links for 2008-09-24

• The Thirteen Greatest Error Messages of All Time | Technologizer
  They're rarely helpful. Actually, they usually add insult to injury. But what would computing be without 'em? Herewith, a tribute to a baker's dozen of the best (or is that worst?). The FailWhale is #9.
  (tags: programming funny)
• Scholar Claims to Find Medieval Jewish Capital | LiveScience
  A Russian archaeologist says he has found the lost capital of the Khazars, a powerful nation that adopted Judaism as its official religion more than 1,000 years ago, only to disappear leaving little trace of its culture. Most eastern European Jews are believed to be descended from them, probably including my family.
  (tags: history)
• African Music Treasures Blog – Sufi Sounds
  MP3s of Sufi music from Senegal
  (tags: music mp3)