About Me
I'm a thirty something engineer with an interest in Computing (particularly Linux), Psychology and Mathematics. Married with three kids, I've been studying with the Open University since 2008, I'm focussing on BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (B62).
An enthusiastic but amateur runner.
Yeah and a total geek.
Tag Archives: Open Source
Tomighty
If you’re a fan of the Pomodoro technique – there’s a fantastic little timer applet for the notification area called Tomighty.
Posted in Computing, Misc, Open University
Tagged Java, Linux, Open Source, Open University, Study, Windows
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Developing a developer
Still some way to completing my degree part-time (at the end of this academic year I’m half way). I’m not soliciting my services – just looking for advice from the community and if anyone has a few minutes it’d be … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Personal
Tagged Linux, Open Source, Open University, Planet Ubuntu, Volunteering
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Café
Well that was emotional, the TU100 forums opened yesterday. My poor co-moderator Nicky got thrown in to the deep end (I was at a mess top table). I checked in before work, and there were a few posts (about two … Continue reading
Exploring Psychology
The course material for DSE 212 just arrived. Once I’d got over the weight of the package, I opened it to discover that it consists of a number of large text books, a couple of DVD, CDs, software and the usual … Continue reading
Posted in Linux, Open University, Ubuntu
Tagged Open Source, Open University, Planet Ubuntu, Ubuntu
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What was your favourite comment in OpenWeek?
I’ve been trying to get to as much of OpenWeek as I could and have really enjoyed a lot of the sessions. Dustin Kirkland’s session on encrypted home folders and of course the Docs Day sessions were fantastic So I … Continue reading
Add an XFCE menu to the Aspire One panel
Enable a menu in the panel on the Acer Aspire One. Continue reading
