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My adventures into the world of GNU/Linux. Part 1 – Fumbling in the dark.

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Sep 9, 2012 | My Life, Technology | 0 comments

I first tried Linux 10 years ago, today it’s my primary operating system, and things have rapidly changed in this open source world in that short amount of time.

My thoughts on the Apple vs. Samsung patent lawsuit

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Aug 25, 2012 | In The News, Technology | 0 comments

So Apple successfully sues Samsung for patent infringement, but what do I think of this?

Fixing ddclient to work with Cloudflare

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jul 17, 2012 | My Life, Technology | 9 comments

Cloudflare’s custom version of ddclient stopped working a few months ago. After not being able to find any information on fixing it, I ended up fixing it myself, as well as upgrading to the latest version.

Bad CD pressing, or just a really convincing counterfeit? (Updated 30th May)

by Robert Ian Hawdon | May 29, 2012 | Music, My Life, Technology | 1 comment

Are CDs not being pressed with the same quality, or have I been caught out by a really convincing counterfeit? Comments welcome.

Got your head in the clouds yet?

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Apr 2, 2012 | Technology | 0 comments

Online storage is becoming a popular solution as an alternative to carrying memory sticks and writing optical discs. But not all services are they same. Which of these are right for you?

Protect your name, and your money!

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Mar 21, 2012 | My Life, Technology | 0 comments

So a letter came through the post the other day reminding me to renew a domain, but it seemed a little odd.

So much work…

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Mar 8, 2012 | My Life | 0 comments

Just a quick update to prove I’m still alive 😉

Back to the noughties

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jan 12, 2012 | My Life | 0 comments

After 11 years, I decided to dig up the past.

Happy new year

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jan 1, 2012 | My Life, Site News | 0 comments

Another year has begun!

Merry Christmas

by Robert Ian Hawdon | Dec 25, 2011 | My Life | 0 comments

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