Vancouver

I made it through my first week. Here's the highlights:

I had to install Gentoo Linux. This is the first task they give you. It's turns out to be a task that kinda seperates those who can and can't. Gentoo is a tweakers Linux distribution. This means that the amount of gory details you have to wade through should not be legal. Apparently I did pretty well for speed. Possibly, one of the fastest installs yet for a new employee.

We also have a dart ladder. So in order to move up your dart ranking you must challenge the person about you ont he darts ladder. To be fair to the new employees everyone starts at the top. I managed to defend my top ranking position twice before being badly beaten the second time around. This means I now hold third place.

The coffee there is strong. Very strong. Wonderfully, soothingly strong. I like the coffee.

We're right next to Capliano Mall, so over the next year I predict that I will eat a large amount of mall food. Which in this case isn't too bad. There are a couple of chain restaurants, but the one I like is a mom&pop mediterranean place. Last week was spinach and feta lasagne with a cold chick pea and cilantro salad. Mmm.

I work with a great bunch of guys. A lot of them are quite senior, with people from Convedia, Trillium and Intel and the former-CEO of Infowave who was also vice-president of HP/Compaq. I think this company is going places! I hope. After my last startup experience I'm a little less positive....