One of the things that has always bothered me is collections in supermarkets.I have no issue with someone rattling a tin (or bucket) outside a shop, but I really don't like the way they get people collecting at the cash registers. They insist on packing your bags even if you aren't using any, or don't want them to and then you feel embarrassed and have to give them your loose … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – People Collecting Money At Supermarket Tills
Apple Wireless Backup – Time Capsule
Apple's latest bit of hardware, The Time Capsule, sounds like an interesting concept.It's a combination of wireless backup unit for Mac clients and also acts as a wireless base station.Two versions are available:500 Gb1 TerrabyteIt would be complete overkill for someone like me, as any important data is kept on the office network which in turn is backed up to one of our SAN … [Read more...] about Apple Wireless Backup – Time Capsule
EVMS Bit My Ubuntu Upgrade!
I knew that upgrading Ubuntu had been far too easy.There had to be a "gotcha" and of course there was.EVMS (Enterprise Volume Management System) is no longer supported as part of the core Ubuntu distribution, but as a couple of my servers were running very old versions of Ubuntu apt did its job all too well and upgraded it for me. End result - Siracusa, where several of my … [Read more...] about EVMS Bit My Ubuntu Upgrade!
Sick Server
It looks like one of my personal servers isn't very happy, so my personal email and several sites are currently unavailable.Oh the joy! … [Read more...] about Sick Server
Is Apple’s Global Warranty A Myth?
One of the annoying things about Apple is that they insist on doing silly currency conversions. As a result it's a lot more attractive to buy Apple hardware AND software in the US and import it into Europe.. But what about customer service and after sales support?Will Apple's Irish team help you if your Los Angeles bought hardware is causing you problems?It's an interesting … [Read more...] about Is Apple’s Global Warranty A Myth?