Yep, it's true. That venerable cool form-factor iPod, the one gift guaranteed to get you laid -- it's just flash memory. Oh -- but with a window and a sexy sleek case, so drop that cash as fast you can! We don't want to upset the Steve!

One of Sun's tech writers, who maintains a steadfast vigil on the instructor's email alias, mentioned a blog entry showing how to upgrade a Solaris system using his iPod. It's just command line gobbledygook, but so comically simple it demonstrates the point. It's just a memory box with some codecs.

Just so you iPod owners know it: you're paying a *lot* for design and logos and beret-appeal. Welcome to the Apple world, suckers! God you brand fags make me laugh.

I have the 30 GB model, in black...