Vista SP1 - No Go for Me at the Moment
I have been waiting anxiously for the public release of Vista SP1. I had reloaded the Vista disk for my Lifebook S6510 a week or so ago, so that I would have a fresh load ready for update.
Jamie's Mostly Linux Stuff
Various thoughts and adventures, including but not limited to Linux, assorted bits of hardware new and old, and occasionally Windows XP/Vista/7.
J.A. Watson
I started working with what we called "analog computers" in aircraft maintenance with the United States Air Force in 1970. After finishing miliary service and returning to University, I was introduced to microprocessors and machine language programming on Intel 4040 processors. After that I also worked on, operated and programmed Digital Equipment Corportation PDP-8, PDP-11 (/45 and /70) and VAX minicomputers. I was involved with the first wave of Unix-based microcomputers, in the early '80s. I have been working in software development, operation, installation and support since then.
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ooVoo News - Mac Available and Free Calls Extended
Here's some very good news. The Mac version of ooVoo is now available for download from their web page (www.
A Few Minor Windows XP Glitches
As I expect Vista SP1 to be available soon, and XP SP3 not long after that, I suppose I will be playing "disc jokey" with my laptop again before long. I've been meaning to mention a couple of odd things I have come across on my Lifebook S6510, so I'd best get it out of the way now.
Philips SPC1300NC Webcam
I recently purchased a Philips SPC1300NC webcam, and I don't think that I could be any more pleased with it. It is the current top of the line in Philips webcams, and has some impressive specifications: a 1.
Vista - Is It Some Sort of Drug?
The strangest thing has happened. I have known since the Vista disk in my Lifebook S6510 got corrupted and wouldn't boot that I would have to reload it before SP1 comes out.
More on Skype Pornography - Genius?
The Skype Cheerleading Squad (also known as the Skype Journal) has a lead article today on the "Evil Genius" behind the "Sexy SPIM for Skype" (SPIM = Spam over Instant Messaging), replete with numerous pictures of exactly the type that you wouldn't want popping up on the screen in front of your children, your boss, you colleagues at a business presentation - in fact, I find them personally offensive, and don't even want them popping up in front of me alone!
Skype Pornography
Skype users are becoming increasingly irritated with the steadily rising flood of pop-up pornographic messages and pictures. As usual with user support requests, complaints and suggestions, Skype is totally ignoring their users.
Acronis True Image 11 Home
Acronis has been in the backup business for a long time - pretty much as long as I can remember being interested in backing up PCs. I've been using their products for quite a few years - at least since True Image version 5 or so.
Vista to XP - A Forced Retreat
I'm almost embarrassed to write this, and I'm sure there are people who are tired of reading it. But I said that I would keep this blog up to date with my Vista/XP adventures, and I want others who may run into this situation to know they are not alone, and they are probably not at fault.
eBay Names New Skype CEO
So, eBay has finally meandered their way around to naming a new CEO for Skype, many months after the original founders of Skype showed that they were smart enough to know when to take the money and run. This one comes on board with lots and lots of flowery statements about how honored he is to be joining a team that makes the best product in the world, and how important it is to understand that Skype's "beloved users" are the most important thing in the universe to them.