Category Archives: Computers

Flattr – good idea scuppered by TOS

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Steve

Flattr.com seems to be a really cool new service to facilitate internet users rewarding content creators by means of microdonations. With one of the masterminds behind the project being Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde, you’d think they’d be wary of … Continue reading →

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Surely this can’t be legal?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Steve

From the EULA (end-user licence agreement) of a Firefox plugin I was considering installing: Delicious may change this Software License by posting a new version without notice to you. Use of the Delicious Software after such change constitutes acceptance of … Continue reading →

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Project Umonya Stellenbosch Python course – thanks!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Steve

I feel almost like a groom at a traditional Afrikaans wedding: “baie, baie dankie”. But at least I know any chirps will only be coming at the end of what I have to say. This weekend, Stellenbosch University hosted a … Continue reading →

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What technology/science can do

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Steve

Here are some of the things that I think technology and science can help us achieve (in no particular order): No more cash, and only one card No more bills to pay No more keys No more crime More effective … Continue reading →

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Baby steps… or another 10 links?

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Steve

I promised some news on babies next, but I’m afraid I’m going to renege. I figure those who follow baby news will be much more interested if I have some pictures, so I’ll first need to download some more from … Continue reading →

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10 more links

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Steve

Yes, I’m hoping to post an update on my life, since it’s been almost a month, but these 10 links posts are less time-consuming for me, and hopefully, you’ll find something cool among them. The first global peace index – … Continue reading →

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The latest

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Steve

Bullet style… We’ve decided to buy a car – opted for a blue Honda Jazz. Hopefully that’ll be finalised in the next few weeks. One of my second cousins, who lives in Scotland, committed suicide last week. I remember taking … Continue reading →

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Let’s plug Linux

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Steve

Today, I’ve got 2 links giving reasons why Linux is good, and maybe even better than the Windows collection of software from Microsoft. This is an interesting topic at the moment, as people start switching to Windows Vista, and Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Quiet on the home front…but 14 news-bites

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Steve

So, the blog has been slow. Some people make posting to their blog every day, or every week, at least, a priority for them. Others only do it when they’re in the mood, and that often gives one a little … Continue reading →

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10 cool links

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Steve

I hope to make posts like these on occasion in future. In the course of my day, I browse to many interesting sites. I note the ones I find more fascinating, and then post them here when I’ve collected a … Continue reading →

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