Monthly Archives: June 2010

Some New Additions…

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Ok so the content on this blog doesn’t change that often! so I’ve  decided to add some interactive pages that provide real-time data. Notice now that there are two new pages APRS Live Map & Weather list at the top … Continue reading →

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More scare tactics… Are we that STUPID ???

Posted on 23 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Oh boy this has to be about the highest level of stupidity of the Rudd Government not only do they wish to filter your Internet they will also potentially attempt to ban you if you don’t comply. The unanswered question … Continue reading →

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APRS I-Gate update (server swap)

Posted on 20 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Effective from today I have retired my IBM NetVista (second server) that was hosting my APRS I-Gate VK7HSE-3. I have moved my  APRS I-Gate to my main server. Whilst I was at it this gave me a chance to remove … Continue reading →

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OSM now included in XASTIR 1.99 (cvs)

Posted on 16 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Over the last week or so there has been a major inclusion into the XASTIR project, OSM (Open Street Map) has now replaced the tiger series maps, thus now providing online mapping resources to a larger community. Here is a … Continue reading →

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A summery of my day…

Posted on 15 June 2010 by Scott Evans
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Ubuntu and the need for power! (individual)

Posted on 13 June 2010 by Scott Evans

This topic seems to be rearing its ugly head within the recently disapproved ubuntu-au loco team. Although there has been some healthy discussion within the community from getting the bad news, there is still a lot of work to do … Continue reading →

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Flash Player 10 for 64-bit Linux… What Gives ?

Posted on 12 June 2010 by Scott Evans

As reported from Adobe The Flash Player 10.1 64-bit Linux beta is closed.  We remain committed to delivering 64-bit support in a future release of Flash Player.  No further information is available at this time. Please feel free to continue … Continue reading →

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What makes a good ISP ?

Posted on 8 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Ok another subjective topic I know! but that question comes up regularly, and for you what does make a good ISP (Internet Service Provider) OK let me start with a little history from my experience with ISP’s … The early … Continue reading →

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My best friend… Maisie

Posted on 7 June 2010 by Scott Evans

Do I really need to say anything ? Maisie, our short hair domestic tabby & white moggie adopted from the Hobart Cat Centre in June 2008. She is now a healthy 2 1/2 year old with plenty of personality (loves … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Gigabytes and gibberish ¹

Posted on 5 June 2010 by Scott Evans

THERE is little doubt digital data technology has revolutionised much in our lives. THERE is little doubt digital data technology has revolutionised everything from televisions, cameras and telephones to cars, computers and newspapers. The past 15 years have seen the … Continue reading →

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