RIP - H.A.L. 3

Well, this post doesn't really have anything to do with movie news, but it's important to report that my computer, lovingly known as H.A.L. 3, has passed away last night at the ripe age of five from total hard drive failure.

It seems only fitting that on this July 4th H.A.L. finally has his independence from my torturing of his CPU with all my movie editing. I know it was a lot for him to handle, but he took it like a champ. I've completely gotten rid of his main hard drive and am using his back-up drive to reinstall the operating system. Soon I'll put H.A.L. up on Craigslist in his original out-of-the-box form so hopefully some other family can enjoy his sarcastic sense of humor.

I just need to move on.

H.A.L. and I have made numerous movies together since I got him back in Sophomore year...some of our best films have been exported from his CPU. Unfortunatly, due to the total hard drive failure, H.A.L. has left nothing behind (no music, videos, scripts, photos, or anything)...it's all gone.

So during this hard time, I might ask to lean on some of you...i.e. letting me upload your CDs, send me your photos, borrow your videos...etc. But now is the time for mourning. Rest In Piece H.A.L. 3. You will always be my favorite computer.

At least until I finish saving up and getting that Apple G5 with the 23 inch HD Cinema Display in a few months.

Happy July 4th everyone.