Today there was a topic posted on slashdot about how a company would go about finding top shelf programming talent. This seems to come up on slashdot a lot (we can only guess as to why). Anyway, I came across this comment which I think really spells out the qualities […]
Monthly archives: February 2008
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Just a quick post to point out that the folks at Network World have published a review of the GM (Gold Master) edition of Windows Server 2008. You can find the article here: http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2008/022108-windows-2008-server-test.html I’ve been using WS2K8 as my primary OS since late December, 2007 and it has […]
Well hello. A little while ago I was surprised when a number of people stared blankly at me when I suggested that they alter their HOSTS file. I’ve been meaning to write up a short entry on what it is and where you find it. I know this will […]
Yesterday afternoon I was invited over to Microsoft (Brisbane) for a function and I ran into Michael Redmond (Microsoft MCS). We got to chatting about the status of SQL Server and he mentioned that the February CTP had been announced for SQL Server 2008. Here is a link for those […]
Welcome news from Microsoft as they have released the technical specification of select Microsoft Office file formats (pre-Office 2007). The release of this information is covered by the Microsoft Open Specification Promise which may or may not have implications for individuals who view the data. It depends who you ask. […]
Goodbye to all our friends and family in Sydney. Tomorrow morning we are heading north to the great state of Queensland. We’ve had some fond memories and fun times in the first state (New South Wales) and leave behind seven years of life and living. To those who we […]
You read it here first. Foxtel (Australia) unveiled a new customer support system which simultaneously kicked subscribers off the Foxtel network. Placing a call to the customer support centre on 131 999 simply gave you the usual set of menus until you reached a recording which told you to call […]
Hi all. Well, tomorrow I am having the stitches in my eye adjusted to correct the vision in my right eye. This will be hopefully the last adjustment, and it will be all downhill from there. I still have light sensitivity issues and it’s still hard to keep the eye open, […]
Hi. I’m back from the eye surgeon’s hand. The operation was successful, although it is taking a toll on my body. Generally, I’m sleeping most of the days, between 16 – 18 hours. My right eye is very uncomfortable (although not painful). Luckily this time around I am not […]
Last post before eye surgery.. See you on the flip side. For info on the Surgery see: this site. Click under Cornea Transplantation Select Layered Transplant.
G’day. So I’m reviewing "Mass Effect" by Bioware. This title comes from the same people who brought you the first Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (a brilliant game), and the game’s design and format won’t be alien (pardon the pun) to those who have played KOTOR (or […]
Hi all. So here’s a quick update. Tomorrow I’m heading back to Brisbane to scout out some more properties to rent. However, I’m back in Sydney on Thursday because of a phone call I received this afternoon. In a nutshell, on Thursday at 4pm I’m undergoing a corneal […]