The WikireaderThe Wikireader
Just over a month ago I bought a Wikireader [1] from Officeworks (an Australian chain of stores that sell all manner of office supplies). It cost only $99, thanks to[...]
Links November 2010Links November 2010
Guy Deutscher wrote an interesting article for the New York Times about how language shapes how we think [1]. The example of people who have no language construct for self-sentered[...]
A First Digital CameraA First Digital Camera
I’ve just been asked for advice on buying a digital camera. I’m not an expert on cameras but I have a good general knowledge of technology – and I’m sure[...]
Ruxcon 2010Ruxcon 2010
Yesterday and today I attended Ruxcon – the leading technical security conference in Australia [1]. The first lecture I attended was “Breaking Linux Security Protections” by Andrew Griffiths. This included[...]
A Mobile Phone for Sysadmin UseA Mobile Phone for Sysadmin Use
My telco Three have just offered me a deal on getting a new phone a couple of months earlier than my contract was supposed to expire, presumably they have some[...]
Play Machine Online AgainPlay Machine Online Again
My SE Linux Play Machine is online again. It’s been online for the last month and much of the month before due to Xen issues. Nothing really tricky to solve,[...]
Unparliamentary Language and Free SoftwareUnparliamentary Language and Free Software
I’ve just read the Wikipedia page about Unparliamentary Language [1]. I recommend that everyone read it, if only for the amusement value, among other things it links to incidents where[...]
Communication Shutdown and AutismCommunication Shutdown and Autism
The AEIOU Foundation The AEIOU Foundation [1] is a support and advocacy organisation for people on the Autism Spectrum, note that they clearly say Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on their[...]
Parkour in MelbourneParkour in Melbourne
When I was walking past Southbank when I saw some Parkour being practiced. I watched for a while and spoke to the instructor after the informal lesson was finished. He’s[...]
Links October 2010Links October 2010
Bruce Schneier wrote an insightful post about why designing products for wiretapping is a bad idea [1]. It seems that large parts of the Internet will be easy to tap[...]