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Technology March 3, 2007February 22, 2019 | 2 Comments on I am shallow

I am shallow

This week I took the plunge, aided in part by the offer to pay 50% by my better half, to get the new Microsoft Action Pack. He has been wanting to put Windows Vista on his machine since we downloaded the beta last year (and helped bring the Internet to its knees).

Technology March 1, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Sentech increases capacity

Sentech increases capacity

Sentech has increased download limits from today on all packages. We've moved from 3GB to 5GB. Pleasant surprise. Telkom was almost becoming a competitive alternative.

Technology February 20, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Why I Rule

Why I Rule

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News, SQL Server, Technology February 19, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on News

News

Phew, it's been a while since I posted!

Technology January 30, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Windows Vista

Windows Vista

I see the minimum requirements for Windows Vista include a CD-ROM drive, but I was under the impression that it comes on DVD.

Miscellaneous, SQL Server, Technology January 25, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Random news

Random news

A bugfix release of ShutOff 2000 has been released, thanks to some feedback from a new customer. Visit http://itsol.co.za/ for more information.

SQL Server, Technology January 13, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Training

Training

From 8 to 12 January 2007, I attended a couple of Microsoft Training courses. These were:

Rantings, Technology January 2, 2007February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Telecommunications Nightmare

Telecommunications Nightmare

Telkom, Sentech, iBurst.

Quotations December 18, 2006 | 1 Comment on Quote

Quote

I received this via SMS last night (thanks Rita!):

SQL Server, Technology December 18, 2006February 22, 2019 | 1 Comment on My new PC

My new PC

I got a new PC at work: the Dell Precision 490. It's a replacement because my older HP wasn't coping with the massive amount of processing we're doing for SQL reports.

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