MattPippen.com

I have a couple of really quick topics to write about so here we go.

1) Wallpaper Wednesday

I have a new project on my website, MattPippen.com, called Wallpaper Wednesday. The idea is that every Wednesday I will post a picture I have taken with my Sony DSC-W50 for people to download and use as wallpaper.

My hope is that at least one person will write in with some comments to help improve my photography. I have my first wallpaper up right now for download in 1920×1080 of the American flag on MattPippen.com so be sure to check it out.

2) Plans for a New Computer

I am in the process of planning out what parts to put together in my next computer. I am going to buy a barebones setup to save some time.

I normally have built my desktop computers although this time I have a fair amount of money to work with. The specs will be below please tell me what you think and if I should make any changes.

• Barebones: Shuttle SG33G5B - Intel GMA 3100 Barebone with HDMI/HDCP/Dolby Digital Live! DTS/Vista ready
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Kentsfield Q6600 2.4Ghz (Will be overclocked to minimum of 2.66Ghz)
• Ram: No Specific Brand, At least 2GB
• Hard Drive: Western Digital Raptor 150GB 10,000RPM SATA
• Optical Drive: LITE-ON 20x DVD Burner

3) Donate Button

MattPippen.com now has a donate button in the left sidebar. If you like what I am doing and would like to support it as well as me please donate. I am also willing to link to you if you specify that in an email sent to me after the donation.

I can really use all the donations possible to help get my new computer which in end will help me create better content.

This past week I was lucky enough to receive the chance to interview one of my heroes in life, Leo Laporte.

I asked him about his early years in life, the iPhone, Pownce, and America’s infrastructure just to name a few. I was even lucky enough to get a genuine Leo response.

During discussion of the iPhone, Leo started going into how 3rd party applications aren’t currently allowed on the iPhone. To sum it up, Leo said that if Steve Jobs is really so arrogant that he thinks the second a 3rd party developer touched the iPhone it would ruin it, then screw him. He even said that he would make the switch back to his old phone again if the 3rd party applications situation doesn’t improve.

I can’t quite describe the feeling I had during the entire interview to know that I was indeed talking to Leo Laporte. It’s one of those things you just have to try yourself sometime (although with your hero).

After the story got on Digg and about 20-ish hours had past, the flood gates of people to my server had been opened. Within about 4 minutes of becoming “popular” on Digg my server had began to experience the “Digg Effect” (according to comments posted on Digg). Because of this, I had to add a mirror for the podcast, which Zach provided. So thanks to Zach! You can find him at macflauaus.com, so check it out.

In addition, visitors to my website jumped only an amount a picture could describe. So, I have decided to put one up. Thanks to FeedBurner for stats!

I would like to remind everyone to go check the interview out and send me

your feedback. All of the information for that is at mattpippen.com.Also, while your at mattpippen.com please be sure to click the digg link and digg the interview.

Now on to my next interview.