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Wed, Apr 15 2009 19:49

I've always been skeptical about Cloud computing ...

I've never quite understood the allure of cloud computing for individuals or businesses. Although I backup my files, including emails, every few days. Most consumers don't do that. I can understand why folks would want to use Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo...
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Sun, Jan 18 2009 20:00

Scum spammers using veretekk.com

I have no idea if veretekk.com are responsible for the three spams I have received today from subwebs which have their domain there. By subwebs I mean felixalexanderthomas.veretekk.com. Maybe veretekk.com will see my posting and likely others and put...
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Sun, Aug 24 2008 17:06

Must read - The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why

The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why by Amanda Ripley This book should be at the top of your *MUST* read list. Right after the Bible, Koran or other books important to your faith. How did all the 309 passengers on Air France flight...
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Sun, Aug 17 2008 16:01

Google search is becoming more and more useless

So I'm trying to research a bizarre problem within Windows Vista under Virtual PC 2007. Now given that Google is indexing many, many online forums which are mirrors of Usenet and the Microsoft newsgroups I don't even bother searching for complex...
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Tue, Aug 12 2008 17:59

I don't trust the "cloud"

"Can you trust your data to the cloud? For users of an online storage service called The Linkup, formerly known as MediaMax, the answer turned out to be a resounding "no."" Loss of customer data spurs closure of online storage service...
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Sun, Jul 13 2008 23:08

Up yours Adobe Shockwave

Grrrr!!! I went to install Adobe Shockwave and also got asked to install Norton Security Scan. Dirty rotten tricks. Yeah, I know this happens lots but it still is exceedingly irritating. I'll be posting these as I come across these.
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Fri, Feb 29 2008 20:38

Time To Abolish Software Patents? Hell yes!

SlashDot has an interesting article Time To Abolish Software Patents? . I completely agree with this. Many of the patents, well those you read about, are exceedingly simplistic, stupid and rather obvious. And they've been done before. The system is...
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