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My Evaluation of Dragon Naturally Speaking 11

Get ready to geek out over some seriously old-school system requirements and a hilarious experiment with speech recognition software, where the author tries (and sometimes fails) to dictate the Gettysburg Address with comedic results. The tech is improving, but it's still not quite ready to ditch the keyboard just yet. It's all about augmenting human capabilities, not replacing them.

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Tethering BlackBerry with Linux on AT&T

Tether your Linux box to the internet using your AT&T BlackBerry with just a basic BlackBerry plan and some simple software tweaks - no fancy tethering plan required! You'll need to install PPP and Barry, then edit a few config files to get started. With a little command-line magic, you'll be browsing in no time!

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Swarthy Unleashed

Swarthy Unleashed
Get ready to tap into your inner brewer and conjure up a pint of Swarthy, a smooth amber ale that's as close to a lager as you can get without actually being one. With its amazing bouquet and balanced flavor, this beer is sure to become your new favorite brew. So grab your ingredients and start brewing - cheers to a delicious Swarthy!

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Backpacking in the South Bay

Backpacking in the South Bay
Get ready for some serious outdoor adventure in the South Bay! Henry Coe State Park and Big Basin State Park are just a few of the awesome destinations that offer great backpacking trips, stunning scenery, and exciting challenges - just watch out for those pesky ticks and poison oak!

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Keeping a Gentoo Install Up-To-Date

Tired of your Gentoo boxes being outdated? Follow these ridiculously detailed steps to keep them spick and span, from syncing and updating to rebuilding and depcleaning - and don't forget to check the docs and forums for troubleshooting tips!

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