Category Archives: Computers
Shiny new high speed.
Yesterday I got Telstra Cable modem installed. As the house had already had cable installed it took all of 15 minutes (plus the time to go back to the depot to replace faulty equipment) to get it installed. First impressions, … Continue reading
Hello cable, goodbye dail-up.
I’ve been waiting soo long to get high-speed internet at home (as compared to just at work). The time is coming near. Two days en fact and I’ve been dancing around the home, Calvin and Hobbs style all day.Good bye, … Continue reading
Memory Usage – MSN Messenger 8.0 Beta
I know it is beta ware, but it is currently using 112MB of virtual (+30MB normal) RAM. I have two copies of Visual Studio 2005 running, one with Server product and the other with the client. One is using 150MB/195MB … Continue reading
Windows Live Messenger 8.0 Beta
I got an invite to the Messenger Beta today from Nathan, and my largest pet peeve has been fixed, renaming contacts. No longer will I ponder which “Dan” is this Dan. Nor will the long quote names from Hanky annoy … Continue reading
New Computer
I Purchased a new computer last week, with the major justification been experimenting with the new SQL Server tools like Integration Services. As we have been saving for a house for ages, I have been resisting buying a new computer, … Continue reading
