Rackmas 2009

Moving this show to Facbook

2009-12-10T10:00:00.002-05:00

You heard me right. We're moving the Rackmas information to Facebook for the time being. This page will continue to exist, but no longer be updated with information.

This change is temporary until the new Rackmas site is launched next year for the 5th year anniversary of Rackmas at it's own domain.

Rackmas LEGO?

2009-11-06T13:15:00.000-05:00

Lego has released some nifty, free PDfs for holiday builds, and I think we need to have some Rackmas builds!

Anyone out there an awesome LEGO builder that wants to come up with some Rackmas themed projects? If so, send us some pictures!

I'll be trying, myself, but I can't guarantee they'll be any good!

Deluxe LED Menorah Kits

2009-11-05T14:24:00.000-05:00

For those of you Rackmas celebrators of Jewish religion, here's a Deluxe LED Menorah Kit from Evil Mad Science. You'll have to solder the damn thing yourself, but that's half the fun!

Happy Rackmas 2008!

2008-12-12T08:37:00.001-05:00

Rackmas 2008 is finally here! I hope everyone enjoys their celebration, and spreads good cheer throughout their workplace!.

Also remember this. Most holidays this time of year are about giving. While we don't exchange gifts on Rackmas, it's always a good idea to give to those less fortunate than us. I beg you all to take a visit over to the Child's Play website and make a donation today, in the spirit of Rackmas. Child's Play is a great charity that aims to improve the life of children in over 40 children's hospitals around the US. While we celebrate office cheer, we should always celebrate the happiness of a child.

Enjoy this wonderful holiday! I'll make sure to update the gallery with pictures from the celebrations. See you all next year!

Motherboard Christmas Tree

2008-12-09T11:18:00.000-05:00

Hot on the heels of the LED Motherboard Menorah, here's a Motherboard Christmas Tree!

Made from recycled motherboards, they run $7.99 and need 1 9volt battery.

8-Bit Jesus

2008-12-09T09:08:00.001-05:00

EDIT: This is the first half of the album. A preview, as Octoroc states.

OK, so this is sort of Christmas related, but can also be applied to your Rackmas celebrations.

Doctor Octoroc has released and 8-bit album called 8-Bit Jesus where he covers Christmas tunes in the fashion of old NES games.

Carol of the Belmonts totally rocks my socks.

The album is a free download, so head on over and snag it!

4 Days Left!

2008-12-08T10:45:00.001-05:00

Only 4 more days left until Rackmas 2008!

I'm ashamed because I don't have my Rackmas decorations up at work...Soon, though! I'd better hurry before the Norton Ghost of Rackmas past shows up to show me the err of my ways.

It looks like we're going to have some great participation this year, so make sure to take plenty of pictures of your Rackmas events and mail them to rackmas@gmail.com so I can post them in the gallery!

12 Days of Geekmas

2008-12-02T10:41:00.000-05:00

Geekdad will be hosting the 12 Days of Geekmas (12DOG) where they'll be looking back at the past year, and also giving away some great stuff.

AND

(Unknowingly) They are starting on December 12th, which just happens to be Rackmas!

Just an extra little nugget of awesomeness to add to your Rackmas day.

LED motherboard menorah

2008-11-11T11:01:00.000-05:00

Here's one for all you Jewish Rackmas celebrators!

From the product's website:

"This menorah brings new meaning to the
Festival of Lights! Simply plug in included
battery & easily switch on each individual
candle for every night of the celebration.
Menorah stands about 5.5” tall by 9” wide."

This puppy runs $25. I have no clue if it comes assembled or not.

via Gizmodo

Gearing Up

2008-11-07T11:45:00.000-05:00

It's almost that time of year again! Start dusting off your Rackmas ornaments, folks, for it's almost upon us!

Stayed tuned for more wonderful Rackmas related posts starting soon, including new Rackmas Carols, Rackmas ideas, Rackmas photos, and TACOS!

Rackmas City is Born

2008-01-03T09:57:00.001-05:00

That's right!

Rackmas City!

Why not visit?

Another Rackmas is Over

2007-12-17T09:35:00.000-05:00

Once again Rackmas has come and gone.

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday this year. I know I filled my belly with tacos and decorated a server rack with my gusto and joy!

I hope to have more pictures up soon.

If you have any pictures of your Rackmas, send them to rackmas@gmail.com

MERRY RACKMAS!

2007-12-14T09:35:00.000-05:00

Today is the day! Happy Rackmas!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and enjoys their tacos and festivities!

A toast to all Rackmas celebrators out there!

"May your code be clean.
May your CSS validate.
May your uptime never get interrupted."

Traditional Rackmas Gaming

2007-12-12T15:50:00.001-05:00

I've been trying to think of a good game to play every Rackmas. Some kind of board game that would fit in during lunch hour and would be able to get a bunch of people involved.

I posted over at BoardGameGeek to see what people would come up with.

Anyone else have any ideas of what a good, traditional Rackmas game could be?

Rackmas Gallery Update

2007-12-11T10:15:00.000-05:00

1 new picture up in the Rackmas 2007 gallery.

The picture is of our Media Server in the office where I work.

Rackmas Gallery Update

2007-11-30T12:37:00.000-05:00

3 new pictures up in the Rackmas 2007 gallery.

Just got these in today from some old colleagues of mine, Chuck and Lynn.

Recycled Ornaments

2007-11-30T12:24:00.001-05:00

Geek Wreath

2007-11-29T16:04:00.001-05:00

Need to make one of these for this year's Rackmas!

It's Like They Knew the True Meaning of Rackmas

2007-11-29T13:56:00.000-05:00

For you Jewish Rackmas Celebrators

2007-11-29T13:53:00.000-05:00

Rackmas is not about religious denomination. Decorate however you wish! This just blew my mind though

Carol: Rackmas, Rackmas, Rackmas

2007-11-28T16:21:00.000-05:00

I have a rack of servers
More powerful than Cray
And when they're serving packets
That's when I get my pay.

Oh Rackmas, Rackmas, Rackmas
My servers run all day,
Oh Rackmas, Rackmas, Rackmas
My uptime is insane.

The LVS is kickin,
My Cluster's 3 racks wide,
I only use the console
So there's no need for Glide.

Oh Rackmas, Rackmas, Rackmas
My servers run all day,
Oh Rackmas, Rackmas, Rackmas
My uptime is insane.

Rackmas 2007

2007-11-28T16:04:00.000-05:00

It’s almost that time of year again! Thanksgiving is over and Rackmas will soon be here!

What is Rackmas you may ask? Rackmas is the holiday of office goodwill! Got a bland server rack? Your switch rack boring with all the same blinking lights? Decorate your rack for Rackmas! Rackmas is on December 14th this year.

Traditional Rackmas foods include Taco Bell and Mountain Dew, but feel free to consume whatever it is you like.

Remember to take great Rackmas pictures and send them to me at rackmas@gmail.com! I’ll get them posted up on the Rackmas gallery as soon as I get them.