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Firefox or Internet Explorer?

Video:YouTube

It would seem that the more knowledgeable prefer Firefox or anything else to M$’s IE, whilst those who are using Windows and are less adventurous take what they are given. Then there are those in the ‘know’ who seem to be either using Linux or Mac. Now I’m dyslectic so I avoided Linux because it was (not too sure now) using too much DOS like commands… but that leaves me confused because I’m sure I’ve seen IE on Macs.

At present I’m using Firefox & XP Pro which if I leave it alone, keep reinstalling my ghost backup about once a month, don’t use FrontPage, don’t try to install new drivers, or try to use Apple Quicktime, stay away from Media Center, don’t introduce new hardware, if I hold my mouth just so, I might be able to hang on long enough for Mac to get the few bugs out of Leopard so I can move on.

Interesting photos all in one place

Video: Metacafe

Some of you may have seen some of these photos before. It is a good collection though, and good to have so many interesting photos all in one place.

Extreme cross wind landing or Slip maneuver ?

Video: Metacafe

Not sure if this landing is due to crosswind or a slip maneuver, if there are any pilots who could let us know we would appreciate any advise as to what pilot was doing here.

Either way the pilot definitely seems to be doing a good job.

Smiling Sky

Photo: Unknown

I would love to know the circumstances that this photo was taken under, was it a fluke or faked or a matter of being at the right place at the right time with a camera… if it’s the latter it has to be a billion to one shot.

Website: World Photos

Through the Panama Canal in 75 seconds

Video: Metacafe

I always wondered what it would be like to go through the Panama Canal.

It’s just a harmless Bunny!

Video: YouTube

But wait there’s more!

Website: A Compendium of 150 Monty Python Sketches

PS I always thought there would be a market for a sort of Bunny mounted with a brass plaque saying “It’s just a harmless Bunny”.

Pen-top untensils

Photo: Gizmodo

Photo: Gizmodo

The ultimate accessory for those busy business people on the go. Now you all have an excuse to chew the top of your pen.

Website: Designboom and Gizmodo

Macworld keynote bloopers

Video: YouTube

Apple does from time to time slip up as well, but the mistakes just don’t seem anywhere as terminal as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. Steve Jobs seems also more able to roll with the punches then Bill Gates.

Website: Apple Bloopers at DFW Techblog Blog

Super wide photos

Photo: Alexandre Duret-Lutz

Some really great super wide photos taken by Alexandre Duret-Lutz.

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A history of M$

Video: YouTube

OK, by now you know I’m a victim of Microsoft… even the name’s a giveaway, this guy actually put micro & soft together for a name, I mean is that a freudian slip or what. And it’s not like his software is small, it’s anything but, and it’s getting bigger every time it’s upgraded. XP will take up a few gigs, but Vista will use up about 9 gigs with it’s whistles & bells, plus another 4 or 5 gigs for elbow room… and I don’t even want to get on to the topic of drivers.

Here’s an analogy of what MicroSoft has done. OK, you’ve got a little 2 bedroom cottage. Sometime later you decide the family’s growing, hey I’ll add a few rooms. To save money you decide to DIY, why not, you picked up that drawing board at a garage sale awhile back here’s a chance to use it.

So initially you draw out a few rough sketches on the back of an envelope, you decide to pull down a few walls here, put up a few walls here and here. Next you pull out a few small windows and replace them with bigger windows, so you can enjoy the vista. There never enough bathrooms nor storage, so you put ensuits and walking wardrobes on each of the bedrooms which now number 5. A bigger kitchen and new bathroom, a formal dining room would be nice, a games room for the kids, an entertainment/home theater and a spar and gym would be a good idea too.

What you end up with is a dog’s breakfast… it doesn’t work, it leaks because the roof’s a nightmare, you’ve got areas of dead space and useless hallways… after a couple of years the additions foundations settle and get out of sink with the original sections of the building and your thinking why oh why didn’t I just pull the old place down and start from scratch like Steve Jobs… good question.

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