My cold.....although not up to man flu standard, nonetheless it has been the most uncomfortable cold for years, now seems to be on the mend. Been busy at work and so looking forward to my next complusory 10 days holiday, the first week in August, seems a lifetime away. Am looking forward to the weekend though and getting out on my bike, weather permitting.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
What a time of year to get the cold
this weekend.....woke up Saturday morning with a terrible sore throat, felt like a load of nettles were stuck in there. Hope it's just a quick cold this time have already wasted the weekend because of feeling crap, could be the results of my trip north last weekend, Dundee seemingly has a lot of that flu going round just now.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Linux Test Results
Linux Mint......Have had a good play with Linux and was impressed at the speed of operation, everything seemed to run faster and it was fairly easy to understand the file system. Nonetheless I have to go back to Windows, purely because of my need to use a few Windows programs that I have become familiar with and rely on.
Conclusion: Well worth a go for those that don't have to rely on Windows Applications for everyday work. Pity the application designers could not write Linux versions of the most popular windows software and then it would be easier to make the decision to change over completely. Maybe one day.
One thing to mention is that although you can uninstall Linux from the windows control panel, what they forget to mention is that it does not deal with the partitions on the hard drive, and they are still present and listed as an extended partition. Partition magic or similar, can sort them out though.
Conclusion: Well worth a go for those that don't have to rely on Windows Applications for everyday work. Pity the application designers could not write Linux versions of the most popular windows software and then it would be easier to make the decision to change over completely. Maybe one day.
One thing to mention is that although you can uninstall Linux from the windows control panel, what they forget to mention is that it does not deal with the partitions on the hard drive, and they are still present and listed as an extended partition. Partition magic or similar, can sort them out though.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Linux
Linux Mint Distro.........Have dowloaded the iso file and burned a bootable disk, tried out the live version off the CD and decided to install the system within windows, worked like a charm. All my hardware detected and configured, connection to the internet automatic. This distro seems to have been compiled to make it easier for the windows user to do a transition, the desktop graphics are excellent.
If it was possible to have the exact equivalent of Paint shop Pro X2 and my web design software Expression web in Linux, I would gladly ditch windows altogether, but that is the stumbling block for most folks, they get used to windoze software and find it hard to do without. The image editing software packaged with Linux called GIMP is a good editor, but requires a steep learning curve to get anywhere near the package I use at the moment, but will give this one a go.
USB, Printers and graphics cards are all catered for so no problem there, scanner set up was automaticaly too. Conclusion, this is by far the best distro so far to entice the user who fancies a change for the better.
If it was possible to have the exact equivalent of Paint shop Pro X2 and my web design software Expression web in Linux, I would gladly ditch windows altogether, but that is the stumbling block for most folks, they get used to windoze software and find it hard to do without. The image editing software packaged with Linux called GIMP is a good editor, but requires a steep learning curve to get anywhere near the package I use at the moment, but will give this one a go.
USB, Printers and graphics cards are all catered for so no problem there, scanner set up was automaticaly too. Conclusion, this is by far the best distro so far to entice the user who fancies a change for the better.
Exercise
Exercise.........Well the bike is very good everything I hoped it would be, problem is my legs are not, so it looks like I will have to spend some time getting into a routine, weather permitting and slowly build up some strength and expand on the distances of each session, hopefully this is achievable as I do enjoy cycling, always have done.
But first there is a trip to Scotland this weekend, my brothers 25th anniversary calls, so will have to have a few days off cycling. I am impressed with the new gears, shimano with rapid fire triggers, so easy and a mile ahead of reaching down the frame to shift the leavers of old, even a visual indication on the handlebars to let you know which gear you have selected, love it. Saddle although in the racing style and expected a sore rear end, proved to be untrue, the material is obviously a lot softer to sit on, so a happy boy.
But first there is a trip to Scotland this weekend, my brothers 25th anniversary calls, so will have to have a few days off cycling. I am impressed with the new gears, shimano with rapid fire triggers, so easy and a mile ahead of reaching down the frame to shift the leavers of old, even a visual indication on the handlebars to let you know which gear you have selected, love it. Saddle although in the racing style and expected a sore rear end, proved to be untrue, the material is obviously a lot softer to sit on, so a happy boy.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Here we are again
New Bike.....am sadly lacking in the exercise department these days, so have just bought myself a new bike, what they call a hybrid these days, all aluminum frame, wheels, 24 gears to make it a bit easier to ride, nice machine. Have been out for a few rides so far but the weather has been rather wet the last few days. Should help me keep fit if nothing else.Computer wise, have been experimenting with a program called virtual box, basically sets up a virtual environment that lets you load different operating systems and run them inside Windows, so far it is quite impressive, but lots to learn yet.
Have been updating my Website RAF Biography a page or two a day, seems a lot of hard work, so hope it is being read. Only Fools and Forces
Friday, June 5, 2009
Eventful week
busy busy busy...........work seems to take up most of my time and finding the enthusiasm to write to this blog takes second place. This week has been eventful, first off I have just bought myself a new hybrid push bike to encourage some sort of fitness regime, weather dependant of course. The bike was coming by courier and of course as you all know, they arrive always when no one is at home and leave a card in the letter box, so a whole weekend to wait before re-delivery.
The clutch of blue tits that had hatched in one of our nesting boxes, finally flew off earlier in the week although one little fledgling out of the box found it could not fly, and was hopping around the patio before being rescued by myself and put back in the box. A few days later, checked the box and it has also flown off now. The bird box has seen better days on inspection, so now I have the task of building a new one ready for next years brood.
Noticed last night my wife's car had a missing trim, on closer inspection it appears that the wheel rim had a large dent, due to her driving into an unseen pothole while out and about. Phoned the garage and took the car in this afternoon, new wheel, new trim, wheel balanced and £67 bill followed. But the garage I use is really good on service and done so quickly too. Now I plan to have a few glasses of the red stuff and relax. Tomorrow will see me down the local builders merchants to get some timber to make the new nest box or two.
The clutch of blue tits that had hatched in one of our nesting boxes, finally flew off earlier in the week although one little fledgling out of the box found it could not fly, and was hopping around the patio before being rescued by myself and put back in the box. A few days later, checked the box and it has also flown off now. The bird box has seen better days on inspection, so now I have the task of building a new one ready for next years brood.
Noticed last night my wife's car had a missing trim, on closer inspection it appears that the wheel rim had a large dent, due to her driving into an unseen pothole while out and about. Phoned the garage and took the car in this afternoon, new wheel, new trim, wheel balanced and £67 bill followed. But the garage I use is really good on service and done so quickly too. Now I plan to have a few glasses of the red stuff and relax. Tomorrow will see me down the local builders merchants to get some timber to make the new nest box or two.
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