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Why I love free software
Why do I love thee free software? Let me count the ways… Continue reading
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I’m seriously addicted to PodCasts
Oh. My. God. OMG Podcasts. I’ve been technically aware of them since they started mid last year, and impressed by the seemingly obvious extension of RSS and the subscription/syndication distribution model. Of course I say seemingly obvious, because everything is … Continue reading
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Lego Goodness
I’ve been re-discovering the joys and delights of Lego for a while now, thanks (mostly) to my son and his natural inclination towards creative and imaginitive play. I don’t think people really give Lego enough credit for stimulating and encouraging … Continue reading
Excellent article on why network and computer security is so bad.
SecurityFocus has an interview with Marcus Ranum which details many reasons why network and computer security has not improved significantly in many years. The most appropriate line for me is at the end: “Blame the IT managers who overrule their … Continue reading
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Windows Administrator vs. Games
Why is it that so many apps and games require you to be an administrator? Continue reading
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Diverting Procrastination
Not so much diverting procrastination itself, but more of the diverting into procrastination… Tonights form: Another silly “What am I?” meme … now, don’t be offended – I’ve just filled it out myself I am Jetpac Man I love the … Continue reading
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Very Cool Hiring Requirements
I wish I could enforce this hiring requirement for any and all that I worked with: Help Wanted We always need Heavy Lifters in code. If you’re excited about web browser technology, why not get involved in the premier Open … Continue reading
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One persons view of the Blogger Lifecycle
The main stages of a blogger-in-action Continue reading
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Purely Co-Incidental
Ok, so probably not 100% co-incidence, but certainly more than I’d intended… Continue reading
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“Rance” ID?
Who and why? A brief collection of Rance links. Continue reading
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Geeky Christmas Rewrites
I’ve see far too many rewrites of Christmas carols/hymns/poems/stories/etc to find many of them even remotely entertaining. I think this is because they usually try to fit too many geek references into a barely humourous framework – and fail. I … Continue reading
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Quick Christmas Eve Items
Two quick items on the evening before Christmas – and they’re not even Christmas related! Continue reading
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Office Christmas Party
3am is not really the time to blog after an Office Christmas Party … but I shall continue regardless. I have just waked for 30-odd minutes back to the office after delivering two lovely ladies to the taxi-cab that shall … Continue reading
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Which File Extension Are You?
Which File Extension Are You? (via Geek Rant) Continue reading
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Blogging Code of Ethics
I have decided to adopt the following Code of Ethics (taken from Desirable Roasted Coffee) Continue reading
Can Scoble truly be a geek, or is he faking it?
If someone claiming to be a geek is completely unaware of one of the greatest Sci-Fi writers of his time, can he truly be a geek? Continue reading
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Automated Wireless Security
It’s probably nothing new to anyone interested in easily securing wireless networks, but I thought it was hilarious: Timers on the power cords. I have no idea if any other security measures in place, but surely turning the AP off … Continue reading
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Andrew Denton: Interviewed
Andrew Denton interviewed by Andrew Denton at Reader’s Feast Bookshop Continue reading
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