Purple Tentacle Takes Over Linux Desktop [Verdict: Great Start for Desktop Clutter Art Contest]

Yesterday we showed you Spider-Pig and Homer made of folders, and today here’s a cool rendition of Day of the Tentacle’s Purple Tentacle taking over a Linux desktop. This folderpiece—made by reader Damien Nozay—is the first entry in our ongoing desktop clutter art contest, sent just a couple hours after the announcement. Minutes later, reader Zachary Colen sent us this retro folder illustration of the ‘Killjoy’ medal from Halo 3:


February 4, 2008
Mobile

Purple Magic is Sub-US$100 Linux 3G Mobile, Not Recreational Drug

The fellows at NXP Semiconductors and Purple Labs have teamed up to put together the Purple Magic 3G mobile phone. The Linux based handset will retail below US$100, and if that does not have you interested, perhaps the video calling ability, incorporated MP3 player and high-speed internet browsing will have your bargain alarms hitting overdrive.