Microsoft vs Google, who will win?

Posted on Wed 08 July 2009 in misc • Tagged with development

There was a slightly hyperbolic BBC article describing Google's Chrome OS announcement. Apart from the obvious significance of the two largest tech behemoths going head to head the BBC did wonder if it would spell the end of the push for Linux on the netbook platform. Of course they didn't …


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Sea of sharks

Posted on Tue 07 July 2009 in general • Tagged with work

I spent the day with a potential client today looking over an interesting safety product. If I get any paying work out of it my client list would total 3 which isn't too bad considering how long I have been trading as Half Llama Technology. The catch of course is …


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Big Numbers

Posted on Mon 06 July 2009 in general • Tagged with house

Yesterday we went for a cycle ride around Fen Ditton to get a feel for the place. Given that we already seem to be developing some roots in Milton it was good to know it's only a short cycle ride away. The principle target of the evaluation involved visiting a …


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Podcasts

Posted on Sun 05 July 2009 in general • Tagged with podcasts

I have been updating my list of podcasts recently. A couple of days ago I added the Skeptics Guide to the Universe having followed a random shared link*. It's certainly and interesting format so far. The team discuss a couple of science related news items for the week and apply …


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All Weeds must Die!

Posted on Sat 04 July 2009 in general • Tagged with garden

We have started harvesting things from the garden. It's a testament to how easy it is considering we don't know what we are doing. One habit I have picked up is picking a few weeds out every time I pass a bed. It's enough to keep them at bay and …


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