What's New

January 15, 2012: Converted my IBM 'clicky' keyboard to USB! This is also my first page to have embedded video from my Youtube Channel!

January 13, 2012: Working on setting up a new Linux server. This new guide on how to setup a software RAID1 on a new Fedora 16 install took a good bit of work.

December 19, 2011: Started on my Bicycles section. Look for more info coming in the next few weeks as I will finally have some down time over the holidays to play with my projects and update this site.

November 14, 2011: Added Shocks and exhaust pages to my nova section.

November 13, 2011: Removed all broken links and empty pages. If you see one, please email retarp@gmail.com. Under construction images removed. I consider this site functionally solid now.

November 13, 2011: Added a couple of pictures to my 35mm Photos page. Added a Blackhand Gorge Autumn 2011 Photo Gallery. Updated random image script to include all of these new pictures.

September 17, 2011: Updated random images script on home page to include my photo galleries.

August 21, 2011: Added a second and third page to my Hartford Fair gallery.

August 20, 2011: Sorry for the delay in updates. This weekend I will have a few things to add to the site. The first is a page showing some of my photos from the Hartford Fair.

July 24, 2011: A fifth Nova page.

July 17, 2011: Updated my backup server with a second page. It's now likely running this site ;-) I also updated my Nova fourth page about adding an electric fan and removing the carpet.

July 5, 2011: Added compression test numbers and some driving experience to my Nova section.

June 30, 2011: Added a fourth Nova page now that it's all one color.

June 26, 2011: Added a third page for my Nova. It is back to being one color again. Also added a pic of me working on it to my cars page.

June 19, 2011: I'm turning an old PC workstation into a Fedora 15 backup server.

June 18, 2011: Updated a missing piece of removing WINE in Fedora Linux.

June 12, 2011: Changed how the Photo Gallery page is going to work to have multiple photo galleries separated by subject. Made the first gallery page, Kelleys Island 2011.

June 6, 2011: Enough work on the Nova for a 2nd page.

May 30, 2011: More work on the Nova. Added sudo configuration information to my Fedora Install page. Created a Helpful Fedora Programs page.

May 22, 2011: Lots of work done to the car. Added an update to my 1978 Nova page. Added a third photo to my 35mm Photos page. Started work on a photography tips page.

May 15, 2011: Not a whole lot this week. I've been working around the house and in the garage all weekend. There is a new page about my 1978 Nova, which has been keeping me busy. Also moved some navigation links to hopefully make it easier to browse the site.

May 8, 2011: Changed layout to have subheading links centered instead of listed on the left hand side. Also added a What else is new? page and cleaned up the home page news. Added a few commands to the Fedora Command Line page.

May 1, 2011: Started work on my photography pages. Added a My Equipment page and a 35mm Photos page.

April 24, 2011: Fixed zebra stripe code segments to be a smaller width as well as being left justified. Fixed a few broken links. Added a page on Yum.

April 17, 2011: Skype on Fedora page added. Started work on a Command Line page.

April 9, 2011: Fedora Guide section added and content updated with WINE and Install tips pages added.

April 3, 2011: Changed background to a gray color to compliment the pictures. Added a frame around the pictures. There is random image script that displays a random image from a pool every time the page is reloaded. Economic Recovery Vehicle page added.