Category Archives: Computers and Internet

FOWA Roadtrip Cardiff

Posted on 11/9/2007 by Ian

Yes, yes I know I already posted about the FOWA Roadtrip in Bristol, but I live in Cardiff and have friends and colleagues in Bristol too. I promise I didn’t just head there for free drinks once again. This time … Continue reading →

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Which would you rather introduce yourself with?

Posted on 11/9/2007 by Ian

Last night I attended the FOWA Roadtrip in Cardiff, which was great. Unfortunately my “business” cards were a little lacking, due to me making a rather late order from moo and having to put something together by hand for the … Continue reading →

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Cardiff Geeks

Posted on 7/9/2007 by Ian

I’ve long wondered why there doesn’t seem to be much happening in terms of community of the web professionals in wales. There is a vibrant collection of people sporting different skill sets in the area, yet as I can see … Continue reading →

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Sharing too much?

Posted on 31/8/2007 by Ian

I’ve heard a couple of rumours this evening that google may be launching a facebook app that allows your friends to see your search trends over time via your facebook mini feed. There’s some discussion over on facereviews.com that anything … Continue reading →

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FOWA Roadtrip Bristol

Posted on 8/8/2007 by Ian

Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of meeting up with a bunch of fellow geeks and web peeps over in Bristol as part of Ryan Carsons Future of Web Applications Roadtrip. It was a bit of a crazy evening, with … Continue reading →

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The geeks gone out

Posted on 9/2/2006 by Ian

I’ve started a new blog over at webtyrant.com for all of you who visit my site and need a fix of techie-type jazz. I figured most of you didn’t, hence my placement on a different domain. You might notice a … Continue reading →

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Papers

Posted on 2/2/2006 by Ian

I’ve just been informed that my paper for CCGRID06 has been accepted, which I’m very pleased about. It’s my first paper acceptance in my 14 months of being based as a PhD at Cardiff University so really its about time … Continue reading →

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Cutting Edge

Posted on 1/2/2006 by Ian

My day was brightened lots yesterday when my my PhD supervisor informed me he had a blog on the subject of grid computing. It was intended for members of our research group to contribute to and discuss things. The most … Continue reading →

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Out with the Old

Posted on 16/12/2005 by Ian

If anyone is interested in puchasing my old computer, I’m getting rid of it. It features: Athlon 2500XP Barton CPU 512Mb 3200 DDR Memory 80Gb 7200RPM Hard Disk Sound Blaster Live Drive 5.1 with Remote Control Sony DVD-ROM LG 52x24x52 … Continue reading →

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EMuppets

Posted on 3/11/2005 by Ian

So, I’ve had not a lot of response to my situation with ebuyer of late, but this recent email I recieved from them sent me over the edge – I’d sent them 7 emails and phoned 2 times with a … Continue reading →

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