Siliconchef by Brian Richardson

Category: Work

  • There’s a computer … in my pants

    Either my computer is too small or my pants pockets are too large, but the Asus EeePC my employer purchased for me fits in my cargo pants pocket. So “there’s a computer in my pants” might sound like a creepy pickup line at a tradeshow, but it might also be true. If you want a…

  • Eee for meee

    Thanks to the folks at work, I have the use of an Asus Eee PC 4GB Surf. It’s a very cool little, and I do mean little, Intel based laptop. I haven’t done much hacking, just adding & removing packages to customize the default Linux configuration. I will post progress reports as I learn more…

  • Arizona: Desert Pictures

    I got to spend a few hours in the Arizona desert yesterday thanks to an Intel “networking event” at my business meeting. Head over to my photo gallery to see lots of desert pics.

  • Strange Layovers

    Here, for your amusement, is the strange flight plan of one Brian Richardson … business traveler and cross-country geek. Sunday – 2:30pm flight to Austin, TX (booked two days ago thanks to last minute meeting with major computer company) Monday – 8:00am meeting at major computer company, scheduled to be done by 10:00am. Return to…

  • Onshore Insourcing

    I’ve been using the term “onshore insourcing” for years to describe my company … American company, founded by Indians & based in Atlanta. Person: I lost my job to an Indian. I hate outsourcing. Me: I got my job from an Indian. Onshore insourcing … I guess that’s trade balance. We keep offices around the…

  • Back from Munich

    I have hundreds of photos and lots of laundry to process … but a few words from our return … The international arrivals process at Atlanta Airport is getting embarrassing. Seriously, the convenience of having at airport that big in my backyard is often outweighed by the stupidity of the custom/luggage/security process. And don’t tell…