First post!

I've been a computer nerd enthusiast for many years now. When I discovered the world of Linux, and open source software, I also discovered that I love using pre-release software. I always install my distribution using the unstable branch, and don't hesitate to compile software myself if it means I am using the absolute latest version of available software. There is a certain thrill to be on the bleeding edge of software technology, and in most cases it is worth the potential instability or bugs.

So I'm starting this blog. I'm going to scour the Internet for new software to try. I'll install the latest stable version (if it exists), then continue to try the latest testing version. Ideally, the side-by-side comparison approach will help you, the reader, decide if it's worth trying the bleeding edge version!

A couple pieces of software that I am hoping to see soon for Linux are Digsby and Google Chrome. I've used both in Windows, and both are designed to be cross-platform. So as soon as software becomes available to me, I'll be testing and posting my results here.

If you know of any cool open source, or free-as-in-beer software that would be fitting for this page, feel free to drop a comment! I'd love to get some reader interaction going here too.

So here's to the future, and beyond! :)