chipx86, a diary isn't quite the right thing for others to comment on your words ala message-board style. All too often it just results in flame wars.
Of course, commenting on other's words in your own entry is part of the whole fun of Advogato.
work:
Playing mp3s over NFS is only as good as your local buffer. Having shiny new gigE in your office core helps greatly.
Actually managed to leave the office during daylight hours. Amazing how different your regular cycle home looks.