobbes.

I just figured out where I am going to do all my Christmas shopping this year: Edible. Check out the Chocolate Covered Giant Ants, the Weasel Coffee, or the ever-popular Lizard Wine. Yum.

Ubuntu users, or anyone using Linux, will find something worth installing in this Huge List of the Best Open-Source Apps.

Put an Office in Your Pocket with a USB thumb drive and a collection of portable Windows applications.