Author Archives: Donncha

Redmond, Wash. – In a surprise settlement today with nine U.S. states, Microsoft agreed to be split into two independent companies – one that will continue to make Microsoft operating systems, browsers, and server software, and another, potentially larger company that will make patches for Microsoft operating systems, browsers, and server software.

Ah! Nostalgia! For a college project I coded a Breakout/Arkanoid clone in second year. Here’s a much better one! Lbreakout2.

D’you read slashdot then? D’you remember when it was Rob Malda’s personal homepage? You need to quit slashdot.org today!

I’m using Anthill at work. The next version should have a few small patches from me in it!

You have to read the latest BOFH on the Register today. hehe.

Are you going walking? I am.. see you later!

I just tried Elx Linux and initial impressions are good. I might even dual boot a machine for my dad to take a look at! Expect a review shortly!

Interesting discussion about Apt+RPM on the ILUG mailing list. Hopefully there’ll be a mirror on esat.net within a few days!

My killer-app tivo/tivoweb/palmpilot story – guy telnets/sshs to his Tivo. thanks Mark for the link!

I want to update this weblog from my Palm Pilot.. anyone have ideas.. I’ll go a-googling later on.

Lawyers driving up insurance premiums – Thanks James. Lawyers fees account for up to 42% of payouts on insurnace claims. *grrr* The Irish motorist pays for it.

I went to see Rat Race last night. Some parts were crap, jokes just went *splat* on the floor, but most of the time it was enjoyable, and at one stage I was laughing so much I could barely breathe! Go see it!

I like this.. LORD OF THE RINGS: THE ABRIDGED SCRIPT although I know at least one person who won’t. Must print it out for him!