Awful Computers for KidsAwful Computers for Kids
I have just observed demonstration units of the V-Smile system [1]. They have “educational games” aimed at ages 3-5, 4-7, and some similar ranges. The first thing I noticed was[...]
New Dell ServerNew Dell Server
My Dell PowerEdge T105 server (as referenced in my previous post [1]) is now working. It has new memory (why replace just the broken DIMM when you can replace both)[...]
Shared Context and BloggingShared Context and Blogging
One interesting aspect of the TED conference [1] is the fact that they only run one stream. There is one lecture hall with one presentation and everyone sees the same[...]
LUV Meeting July 2008LUV Meeting July 2008
At the last two meetings of LUV [1] I’ve given away old hardware. This month I gave away a bunch of old PCI and AGP video cards, a heap of[...]
The History of MSThe History of MS
Jeff Bailey writes about the last 26 years of Microsoft [1]. He gives Microsoft credit for “saving us from the TRS 80”, however CP/M-86 was also an option for the[...]
The New DNS MessThe New DNS Mess
The Age has an interesting article about proposed DNS changes [1]. Apparently ICANN is going to sell top level DNS names and a prediction has been made that they will[...]
Kernel Security vs UptimeKernel Security vs Uptime
For best system security you want to apply kernel security patches ASAP. For an attacker gaining root access to a machine is often a two step process, the first step[...]
Dell PowerEdge T105Dell PowerEdge T105
Today I received a Dell PowerEDGE T105 for use by a client. My client had some servers for development and testing hosted in a server room at significant expense. They[...]
Safety of Child SeatsSafety of Child Seats
I have just watched an interesting lecture by Steven Levitt about car safety for children in the 2-6 age range [1]. The evidence he presents shows that the benefits for[...]
Car vs Public Transport to Save MoneyCar vs Public Transport to Save Money
I’ve just been considering when it’s best to drive and when it’s best to take public transport to save money. My old car (1999 VW Passat) uses 12.8L/100km which at[...]