Phil Royle (philroyle)
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Setting up some virtual machines in VirtualBox, as I've started my LPIC studies. 1 Debian box done, 1 Fedora box in progress.
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New blog post: Hauppauge HD PVR on Linux http://ur1.ca/7b7hy
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Passed the 70-680 exam this morning (Configuring Windows 7) hoping to get some Linux qualifications next.
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Micro$oft exam on Friday, just realised that my passport isn't where I thought it was and I need to find it for ID. Oops.
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Around 1500 unread items in my Google Reader after 4 days of not having time to check it. Time to brew a coffee and get reading!
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Blackburn to give away bike lights to London commuters on Monday: http://ur1.ca/5jg4a #cycling
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Oh good, the fireworks have started... and only 2 weeks before Guy Fawkes.
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15.5 mile ride this morning; 200 mile target for the year achievable if I keep it up... :) Setting the target much higher next year.
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Just watched Star Trek First Contact, got me in the mood for some season 7 TNG. Make it so.
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Watching REM's Perfect Square DVD since it's the closest I'll now get to seeing them play live :-(
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I'm writing today off, I've tried and failed at so many things. The lesson is: never try.
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Writing identi.ca updates is hard now, after being freed from 140-character limit on Google+ (http://ur1.ca/565vi)
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Enjoyed a 14 mile ride yesterday; first real ride of the year (!!) Had resolved to ride 200+ miles this year, so need to get out more!
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Google+ drops invitation barrier, allows anybody to join : Ars Technica - http://ur1.ca/54tlg
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Bagged another Marilyn today - Tal y Fan near Conwy - nice 9.5 mile circular walk from Sychnant Pass. Great views from summit.
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British Schoolkids To Be Taught Computer Coding - Slashdot : http://ur1.ca/53qn0
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Glad I went walking yesterday; it's miserable here today. Loads of fungi about in the forest, not many bilberries left though :(
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New blog post: Walking Routes http://blog.philroyle.co.uk/?p=90
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Heading out this afternoon for a walk in the forest and to do some #geocaching as I haven't done so for a while!
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Fired up my Palm Pre, several months after switching to Android. The experience is like booting into Windows after using Linux. No regrets.