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The Libre Graphics Meeting is putting out a call for donations after one of their big sponsors didn’t come through. Given the amount of time I’ve spent in Inkscape and GIMP recently (writing manager-friendly documentation for the current cluster project) … Continue reading →

Another kernel update so I go into my usual habit of vmware-config.pl ..rebuild modules etc when it dies on it’s arse. /tmp/vmware-config0/vmmon-only/./include/vm_basic_types.h:170: error: conflicting types for ‘uintptr_t’ include/linux/types.h:40: error: previous declaration of ‘uintptr_t’ was here In file included from /tmp/vmware-config0/vmmon-only/./include/x86.h:23, … Continue reading →

…I can now see three chillers the size of transit vans. This is a very good thing.

I’m in the middle of drawing up an equipment list for the new workshop and machine room. So far I’ve come up with the following: Decent workbench Steps (to work on the machines at the tops of racks) Lots of … Continue reading →

My aged Nokia 6600 died the day before going on holiday. Generous souls might want to text me their numbers. Anyone mentioning backups will be met with a rant about broken SyncML implementations. I wish FIC would hurry up and … Continue reading →

The unfortunate limerick cascade on the Linux Kernel Mailing List is a horror to behold. However I have to share with you Alan Cox’s song about memory management to the tune of the Beatles Eleanor Rigby. Ah look at all … Continue reading →

Is about to start.. http://www.lugradio.org/live/2007/index.php/Main_Page I am feeling a bit fragile today due to excessive beerage. Fortunately I’m not speaking this year so I can find a quiet corner to go collapse in..

I’m supposed to be going on a site-visit to Birmingham University today. Instead I will be in the office because none of the trains I need are running. Apparently rain is now an adverse weather condition. edit 26/06/2007 OK given … Continue reading →

The first election I very nearly didn’t vote for. In the end I voted so that I can still complain about them for the next three years. At least the scots get to vote for people who can actually legislate.

You Passed 8th Grade Science Congratulations, you got 8/8 correct! Could You Pass 8th Grade Science?