I’m a nerd for Clearspring Technologies.twitter - facebook - flickr - linkedinfred ross lordTumblr (3.0; @fredross)http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/I’m used to being offered free software if I buy a computer, but CDW just offered me a free...<p>I’m used to being offered free software if I buy a computer, but CDW just offered me a free computer if I bought software.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/441431295http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/441431295Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:53 -0500The best thing about the TV show Damages? Women drinking brown liquor.<p>The best thing about the TV show Damages? Women drinking brown liquor.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/440514346http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/440514346Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:48:18 -0500Went to wood shop, used two robot saws, squeaked the Elky’s back wheels at an enraged old...<p>Went to wood shop, used two robot saws, squeaked the Elky’s back wheels at an enraged old hippie in a Prius, at home drinking scotch.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/438421230http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/438421230Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:44:08 -0500The new Porsche 918 concept is so ridiculously good looking. Drop the silly hybrid engine and put in...<p>The new Porsche 918 concept is so ridiculously good looking. Drop the silly hybrid engine and put in into production -> <a href="http://bit.ly/abm9ip">http://bit.ly/abm9ip</a></p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/437001457http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/437001457Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:56:28 -0500One of these days, I’m going to have all the supplies I need to start a project before I try...<p>One of these days, I’m going to have all the supplies I need to start a project before I try to start said project.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435455947http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435455947Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:06:29 -0500I’ve successfully bullshitted my colleagues into thinking I know what I’m doing, so...<p>I’ve successfully bullshitted my colleagues into thinking I know what I’m doing, so I’m off to the data center to break our SAN.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435033733http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435033733Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:39:37 -0500A good looking woman was spotted inside Equinix DC4. I have reported this to sysop high command for...<p>A good looking woman was spotted inside Equinix DC4. I have reported this to sysop high command for verification.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435033731http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/435033731Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:39:37 -0500Did about 45 minutes out in the El C. Low speeds around town, just to feel it out after the winter...<p>Did about 45 minutes out in the El C. Low speeds around town, just to feel it out after the winter rest. All in all, it’s running well.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/433024850http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/433024850Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:49:15 -0500I should have never doubted my ability to spend $200 at Home Depot.<p>I should have never doubted my ability to spend $200 at Home Depot.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/430749381http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/430749381Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:50:45 -0500E-stalking and making shopping lists.<p>E-stalking and making shopping lists.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/430361428http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/430361428Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:32:50 -0500Did someone say “crazy racing trucks?” -> http://bit.ly/a0p5eq<p>Did someone say “crazy racing trucks?” -> <a href="http://bit.ly/a0p5eq">http://bit.ly/a0p5eq</a></p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/428899023http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/428899023Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:52:25 -0500Commiserating with @rlabarca about my lack of high performance Italian cars.<p>Commiserating with @<a href="http://twitter.com/rlabarca">rlabarca</a> about my lack of high performance Italian cars.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/428551219http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/428551219Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:24:19 -0500After three days of technical experimentation, testing and benchmarking, I finally get to do every...<p>After three days of technical experimentation, testing and benchmarking, I finally get to do every sysop’s dream job: budget spreadsheets.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/426409665http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/426409665Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:08:57 -0500Home Depot doesn’t have any of the tools I want, though they carry the brand. Anyone local...<p>Home Depot doesn’t have any of the tools I want, though they carry the brand. Anyone local want to buy two $100 gift certificates off me?</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/424659344http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/424659344Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:23:52 -0500First day of actual cutting boards in wood shop. Got my measly four boards milled and cut to length....<p>First day of actual cutting boards in wood shop. Got my measly four boards milled and cut to length. Confidence is high.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/423351093http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/423351093Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:26:09 -0500Building for the future.<p>Building for the future.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/422485817http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/422485817Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:44:58 -0500I’m going to need thirteen million dollars and eight years off.<p>I’m going to need thirteen million dollars and eight years off.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/421206749http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/421206749Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:29:26 -0500This is a problem that only Boards of Canada can solve.<p>This is a problem that only Boards of Canada can solve.</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/420717234http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/420717234Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:33:05 -0500The 350: The quintessential Chevy smallblock<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kykrvxbzTS1qz4w82o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><b>The 350:</b> <p>The quintessential Chevy smallblock</p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/418540077http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/418540077Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:28:36 -0500Waking up from the winter. http://tweetphoto.com/12855443<p>Waking up from the winter. <a href="http://tweetphoto.com/12855443">http://tweetphoto.com/12855443</a></p>http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/418420716http://ross.fluidnetworks.com/post/418420716Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:28:35 -0500