Archive for July, 2005

Is Apple all about iPods?

Apple

Is Apple’s revival all about iPods? Has this been the saviour of the company? According to a lot of the people in the industry, yes – however I think things are a little different. Here’s a bit of a story as to why I think these people are missing the mark.

I’ve been using computers since the age of 4. Migrating from system to system, learning how to operate each one, and hacking those lovely classics for the ZX Spectrum including Jetpac and Manic Miner. As time went on, things got faster, better, and a lot more complicated.

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Quick Update

Misc

Haven’t posted for a few days, so I thought I’d give a quick update.

I’m working on converting some Simoco PRM8038 units into single mode units – with very little success. My WiFi router got ‘hacked’ and it’s firmware erased – this will probably help me to remember to actually change the login details from defaults some day. The X-band cable for the car is working awesome. I spent all of today looking around at suits for Tysons wedding – and yes, I do realise that for me to wear a suit is – well, abnormal. Oh, and I got a new tripod so I can start going and taking more time lapse photos etc.

That’s been my few days.

The Jumping CATS

Misc

Normally, I wouldn’t post anything to do with Live Journal, and then this comes along. I laugh. I laugh more. I then posted here. Jumping CATS is a collection of a few cats that are, well, jumping – and they’re quite funny. edit 12/7 17:00: Looks like the pics have gone… I’ll try to get a copy of them soon to post…

Class license details for WiFi kit.

Wireless

A lot of people have been asking me about the Class License that regulates 2.4Ghz and 5 Ghz WiFi equipment. After looking at the new ACMA web site, I managed to find the PDF version of the actual class license. There is also an explanatory statement.

Added page on Upgrading the Engin SPA-2000

VoIP

I’ve been posting this on Whirlpool for quite some time, I may as well put it here. This steps you through how to upgrade the firmware on your Engin locked SPA-2000.