I have much love for the sed and awk utilities in the GNU toolbox. Peteris Krumins' extremely interesting blog has had some recent features on how to use sed and awk effectively and I can say no more to encourage you to go and read them here, here, here, here and here.
In 1994, Apple code-named the Power Macintosh 7100 "Carl Sagan" after the astronomer and science popularizer. Though his name was only used internally as a homage to his work, the code-name might not have caused any problems if Apple hadn't also released models codenamed "Cold Fusion" and "Piltdown Man" at the same time — implying that Carl Sagan was a hoaxer. The astronomer was upset at being compared to what he considered pseudoscience and sued. Although Apple won the suit, they changed the internal codename to "BHA." When Sagan learned that this meant "Butt-Head Astronomer," he instigated a libel suit. Apple claimed the right to free speech under the First Amendment and again won. This prompted Apple to change the codename for the 7100 again to "LAW," known internally as meaning "Lawyers Are Wimps."
We have always used celebrities to pass on various messages, whether it be ad campaigns or public interest messages. Here is an excellently directed teaser prompting you to go out and vote (aimed at the US presidential elections). The ad features various celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Courteney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria and Natalie Portman. However, this is one of those few videos that is not driven by the celebrities but rather by the speed and enthusiasm in the video. Hats off to the director.
is a local menace with a severe case of over-confidence. His sole
objective in life is to "try" and save the world from insanity. His
interests lie between the areas of computer science, photography and
eating. He believes in Open Source software but time and again refuses
to call it FOSS (unless enticed with free food!). The views expressed in
this blog do not reflect those views of his employer or for the matter
that of any one else.
