Archive for 'My life' Category
Dec 6th, 2008 by graham |
Which Linux to use is often a question people ask. Ubuntu is by far the most popular at the moment but there are still others out there to try.
When I talk about which Linux use, it is just that while Linux is a free operating system, different people put a style on top of that [...]
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Nov 27th, 2008 by graham |
Now you’re talking. The best gadget of all.
I don’t know why I like bikes so much. I have always done so. I love their simplicity and elegance of design, their accessible technology and their easy repair and maintenance. I love the bowling along, the unique sensation of movement they give.
My first was not a bike [...]
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Nov 17th, 2008 by graham |
I have currently have Ubuntu on four machines, server, laptop, home desktop and office desktop. I upgraded them all (aside from the server) from “Hardy” (8.04) to “Intrepid” (8.10).
I aught to write myself a letter to be read next time I am about to upgrade my Linux installation.
And am I happy with the recent upgrade? [...]
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Nov 16th, 2008 by graham |
Star Wars is on TV today and I find I am now in a crisis!
Who are the goodies and who the baddies?
Surely my sympathies should be with the Rebel Alliance no longer. I should now see that the Rebel Alliance are no better than terrorists. So the Death Star was a good idea after all?
The [...]
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Sep 7th, 2008 by graham |
I have just returned from a week long holiday in the Lake District. The area is know for its rainfall but when I have been there it has nearly always been dry and sunny, not this time, it rained all week. I’m not complaining though, Penny and I had a great time and enjoyed being [...]
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Sep 2nd, 2008 by graham |
Today is my 30th wedding anniverary. And I still love my Penny. Of course she is older but when I look at her face I can still the face of the girl that said, “Yes,” and married me.
I have found that the God who saves is the God who keeps. I felt His grip on [...]
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Aug 28th, 2008 by graham |
I saw some Shakespeare last night.
I do like Shakespeare. And the best way to enjoy a play in my opinion is in the open air on a summer evening. I like the enforced simplicity of set necessary in a touring open-air production. I simple set becomes the foundation for a better set to be constructed [...]
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