Link dump: Wed, June 28, 2006

Essential Software List (for Linux)

Mark Pilgrim made the switch from Mac to Linux, and updated his essential software list. Remind me to look into EasyUbuntu.

Why techies are leading the back-to-paper movement

Douglas Johnston states the obvious, yet oft-overlooked point: technology is not always the answer.

Sticking with AT&T? You’re a fool

The nutgraf: The new privacy policy basically lets AT&T do anything it wants with your information. … The specific claim is that AT&T can do whatever it wants with your/its data to protect [the company’s] legitimate business interests.

A look inside PeopleAggregator

Michael Arrington reviews PeopleAggregator, Marc Canter’s new social networking site.

DVR providers getting competition with a PC twist

ReplayTV set to sell PC software that will turn your computer into a DVR. … I know there has to be a way to do this already, right?

Avatars on Avatar-based Marketing

The transcript of a discussion about the use of avatars in video games and virtual worlds as a marketing and advertising tool. [Via Micropersuasion]