May 8, 2004

Dr. Dave and Evil Steve debate electronic voting and explain why they want a paper trail that people can check. A caller’s search for printer drivers leads to a discussion of customer-friendly websites, while Dr. Dave revisits Linux from the perspective of an ordinary computer user. Evil Steve’s woodworking sparks a conversation about effort and maintenance, and Dr. Dave recounts warning a store owner about a suspicious overseas order.

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