All posts by Mike Stone

Linux Sucks because it Can’t Play Netflix

Linux Sucks because it Can’t Play Netflix
August 15, 2012 5 Comments »

Linux sucks because it can’t play Netflix. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this said or seen this written. Not to be pedantic or anything, but there’s nothing about Linux that makes it so that Netflix can’t work. Netflix doesn’t ... Read More »

Never Enough Distributions

Never Enough Distributions
July 21, 2012 3 Comments »

I’ve been using Linux now for a pretty long time. I started in the mid-90s, and have been using it ever since. One of the most common criticisms I hear about Linux is that there’s just too many distributions. It ... Read More »

Nokia Claims the Nexus 7 Infringes Patents

July 5, 2012 No Comments »

After the Nexus 7 was announced on June 27th, it didn’t take long for the buzzards to start circling. Almost right away, Nokia claimed that the Nexus 7 violated patents that it owned. A Nokia spokesperson said, “Nokia has more ... Read More »

No Computer for a Week: How Did I Survive?

July 5, 2012 1 Comment »

Recently I took my first vacation in over 3 years. A whole week in the wilds of Montana. For that whole time, I had no access to my computer. I had my phone, my tablet, and wireless access that makes ... Read More »