Recently I gave away/sold most of my computers (desktops and old laptops). I needed to make way for the new. One slight problem, I don’t have any systems that I can test software/OS’s on not in a VM. I found a sale at Fry’s recently and bought a Toshiba A215-S7407, nice little machine, runs linux and Entropia Universe. It’s my “test box” now.
However much I like Linux, I still need to keep a native windows partition on the box to do various things. I hate that when you buy a laptop/computer pre-built or from a major manufacturer, it comes with all this friggen software and the system runs slower than you expect, or you get all these crazy pop-ups. GEEZ people, I just want a base OS with nothing major installed, just the drivers.
These “companies” are concerned with spam and what not, that to me, they are putting spam on these computers when you buy them. I think there are a lot of people out there now-a-days that know what they want on their systems. What, these computer manufacturers might be making what, an extra 20 bux tops on loading these machines. I’d gladly pay the 20 dollars extra just to have a machine with a bare OS and all the correct driver’s installed.
Ok, rant off. 
As some of you know, I have been the long standing leader of the gaming guild “Order of Z” ( www.orderofz.com ). We tried to form a chapter in the MMO/Virtual World Entropia Universe ( www.entropiauniverse.com ) several years ago and it was just not for most of our players. Since I went back to Entropia, Order of Z was pretty much dead. So, I decided to leave and find a society that I could be a part of. I had no real desire to lead up a new society.
I found Entropia Asia, and met several good players and new friends during my stay in that society. For several reasons, it was not a solid “fit” and I decided to break off. After a few days of thought, I decided what the hell and I formed my own society ZOKU ( www.zoku.eu ). Some of the members of Entropia Asia have come over to help me get it going.
I’ve been working hard on our website and setting some of the policies I feel are needed to run a society well within Entropia Universe. Things are going smooth and we’re getting things going.
So, if you want to find us, we’re in Entropia Universe when the real world does not get in the way. At least Angel and I are. Dana has an avatar, but she’s been going well in Everquest II and she’s happy in there for now. My character name is Zentro Zen Zatsu and Angel is Angel AngelGirl Zatsu.
We can be contacted through the www.zoku.eu site.
I am watching this movie “Akeehla and the Bee” about a girl going to the National Spelling Bee. I heard this quote that hit home to me and I needed to blog it.
It goes:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? - Marianne Williamson
I have long known that I am capable of doing anything, as I believe anyone is as well. Sometimes, I wonder why I am not as successful as I know I can be. Don’t get me wrong, I live a comfortable existence and have many things that I am happy is in my life. However, at times, I feel I am not doing things at my peak potential. At times, I feel I am holding myself back.
I know it sounds odd, but I think this quote hit home for me. I am afraid of success. I am afraid of the responsibility that goes with it. I need to get over it.
I really need to get blogging on a regular basis. 
I was laid out sick for most of September.
Anyways, September was for the most part an uneventful month. The big BIG big thing that has happened is that my son started school for the first time! Lots of anticipation and excitement for us. He took to it well, he’s having a lot of fun in school.
I’ve been outlining the next phase of what we’re doing with our web stuff and other sites. I will be working on two non-porn sites soon (Surprise Surprise). We’re taking the Happy Fornicator site offline for a bit while we re-group on what it’s purpose is.
On the Linux side of things I have been checking out Ubuntu 7.10 which is due out on th 18th of October. It’s looking interesting. I’ll be installing the release as soon as I get my hands on it. I think I will be re-doing the main home server yet again.
The plans for Costa Rica are still out there. We’ve also started looking at other opportunities in other countries. It’s time for us to get out of Las Vegas.
Entropia Universe is still occupying my free time. I am having a lot of fun with it and see some potential for residual income down the road.
Anyways, I just wanted to give a quick update.
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