Philby Whizz

    Random thoughts from Phil

    Browsing Posts published in January, 2008

    Hey everyone,

    Yeah, it has been a while between posts. I had intended on posting at least something up every day, but with family down from North Queensland it becomes a little hard to find time away to post something up.

    After this weekend they are heading home, so some of my aquarium plans might start happening. I can’t wait.

    I won an ebay auction today, and pick up an iMac for myself.

    iMac

    It’s a G3, 450Mhz, 256M memory iMac. Not the latest or greatest, but for $80 I’m not complaining either.

    Why would I want an iMac? Well, why not. I’m keen to see the difference between the Mac’s and Windows. I haven’t been impressed with Vista so far and I like to keep my options opened. ;)

    I’ll most likely end up using it for development work, as well as playing around with Inform7, maybe even run BlitzMax on it as well. I’m sure there are many other users I can find for it as time goes on.

    New Toys

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    As a reward for doing a massive cleanup, I went out and got myself some new toys.

    A logitech wireless mouse and keyboard and a DLink wireless network card. Wireless all the way now! (just need wireless power and monitor cables *grin*).

    It is amazing how much space it has saved with less cables, and on my desk space is a premium. I really do like these wave keyboards, much more comfortable on the hands, and being cordless I can sit back in my chair with the keyboard on my lap as I type this out. I’m sure it isn’t good for my posture though ;)

    Should beĀ  plenty of room now for the cat to lie down next to my keyboard. I really should take a photo next time she does it as it is rather cute.

    Spring Cleaning

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    Spent most of tonight cleaning up the spare room, as my in-laws are staying to visit. It is amazing how much junk accumulates in just 12 months.

    On a plus, I did happen to find my old N.I.C.O.L.E. web pages, which I will be putting up over the next few days. If you don’t know what NICOLE is then you’ll just have to read all about it when I add the content.