September 16th, 2009 by Cadet
Anyone here remember Be.Inc? In the 1990’s it was going to be the greatest thing since the Amiga. Flash-harry hardware, new media-centric operating system… wow, it was nice. The company then decided to focus on the operating system BeOS, made a few releases to much acclaim, and then went broke if memory serves. I had version 4.5 installed on a box for several months – it’s support for my videocapture card was unparalleled at the time.
Fast-forward to today. Haiku-OS – an Open Source re-imagining of BeOS, has just reached Alpha after 8 years. It still has a little ways to go, but those fellas have done a masterful job. The OS is designed for the desktop, I’d encourage people to try it (perhaps in a Virtual Machine first). Haiku OS Homepage
Amiga, Be Inc, BeBits, BeOS, Haiku, Operating system, Pe, Technology/Internet
September 15th, 2009 by Cadet
It will prove to be the first and only time I’ll find myself saying this, but Conroy (the Australian Federal Government Minister for Communications (who would be a laughing stock, if he weren’t so scary – a man who has such a small handful of clues would hold onto them, don’t you think?)) has actually, possibly, done the Right Thing when he suggests splitting Telstra.
According to the ABC, the FedGov is going to attempt to force the Big T to ’separate its ownership of the phone network from the retail arm’. That ought to level the playing field a little more… at the very least I’ll enjoy watching…
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Federal Government, Conroy, Federal Governments Minister for Communications, Minister for Communications, Mobile phone companies, phone network, Politics, retail arm, Telstra, Telstra Corporation Limited
September 14th, 2009 by Cadet
Top Gear, the worlds favorite television car show, has a problem. The primary issue at the moment is Richard Hammond. Now, He’s a good lad, but it seems he can’t drive for shite – he’s gone and crashed another car, thankfully this time he’s not so seriously injured as his last escapade, but nevertheless – I have my doubts that Top Gear’s insurers are going to like having him behind the wheel next year. Let’s hope I’m wrong.
Australia, Gear, Human Interest, Richard Hammond, Top Gear, worlds favorite television car show, worlds favorite car show
September 14th, 2009 by Cadet
An interesting fellow, is Stephen Fry. One could almost forgive him his penchant for Apple products. He has one of those voices that demand that they’re listened to – no matter how inane the subject matter. His latest series ‘Stephen Fry in America‘ is a must watch, not because of the subject matter per se – there have been a lot of USA documentaries over the years highlighting many of the places on this particular Road Trip – but because Mr Fry makes it sound interesting. More than that, he sounds as though it actually interests him, and if a fellow of his intellectual powers is interested in a subject, then I’m all for it. If you’re feeling a little under-the-weather, his dulcet tones force you out of your death-bed to watch what he’s talking about as he races around the USA in his London Cab. It’s a pity that I’ve only seen the last two episodes of the series, now I’ll have to fork out for the series DVD if I’m to survive this damn flu.
America, Entertainment/Culture, Fry, QI, Stephen Fry, United States
September 13th, 2009 by Cadet
We all know there is nothing on TV. There has been no decent content on Australian Television for over a decade, with the slide into oblivion being heralded by big brother. There has been, though, the occasional reprieve via Australian Idol. Tonight was not one of those nights. I’d hoped that with SuzieQ as guest we’d see some talent, but tonight just saw Ashleigh booted out the airlock, leaving the wall-eyed fellow looking lost on stage. Sabrina never fails to disapoint – tonight she was a screechy off-key mess. The judges like it though, maybe I’m getting old. I’ll take raw talent over cute-ness everytime. I’m not one of the voting tweens that keep this show on-air though, so I’ll keep my aged mutterings to a minimum.
Australian Idol, Entertainment/Culture, Everytime
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