Slashdoty goodness

LZW is out of patent. Wow, end of an era. I hope PNG isn't hurt too bad by this, though. I still really prefer it to GIF, even without the evil IP issues.

And, check it out, a new Vinge short story. I really want to live in his future. No one gets where computers are going like he does, not even Ken MacLeod.

Moving Time

o/~ Time for you to go out to the places you will be from o/~

After three long years, The Republic is being disbanded. vixyish and I are moving on to brighter, larger, cheaper shores. This Sunday is the big move. Anyone saintly enough to help will be fed generously, plied with drink and thanked profusely. I'll even throw in a nice chunk of obsidian if you like.

The fun will be starting around 10. Be there or sleep in.