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Monthly Archives: October 2006

From Dapper to Edgy

Sunday, October 29, 2006

I just installed Ubuntu 6.10 – “Edgy Eft” today. First impressions are good – it looks nice, and it’s very fast, particularly the boot-up process. I haven’t had a chance to check out any of the new features yet, like IceWeasel 2.0. There were a few issues with the installation – most [...]

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Phil Collins Finds an Audience

Friday, October 27, 2006

ClanBase brings the news that the one and only Phil Collins (still hugely popular in Chile) will be starring in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto game as a means of unleashing his genius upon a younger generation.
I would have expected this from Shatner or Hasselhoff, but Phil, save yourself before you end up doing ads [...]

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Broadband Soon…

Monday, October 23, 2006

I have moved to Dublin, and SOON will have proper broadband. Watch this space… (dead!)

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World of Warcraft – Trick or Treat

Monday, October 23, 2006

The World of Warcraft is gearing up for Halloween. Pumpkins everywhere, and “trick or treats”. The inkeeper in Gadgetzan gave me a gnome mask

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A Farewell to Cork Street

Saturday, October 14, 2006

At last I have escaped from the chaos of Dublin’s south inner city. No more will I be lulled to sleep by the constant sound of rockets being fired at some guy’s head. I knew the place was a zoo from day one, but, with Halloween approaching, the area really lives up to [...]

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