Meta-blogging Galore

Hello World.

(Yes, I have gotten THAT lame).

Systems presentation = people excited about Ruby. Success!

So today, on top of actually getting some of the computer stuff that was flying around Systems class, I also learned that for this assignment I can document the process of blogging actually in the blog. Sounds good to me! Get ready for some Systems meta-blogging, people.


A brief synopsis of set-up:

Using Blogger to set up an account is incredibly easy. I have an account that I use for the SIMSA blog (does anyone ever read that?) so I was familiar with the older set-up. Now they've changed a few things, most upsetting is that you HAVE to have a google email account to sign up. Thankfully, I did have one so I saved myself that extra step, but I just see it as one more way google’s taking over the world. Will they ever stop? We'll be renamed planet google before 2030, I'm sure of it.

Anyway, I created a basic account, and chose a basic black template; I find it slimming. I added brief personal information, but I don’t have links as of yet. I figured actually writing a blog might be the best first step! The spell check is a useful option, and I like having the prompt to add tags right there above the publish button – good design choice on Blogger's part.

Overall, set-up was as simple as it could possibly be. A child and/or monkey could do it. Time (and more posts) will tell if customizing is as user-friendly.

Oh, and the quote of the day is officially: "The program is like a meat grinder..." Is it weird that that made sense to me??