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Technology November 1, 2007February 22, 2019 | 1 Comment on Vista fun

Vista fun

On Sunday I was forced to reinstall Vista, owing to a problem with the Font folder. I tried to fix it (in a way only I know how – I refer to it as "the big hammer") and I broke it. Anyway, the "Upgrade" was fairly smooth, despite the 80MB Windows Update download I didn't want.

Technology October 23, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Microsoft ends EU antitrust battle

Microsoft ends EU antitrust battle

In big news, the head of the EU Commission threatened to throw a chair at Steve Ballmer, and Microsoft has thus capitulated to the terms of their settlement, which I suggested some years ago. I want my cut.

General Humour, Technology October 22, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on You think?

You think?

Technology October 22, 2007February 22, 2019 | 2 Comments on Things you don’t want to see on your computer screen #244

Things you don’t want to see on your computer screen #244

Quotations October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment on Quote of the Week

Quote of the Week

"Dan Whatsit and his preposterously awful Leonardo book are actually relevant to our theme. I usually last longer with any best-selling novel, however pathetic, than I did with his. But in his case I knew from the very first word that this was a writer of absolutely zero interest, insight, wit, understanding or ability. AContinue reading Quote of the Week

Announcements October 20, 2007July 1, 2019 | Leave a Comment on The Harry Potter Slash Fiction Crowd Is Going To Go Bonkers

The Harry Potter Slash Fiction Crowd Is Going To Go Bonkers

New York – Harry Potter fans, the rumours are true: Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay.

Technology October 17, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on w00t! 1337 h@x0rz unite!

w00t! 1337 h@x0rz unite!

Apple is finally releasing Leopard, and compared to Vista, I'd say it's worth the upgrade. They have stolen a couple of visual ideas from Vista, including the side bar and transparency on the windows, but overall, I'd say it's a good upgrade.

Announcements September 17, 2007December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment on Teachers get a pay rise

Teachers get a pay rise

The minimum salary for a teacher just starting out has been raised to R115k per year, and the maximum has increased from R171k to R324k per annum. Finally.

Announcements September 1, 2007 | 1 Comment on Married

Married

I got married yesterday, and now I'm the happiest fag this side of the sun.

SQL Server, Technology August 23, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Link 64-bit SQL Server 2005 to 32-bit SQL Server 2000

Link 64-bit SQL Server 2005 to 32-bit SQL Server 2000

For those of you battling with a 64-bit SQL Server 2005 Server linking to 32-bit SQL Server 2000 Servers, here's a handy solution. This problem has been plaguing us for a while now, and today I made it work.

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