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A New, Funnier Virus

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:41:00 +0000

Take a peek, but be patient with the vid.

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Guy believes Linux = Windows but with the Windows GUI removed.

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:23:00 +0000

In a forum post on zdnet, a user explains why Linux cannot run on a computer without Windows. Very funny to read.Also read this article, from the same guy: http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12355-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=31199&messageID=579074&start=-9605

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Linux Is Not Y2K(38) Compliant!?

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:52:00 +0000

All 32 bit Unix and Linux systems will come to a halt on January 19, 2038 at 3:14:07. This is due to the fact that *nix systems keep track of time in a four byte integer corresponding to the number of seconds after January 1, 1970 12:00:00. The maximum value of a four byte integer is 2,146,483,547 which is equivalent of January 19, 2038 at 3:14:07

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EcoLearning Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:46:00 +0000

Hello everybody, long time, no bloggage!

Your feedback would be most appreciated on the EcoLearning Survey, to be found at:
www.ecolearning.org.uk/survey

This'll help in all sorts of places, so jump to it (please)!

Powweb Offer Discount

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:06:00 +0000

Now, I don't usually use my blog for advertising, but I think this cause worthy.

My web hosters (Powweb) are currently offering a discount on a 1 year plan ($5.77/month), then a further $10 off through affiliates!

The Powweb Plan includes 300GB of space (not all of which has to be available through HTTP, so you could use it to backup your computer's files, for example), 3TB/month bandwidth, 75 MySQL databases, scripting, and all sorts.

I am now very happy with my plan, and Powweb are creating more and more stuff I can use for free.

Since I first registered, my storage space has increased 300 fold, and my bandwidth 3000 fold.

More Details: http://aff.mctedoprogramming.com

(Or the banners and buttons in McTedo Programming.)

Google's 10 Commandments

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:22:00 +0000

I'm going to be heavily revising for exams this next month and a half, but I couldn't resist reading, then digging, then promoting, then blogging this...

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Google Suggests You Swim Across The Atlantic Ocean

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:05:00 +0000

Google, either encouraging physical fitness or zero population growth, offers the above helpful suggestion when mapping the route from Chicago to London.

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Things Computers Can Do in Movies

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:35:00 +0000

27 Things That Computers Can Do Only in Films. Great Read! One of the best (can't tell you *the* best of course): 9. All computers are connected. You can access the information on the villain’s desktop computer even if it’s turned off.

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How To Be a Better...

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:49:00 +0000

Really enjoyed this article, but its not just relevant to how to be a better programmer. I think this applies to being a better engineer, amongst other things (the points need adapting a little, true). Read It!

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Invite from McTedo

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:02:00 +0000

If you've enjoyed some of the stories here, why not consider joining the masses at Digg and show your support (or your dislike) of the stories there? Voice your opinion in the comments and scout out your own good stories

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Cutting Your Cords - Without Wi-Fi

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:01:00 +0000

This year we're seeing a lot more devices that use wireless, not just for transferring files back to your PC, but for connecting peripherals, playing music, sending TV around the house and even charging your devices. These are the wireless technologies to watch in 2007.

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What you always wanted to write on your exams but couldn't [IMAGES]

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:03:00 +0000

Great responses to exam questions, some of which I've seen before... But worthy of a look just for the new ones.

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Hilarious Air Traffic Controller + Plane Engineer Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:30:00 +0000

Control tower to a 747: "United 329 heavy, your traffic is a Fokker, one o'clock, three miles, Eastbound."United 239: "Approach, I've always wanted to say this.... I've got the little Fokker in sight." - LOTS More Hilarious Quotes from Air Traffic Controllers at source, followed by even more hilarious Plane Engineers quotes!

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PICTURES: Some Car Wrecks are Harder to Explain

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:46:00 +0000

Funny set of car accidents which really make you wonder how they happened...

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Time Sensitive CSS Switcher

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 19:44:00 +0000

Its really easy to do (in terms of coding), but for those who aren't coders or who are awaiting inspiration... The website is fantastically designed too (of course, this changes depending on the time of day you look at it!)

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Building a Quiet PC

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:04:00 +0000

Its a real challenge to build your own PC that is really quiet. Buy one from a computer manufacturer such as Dell or Mesh, and you'll have a HUGE heatsink fitted so as to not make noise from your processor. Not only is this a massive use of copper (normally), its not something an enthusiast builder is able to get hold of. Enter this website, which has tips for making your computer quiet.

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Amusing Adverts

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:44:00 +0000

Its true that the Americans have so many more 'billboards' compared to us here in Good Ol' England, but they do have some barmy ones too. Worth a read, if just for a chuckle.

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Use Headphones as a Microphone

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:35:00 +0000

The Hole - video powered by Metacafe
Shows you, accompanied by some awful music, how you can use your MP3 player headphones as a microphone.

So you've got a VW Beetle?

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:26:00 +0000

What would you do with a VW Beetle if you had one? Probably not this, or any of the other suggestions!

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The Internet

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:08:00 +0000

"Apparently there's this thing called the Internet." - 1993

If Operating Systems Ran The Airlines...

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:28:00 +0000

At this moment, I expect you are glad that Windows, Mac, Linux etc. don't run the software on aeroplanes. Check out the article for a humorous analogy of what would happen if the most common operating systems were the pilot of the plane. A good read!

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Custom Case Mods

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:25:00 +0000

If you are a half decent engineer, you can make just about anything into a computer case. Take this example, where the bloke has made a Boeing computer case for his father, with lights and plaque.

Read on for more photos, how he made the thing, and other weird and wacky designs and ideas.

Source

Thank You Powweb

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:56:00 +0000

[No Sarcasm Intended]
Thank You Powweb!

(Powweb = my website hosters)

Probably due to product competition, Powweb have now upgraded their storage space to 300GB, bandwidth to 3TB/mo and defualt allocation of MySQL databases to 75 (from 5).

Although I won't use the space (I don't quite use 1GB yet, and it was 40GB before), and I could proudly say I was only using about 10% of my daily bandwidth in a whole year (on the old figure!), I will use these databases frequently.

I have been very critcial recently - Powweb Spam, Migration Woes, Downtime, FTP Problems, MySQL moving, no WebFTP, Webmail being rubbish... But this is a really valuable upgrade, and does indeed appease me. I've got around the rest of the problems, and am now at the stage where I am happy to refer people again.

So, once, again, many thanks for your free upgrade!

[PS: Existing Customers have to REQUEST the upgrade from Support. Its easy, just mention it and they'll sort it for you. Bit of cheek I know, but I don't mind]

The Most Annoying Things About Windows Vista

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:56:00 +0000

PC World (with help from Yahoo News), has compiled a list of the most annoying things about Vista. With its benefits I agree. And will somebody please tell my bus driver that what he's been told by a friend about Vista always killing a 256MB laptop is twaddle. Thanks. Rant Over.

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IE at its best

noreply@blogger.com (Speed) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:51:00 +0000

Hmm... Nice Advert. I'll buy your product.

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