Joni Mitchell interview: thanks, robotwisdom. joni mitchell never lies…

Positive Propaganda: thanks, robotwisdom. This is a small directory of excellent independent websites. Categories include anticommercialism, computer security, anarchism, “chemical yoga,” and linux.

NYPD=Microsoft’s enforcers?: thanks, slashdot. A ‘clerical error’ at Microsoft’s WebTV facilities sent a $1 million dollar prototype to Scott Posner in NYC, who had ordered a WebTV unit for his dad – but before his dad could even open the package, the NYPD were at his door demanding it be returned. Your guess is as good as mine. (note: the story showed up as black text on a black background in my browser)

In the Beginning was the Command Line: a short book by Neal Stephenson that’s available for download. it considers the evolution of operating systems over the years and is a great read for anyone who wants to know why computers are so damn hard to use and why that’s a good thing. or something. it’s free. read it.