Author: sroot
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Notes from moving from Windows to Mac
My trusty HP laptop (nx6325 circa 2006) has finally reached retirement. Actually, as a PC it was running fine. It’s processor was expensive for it’s time (a 64bit dual core AMD) and routine improvements (memory to 1.5GB, hard disk to 256Gb, 2 replacement batteries) had extended it’s life nicely. The reason for replacing was the…
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My name (root) – most dangerous word in computing?
I haven’t posted for a while, I know. I’ve been busy doing other things is all. Some of which you may hear about soon, others only if I get around to posting about it. One thing I have done recently is set up an http://about.me page. For most people, that’s a very easy thing to…
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Good Sailing opportunity!
I haven’t posted here for a long time as I’ve been busy on other projects, but this is a quick sharing of a very good sailing opportunity (which I’d take up myself if I wasn’t working). Too many words to include on facebook and twitter! Morning Star Trust (Sail training ship) Vacancies on board 7…