Monthly Archives: December 2009

What to do when your 15-year old server finally fails?

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Gordon Barr

Transfer the disk into a spare *seventeen*-year old server. After giving it a good hoover, of course. [Yes, it is still doing Important Things. Yes, we plan to replace it, but haven’t got around to it yet…]

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The Volumes of Bookshops I have known…

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Gordon Barr

The loss of a major big bookshop in town is a thing to be sad about. Especially one that had the widest selection over the most floors, the most knowledgeable staff, kept trying new things, and was the only place … Continue reading →

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Dear Mobile Phone Company. Can I give you some money please?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Gordon Barr

So, I finally phoned up O2 today to get my PAC code, so I can transfer my number from them to another network. I have a shiny iPhone (of course), which they have also been kind enough to unlock. Thank … Continue reading →

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So I think it’s about time…

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Gordon Barr

That I have a blog. Or more accurately, somewhere to put random thoughts and rants about stuff that annoys me. Obviously of course, having finally gotten around to starting such a thing, the mind is blank. So here’s a picture … Continue reading →

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