Ripps's Domain

I'm alive!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:07:04 GMT

Yeah, yeah.
I was nudged by nick_101.
Sorry if I haven't made alot of posts, but I've been spending more of my time working on stuff in the Ubuntu community. If you want to follow what I'm doing, follow my feed on Identi.ca.

Birthday!

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:15:29 GMT

Well, today is my birthday, I'm 24!

... I wish I had more to say, especially since it's been so long since I made a post, but oh well.
If anybody wants to keep up on what I'm doing, I spend most of my time in the Ubuntu community doing misc. stuff, mostly updating the gmpc-trunk ppa. You can see my micro-blog posts at http://identi.ca/ripps.

Updated Dust Cold

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:02:41 GMT

It's been a while since I mentioned anything about the my Dust Cold theme on Livejournal, so I decided to post an update.

Resynced Dust Cold with Dust from bazaar branch. Now at version 0.4.0. Lots of changes, go take a look.

Synced Dustfox Cold with Dustfox from bazaar branch. No longet need to keep seperate versions for firefox-3.0 and firefox-3.1.

Added Nodoka Dust Cold. My version of the Nodoka Dust theme, it's very pretty and I fixed a couple issues the original Nodoka Dust had (e.g. Evolution new button). You'll need to use the git version of the Nodoka engine. I've built packages for that in my PPA:
https://launchpad.net/~ripps818/+archive/ppa

Created Launchpad bazaar branches for Dust Cold and Dustfox Cold, so you guys don't have to wait until I upload a package to Gnome-Look.org anymore.

Packages are available here:
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=92992

Talk about Speed Reading

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:28:59 GMT

I'm trying to help out new users upgrading to Jaunty in the #ubuntu IRC chatroom. But, man, is it busy. The most annoying thing is the people who get rude with the volunteers who are just trying to help.

Let loose the Jackalopes!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:25:26 GMT

Finally, Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope is released.
I've been using it for months now, since it was in Alpha. But I have to say, Jaunty is probably the fastest and cleanest version of Ubuntu yet. Everything works great.

Anybody wanting to install Ubuntu 9.04, or just take it for a test drive without installing anything, you can download a CD ISO here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Damage Control

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:17:21 GMT

A comprehensive list of all the pranks on the web.

I <3 Pandas

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:08:09 GMT

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord, CADIE.

Lowered Status

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Well, I've been downgraded from a Paid account to a Plus account. I decided not to buy it this year because I simply don't have the money to pay for a service a barely use. I just wish I could've chosen which userpics to keep. A couple have become invalid, particularily the one's I made myself. Instead of the one's that I actually use, I get to keep the south park and matrix userpics that I've used only once.

Making Linux Easier on the Ears

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:20:43 GMT

I'm now the proud owner of the GMPC Trunk team on Launchpad.net.
Feel free to use the PPA to install the latest version of GMPC and it's plugins.

If you don't know what GMPC is, it's a graphical client for the greatest music playing app in linux, MPD.

God, that's annoying!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:05:59 GMT

Created by Train Horns

Writer's Block: Rare Condition

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:22:27 GMT

Do you suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia or know anyone who does?

View 500 Answers

Y'know, I'm actually having a pretty nice day today.
So I can't say I suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia.

I <3 Xkcd

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:19:00 GMT

Thoughts from High School

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:12:13 GMT

I remember when I was a teenager, I was playing football in PhyEd (coed). I was playing defense and blocking anybody who got through. But since I was really big and heavy, nobody could get past me or knock me down. One girl was playing quarterback, she was really fast (I think she played soccer), and she tried to get past me. I, of course, blocked her way. She tried to push me out of the way, that didn't work very well, I was like double her weight (at least). So her next try was to make me stumble and fall. While she was try to side swipe my legs, she somehow managed to break her own leg. She was in crutches for months.

The saddest thing is, she was always really nice to me after that. But I blamed myself for her broken leg, so whenever I saw her, I would never talk to her because I felt so guilty. She was kind of cute, and not many girls ever tried to associate with me, but she did, but I wouldn't because of some silly accident. Today, I kinda regret not trying to know her better now.

Weird Japanese Gadgets

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:49:09 GMT

USB-Powered Breast Warmers

Because, god knows, we can't let them get too cold. What would we do if they got frostbite!

On a side note: If any ladies are looking for an analog breast warmer, I am more than happy to assist.

I NEEDS MAH INTETRONS

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:11:13 GMT

Internet went out a little under two days ago, and I've just now got it back. I was already getting shakes from the withdrawl.

Mail Experiment!

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:07:44 GMT

see more pwn and owned pictures

Here's the story behind the image: Mail Experiment!

My Favorite Holiday Songs

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:56:25 GMT

Cold Userpic

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:26:21 GMT

Damn It's Cold!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:52:01 GMT

Temperature: -8°
Wind Chill: -30°
Hell: Frozen Over

(I should make a freezing Userpic.)

Behind the Times

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:39:16 GMT

Should I get a Twitter and Facebook account?

I'm starting to think I'm getting left behind in the digital dust.

Drawing... Stuff

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:53:15 GMT

A new version of Suzie.

I was just drawing a little something for no particular reason. I guess I didn't want my drawing skills to get rusty, it has been a while.

To All Linux Users

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:18:42 GMT

I've been working ALOT on some themes for Linux. I encourage everyone using Linux to give them a try and tell me what you think.

Noia (Icon Theme)
Noia Warm (Icon Theme)
Dust Cold (Gnome Theme)
Dutstfox Cold (Firefox Theme)
CrunchyBranch Cold (Animated Wallpaper)

You can find these and future Linux customizations at Gnome-Look.org here.

Take It up a Nowtch!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:38:12 GMT

I've decide to try out becoming a cook. I feel like that might something that I could do that won't leave me feeling bored or detached.The only problem: no body in the food-service industry is seeking employment here. The only job remotely related was as a bartender.
Bartending does sound like an interesting job. I probably wouldn't get bored too easily and it would allow me to work at night. The only problem? I don't drink alcohol and I don't know how to make any drinks.

*sigh* Maybe I'll wait and see what opens up. Maybe I should learn to drive first?

Testing... 1 2 3

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:36:22 GMT

Don't mind me.
Just testing out the LogJam client for Linux.

If this works, this might be a pretty nice client for posting to LJ.

You've just been Steampunk'd

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:18:11 GMT

Your result for The Steampunk Style Test...

The Gadgeteer

21% Elegant, 72% Technological, 17% Historical, 44% Adventurous and 34% Playful!

You are the Gadgeteer, the embodiment of steampunk technology. Ironically, many of the things that most define your style are probably too large to easily carry about, but given the opportunity you would prefer to be seen surrounded by boiler engines, gear-driven calculators, and incredible automata. Of all the steampunk fashion styles, you place the greatest emphasis on technological accessories, and you are the most likely to create elaborate gadgets that are as much a part of your outfit as your clothes. You probably have goggles, but unlike most people you consider them to be for more than decoration. Whereas most people might look odd carrying a satchel of tools around, for you they may well be essential. Above all, you remind everyone that what sets the genre apart from Victoriana is simply the level of technology.

Try our other Steampunk test here.

Take The Steampunk Style Test at HelloQuizzy