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Slackware 11 again

I posted an entry back in March rejoicing that the next version of my favourite distribution was due for release RSN (real soon now).

Obviously I was wrong. Some 5 months later, we “Slackers” are still waiting for the release of Slackware 11.

This is a GOOD thing.

It goes to prove that in the [...]

The Streets of London

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Starry, Starry Night

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The Pool of Nothing

Once upon a time there was a Loch, named Lexy’s after some unknown chap called Alex presumably.

About six years ago, one very dreech and damp day, I hit the big time, catching an enjoyable and respectible seven brown trout while rowing around in the rain. I even remember where on the Loch I caught [...]

Feltching bigotary

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Microsoft’s 23 security updates

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BLAG me 50K of grass!

No – not an order from a drugs baron to his underlings to steal a valuable stash from a rival gang – although that might make a good idea for a film.

Rather, BLAG is the name of the latest Linux distribution I have been testing – with “50K” being the version number and “grass” [...]

Richard who?

This is the famous occasion when Richard Nixon invited Elvis to the White House. Elvis loved cops and was made an honorary FBI Agent by Nixon for his services to anti-drug work.

Thing is – Elvis was wasted on prescription drugs during the visit! Click on the photo for an enlarged view. Look deep [...]