I want a website, potentially a semantic wiki, that lists things that have changed in recent history, or are about to change. Things like laws, technological advances (e.g. cloning, etc). Like Wikipedia they should be editable by the masses and referenced from a reliable source, but the idea is that they should be fairly minimal, to allow ( Read more... )

..I have MAN flu. Ugh. *pout*

For those that know me, I'm in a warm house, in my JUMPER, AND a duvet. And I'm STILL cold. And achey. Bleurgh. :( :( :(

DO NOT WANT.

Today I am on holiday. I get to do what I want, when I want. So far, today, that has included getting up at the normal time because although I was tired I knew it would be better than dozing in bed ( Read more... )

So, recently, stuff happened. I may talk about that another time. This post, however, is to talk about cool shinies!

( shinies! )

Contrast and compare:

Programmatically adding an email alias on Linux:
echo newalias: mylinuxaccount>> /etc/aliases

Programmatically adding an email alias to Exchange on Windows:

1. Realise there's no simple file to edit. Figure out how to do it using Windows Powershell.
2. Put the commands in a file. For some reason it's refusing to run. Oh, scripts ( Read more... )

What a ridiculous day at work. Anyway. I installed my bluetooth module that finally arrived today in my new laptop and it works fine. I then installed the drivers and tethered to my N900 with no problems.. my first tethering experience. I could get used to that. :)

Now, time for some games and relaxing.

It is possibly a timely reminder that there is no big secret to existence. Anyone telling you otherwise is probably trying to sell you something ( Read more... )

So far this month (or thereabouts), ten people I know or am friends with have ended their relationships, all with their fair share of drama. Could people stop being uncool to each other please?

Pre-ordered n900 with play.com on 22nd December for £470, stock due 8th Jan, delivery to home address for security reasons (which of course is useless for me). Stock then due 15th Jan. Stock then due 5th Feb. Duly cancelled order with play.com, placed with the nokia shop uk at £500, who have it in stock. At checkout, notice a voucher code option. ( Read more... )

Ah, here's the snow!

Also, I convinced everyone to go to the pub for lunch today, and we got given a free pint as well. This day, despite starting groggily, is definitely FTW. :D

UPDATE: And now we're working from home - even better! :D :D