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Technology October 25, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Microsoft Upgrade Assurance

Microsoft Upgrade Assurance

Consumers who purchase a Windows XP computer between 26 October 2006 and 15 March 2007 qualify for an upgrade to Windows Vista. Depending on the operating system version the user is upgrading from, the copy of Windows Vista will either be free or at a discount.

Technology October 24, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on i-mate K-JAM and SUSE 10.1

i-mate K-JAM and SUSE 10.1

Thanks to HaYNstyle, a problem that was starting to bug me has all but vanished. I installed VMWare on my SUSE installation so that I could run Visual Studio 2005 under Windows XP, and realised that I could also synchronise my K-JAM under Windows as well. HaYNstyle, on the VMTN forum, wrote how to goContinue reading i-mate K-JAM and SUSE 10.1

Announcements October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment on Happy Birthday iPod

Happy Birthday iPod

It's iPod's 5th birthday today.

Technology October 23, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Microsoft Internet Exploder 7

Microsoft Internet Exploder 7

Here's just one reason to keep away from Microsoft's new line of software:

Technology October 20, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on This is how I feel about the whole thing

This is how I feel about the whole thing

"Frank", commenting on the article in the related link, has this to say about the Internet in general, and policing it specifically.

SQL Server, Technology October 16, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Work

Work

As some of you know, I changed jobs at the beginning of September. More than six weeks later, I'm very happy with my decision. I signed a confidentiality agreement so I can't talk about details (obviously), but I am very happy with my prospects.

Technology October 2, 2006December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment on “I’m in love with my car”

“I’m in love with my car”

A Roger Taylor song from the 1975 Queen album "A Night At The Opera" (from which "Bohemian Rhapsody" comes) is my inspiration for this post. I have just fallen in love with the revised look of the new BMW 3-series, in the shape of the 335i coupe. For the first time in twenty years, BMW has made a car with not one, but TWO turbos.

SQL Server, Technology September 3, 2006February 22, 2019 | Leave a Comment on Update

Update

Thursday was my last day at the old company, and while I enjoyed my 9 months there, I was looking forward to starting at my new job on Friday. I spent most of the day deleting my personal files off the computer, backing up emails, etc. My work PC went off at about 2pm.

News, Technology May 19, 2006August 25, 2012 | 3 Comments on Of knives and soapy water

Of knives and soapy water

– Last night whilst washing the dishes, I managed to slice the tip of my right index finger with a sharp knife. Needless to say, this has affected my typing, as well as my mood as a result. I'd show you a picture but I don't have a webcam at work.

Announcements, General Humour April 3, 2005August 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment on Goodbye, JP2

Goodbye, JP2

This is a short note to pass on my condolences to Jesus for the death of Pope John Paul II. While a large portion of my extended family is Catholic, I am not, so I can't share in the grief to their extent. Nevertheless, he was a very influential man and his life's work should be recognised.

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