My most favourite open source application QCAD is now at version 3. I buy a license for the "Pro" version because it's just a fantastic easy to use product. At my $DAYJOB today I found out QCAD 3 (I was using RC5) can open dwg files so now it's as useful to me as the...
Setting wget to use a HTTPS proxy
Edit /etc/wgetrc for global change or ~/.wgetrc for a per user change and add: http_proxy = http://192.168.50.22:3128 https_proxy = http://192.168.50.22:3128 ftp_proxy = http://192.168.50.22:3128 Where 192.168.50.22 is the IP Address of your proxy server and 3128 is...
How do I do a Driveway – Maitland City Council
Maitland publishes some standard drawings which may be very handy for people such as myself who are trying to get a handle on the requirements for improvements and additions to a house. To get them: Go to Maitland Councils Website Hover over Planning & Development...
Symantec Licensing Portal Slow and Buggie
When I visit Symantecs Licensing Portal it seems to vary it's performance between slow and unavailable. Today I get the above error message when I use the Redeem My Voucher Link. Fix: Clear your browser cache, re-start your browser and it works. But I don't understand...
Hack your PPD so You don’t have to Scroll for 10 Minutes to Select the Correct Paper Size
I use 2 papersizes to print under Fedora 17 A4 and 4x6 Photo.. I don't know about you but I find the following annoying: The Default PPD has a long list of different paper sizes which you have to scroll through in order to select the correct Paper Size. Even...
Reality Chicken Show
Just found http://hencam.com. Celebrity chickens with rock and roll hair styles living their privileged lives in a palacial multi-level abode. Multi-species drama including a rabbit and a goat. Check it out.
Tension Relieving vs Goal Achieving Behaviours
Interesting commentary on the typical at-work behaviour of Goofing off.
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