Author Archives: Rich

Cygwin versus Darwin

Posted on 28/11/2005 by Rich

Some time ago I obtained a Mac-Mini. Up until now I have rarely used it. Last week, however, I also upgraded my PC, and have now been brought kicking and screaming into the 21st centuy – it has WinXP on … Continue reading →

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Dealing with those uninvited sales people

Posted on 2/11/2005 by Rich

We quite regularily get the door to door sales people knock at our door. I have recently started trying this phrase on them: “How much time would you like to waste before I say no“. Problem is that no-one seems … Continue reading →

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BBC iMP trial part 4

Posted on 29/10/2005 by Rich

Following on from part 3, after having run the medi player yesterday it looks like it was re-added to my startup list. *sigh* With any luck they will actually ask for feedback on the player, as well as its usage … Continue reading →

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BBC iMP trial part 3

Posted on 28/10/2005 by Rich

Today I thought I’d check if more programmes were being added to the download list. There wasn’t, still the same limited selection. However, without my knowledge, a download began! This appears to be a standard trailer, but why they set … Continue reading →

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Differently Abled

Posted on 25/10/2005 by Rich

On watching a programme on BBC2 the other night it was interesting to hear what people with disabilities had to say. Someone who had lost part of, if not all of, one arm had been fitted with a claw in … Continue reading →

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BBC iMP trial part 2

Posted on 19/10/2005 by Rich

The story continues…

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