Seeking Inspiration!

[coldraven]

I'm bored, the weather here in Hyperborea is terrible and I need something to pass the time.
So, has anybody got some ideas? :-({|=

[WRDN]

There's a train simulator in the repositories (it isn't half bad actually) :)

Look in the Ubuntu Software Centre under any category you like the sound of, and get installing (bandwidth permitting).

[VH-BIL]

:lolflag:
Learn a programming language.
Write some music in LMMS. :guitar:
Draw in GIMP (Tutorials on the net).
Model 3D images / movies in Blender (Tutorials on the net).
Play Xmoto (Ilove this game)
Play supertuxcart.
Play any other game.
Surf YouTube.
Help people on UbunuForums :)
Watch TV LOL :popcorn:

[kaldor]

I'm bored, the weather here in Hyperborea is terrible and I need something to pass the time.
So, has anybody got some ideas? :-({|=

Some of that green tobacco may work.

[VH-BIL]

Some of that green tobacco may work.

LOL :lolflag:

[dragos240]

Some of that green tobacco may work.

*Wink Wink*

[samalex]

I'm bored, the weather here in Hyperborea is terrible and I need something to pass the time.
So, has anybody got some ideas? :-({|=

Heck I had to Google Hyperborea to see where/what it is. I'm reading The Lightning Thief (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lightning_Thief) now so I wonder if they'll mention it in there.

As for boredom, what are your interests? I agree with VH-BIL, but you can also check out IRC, which is a great way to kill time, or if you're into tech nostalgia check out some of the Computer Chronicles or Net Cafe videos on Archive.org. http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/ is another great site to burn time looking through older Radio Shack catalogs, again if your into tech nostalgia :)

Take care --

Sam

[VH-BIL]

Where is Hyperborea lol "Wiki says Land Of The North"

[samalex]

Where is Hyperborea lol "Wiki says Land Of The North"

Also from Wikipedia it's some mythical place from Greek mythology. As I said I'm reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympian books now but I'm only on Book 1. I did some Googling and Hyperborea is mentioned in Book 4.

Sam

[ubunterooster]

Tell jokes:

"I'm Bored"
"Hi Board, I'm Hammer"
"What?"

[wilee-nilee]

Some of that green tobacco may work.

I hear mushrooms work wonders, you know portabello etc....

[coldraven]

Nice one! That cheered me up :p

Thanks kaldor but I did too much of that in an alternate universe and got banished here.

WRDN, I used to play with real steam locos as a kid, that's how ancient I am. I was even in the Roundhouse (Camden Town) when they used it to repair them

VH-BIL, I think I might try a programming language. I have done done some Basic, Visual Basic and Javascript in the past. What do you suggest I try?

All other ideas welcome, especially humorous ones! Thanks

[ubunterooster]

"Portabella"? Wrong species; in fact wrong genus. ( And no, I will not give you a correct Genus)

[VH-BIL]

@samalex

The TRS80 was my first computer. It had not software with it so I had to make my own which led to me now working as a software developer now.

[VH-BIL]

Nice one! That cheered me up :p

Thanks kaldor but I did too much of that in an alternate universe and got banished here.

WRDN, I used to play with real steam locos as a kid, that's how ancient I am. I was even in the Roundhouse (Camden Town) when they used it to repair them

VH-BIL, I think I might try a programming language. I have done done some Basic, Visual Basic and Javascript in the past. What do you suggest I try?

All other ideas welcome, especially humorous ones! Thanks

Try C#. That way your software will work on Linux, Windows and MacOSX.

[dragos240]

Create your own nuclear reactor, that'll be fun.

[VH-BIL]

Create your own nuclear reactor, that'll be fun.

LOL will you supply the Plutonium?

[wilee-nilee]

"Portabella"? Wrong species; in fact wrong genus. ( And no, I will not give you a correct Genus)

Duh, this is a forum that is moderated you have to use your creativity.:lolflag::lolflag::lolflag::lolflag::lo lflag:

[VH-BIL]

Lol

[coldraven]

Try C#. That way your software will work on Linux, Windows and MacOSX.

I just looked in Synaptic for C#, but I'm now confused.
What would I need to get started?
Thanks.

What's the 'roach situation in Sydney these days?

[VH-BIL]

install the monodevelop packages and the mono packages.

[coldraven]

install the monodevelop packages and the mono packages.
Thanks, I'll have a go at that tomorrow.
Hopefully I will dream up my killer app tonight!

[VH-BIL]

Have fun... :)

[Windows Nerd]

Create your own nuclear reactor, that'll be fun.
Slashdot can sure get some information out.