One of the many benefits of being a developer is access to all manners of tech from a wide variety of vendors. In an age where the average Joe can get a tee time for a few hundred bucks, you aren’t limited to a few dozen sandboxes a night. The internets and their ilk can get a bit stale from time to time, if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there is a way to avoid the pain and make the most of the situation. There are even better reasons to be an open source techie in the first place. It isn’t easy to juggle multiple balls at once. This is especially true if you’re trying to get your hands on the latest and greatest and the only thing standing in your way is a full blown upgrade to your nirvana of a lifetime. A little ingenuity and a lot of luck can go a long way and with the right ingredients, your dreams of the golden glow can become a reality.