I find myself again distracted from a rather large post which will be focusing on the rather “un-secret” Usenet “secret” but it’s rather more relevant at the present time to report that yet again its claimed that Windows 7 has run into update problems. When I predicted that the WP7 would be lacking even months … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2011 …
TechBytes Audiocast – Episode 42 – 29/04/11 – “An audiovisual extravaganza!”
Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith. You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) The title of the show probably hints on greater things than what was actually achieved but Techbytes episode 42 marks the beginning of a complimentary videocast. After a couple of hours work (and putting on hold … Continue reading »
Microsoft stock takes its largest dip in two years? – More than 4% according to reports.
With people around the world celebrating the Royal Wedding, good cheer may be hard to find around Redmond today. If Steve Ballmer had considered raising a glass to the happy Royal couple, then the news on the Microsoft stock drop may instead have the chairs flying. It is being reported that Microsoft stock is down … Continue reading »
A look at Minecraft Beta 1.5_01 – A “little guy” with a great product.
The internet is awash with comments on Minecraft. I had known it to be a game but to be honest had given it little attention since there were far too many other projects to devote time to. That was my first mistake. I suppose Fab from Linux Outlaws is to blame for my Minecraft addiction … Continue reading »
TechBytes Audiocast – Episode 41 – 24/04/11 – “Going Rusty”
Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith. You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) Gordon (ThistleWeb) Guest: Rusty (TheShowThatSux) We are pleased to announce a guest for todays show – Rusty, who hosted his own video show and has a Youtube channel here. I was delighted that on very … Continue reading »
The National Centre for Cyberstalking Research – Your experiences are wanted!
The first thing I learnt when I started writing about alternatives to Microsoft products is that you attract the attention of some dubious individuals. It is important for me to state that the basis of their attentions is something one can only guess at and in light of concrete proof being difficult to achieve, it … Continue reading »
Nokia & Microsoft sign deal ahead of schedule – Time is of the essence?
I’ve spoken previously about the Nokia/Microsoft deal and I believe its been covered once or twice on the TechBytes show too. Hot of the Microsoft press (albeit its news center) Microsoft is announcing that it has signed the deal with Nokia which was reported in February, earlier than expected. Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: … Continue reading »
TechBytes Audiocast – Episode 40 – 17/04/11 – “Video begins at 40 (or maybe not)”
Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith. You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) Gordon (ThistleWeb) You can listen to the Episode 40 of the show here. All three hosts present you with episode 40 which begins a new era of supplemental video to the show. Unfortunately today its only … Continue reading »
Interview with Dr Roy Schestowitz of TechRights
The internet is rife with allegations, claims and counter claims about many individuals who write about FOSS and GNU/Linux. Putting those aside though, the most rewarding part of entering the Linux/FOSS world are the friendships I’ve made over the years (as well as the great computing experience I now have) There can be no doubt … Continue reading »
WP7 – The saga continues – When even the diehard can’t advocate?
Thank You Microsoft for showing us how good the engineers at APPLE and GOOGLE are.. Source: User commenting on Windows Team Blog There’s no real news on the Windows Phone 7 front, however WP7 does have particular interest with me. After the Kin debacle the “successes” of the Windows Phone 7 and the strategy with which … Continue reading »
