Blogs and Forums

I was asked why i don't post more in forums that i read,
and my answer?
Because most forums; in their attempt to slow down spam, and, viral content, have added way too many steps to verification.

i do understand the concept of captcha, and, layered login protection;
and, their inherent failings..

like adding more personal info to keep your personal info safe.

if you cannot see the reason why this is a bad idea then,
i will have a hard time to explain it better.

it's like adding water to an oil fire,
 ..usually just spreads it further...

And, besides all that;
I just, do not have the attention span to comply with all the:

 login/re-login-verify-login/re-login

...

So, if you have a question email, or, comment.


..i just might answer it..
or, at the least point you in the direction to find it.
...

Linux and SU access

Copy and Paste the following to a new text file:


#!/bin/sh
# Super User Execute
# Gives PkExec current environmental variables
#  and passes current parameters thru running shells to it.
#
# Use this file instead of gksu, gksudo, and, pkexe.
# /usr/bin/suxe

pkexec env DISPLAY=$DISPLAY XAUTHORITY=$XAUTHORITY $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6

save it as "~/suxe" then open a terminal

and enter the following:

sudo cp ~/suxe /usr/bin/suxe

then enter:

su chmod -x /usr/bin/suxe

on some distros you may need to:

use the exact syntax of your homefolder

instead of "~/":

e.g.

sudo cp /home/your-user-name/suxe /usr/bin/suxe

cd /usr/bin

su chmod -x ./suxe

this trick works good for Thunar custom actions.  

Paypal

Paypal...
what can i say?
...is it reliable?
...is it  secure?
...is it useful?

well, I'll tell you what:

Consider This:
The Paypal button you see showing up on this blog now was started in 2004
with a $1.00 U.S.D. balance.
It was originally placed on a site that had an average of 3000+ visits per day.

What Year is it now?

Guess what?
...balance has remained the same...

So..to quote David Byrne
(or whomever):
"...Same as it ever was..."

Now, i know no one will ever click on it.
And, i don't really want anyone to; either.
...'cause then it would just mess up the whole "meme" of this thing...

it's just 'nother thang'....

Dust barely remembers any of us.