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A new website

Welcome to my new website.

Much of the content of the old site will be transferred, but an overhaul of the content is also long overdue, so I'll be changing quite a lot of the site over the next few days (and possibly) weeks.

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last updated: Mar 10 2010 2:38 AM
  • SugarSync: Pros and Cons
    Before I installed Dropbox I briefly checked out what alternatives were available.  One of the most interesting is SugarSync, another backup/synchronization service. First the pros: SugarSync (IMHO) does have some advantages over Dropbox (for my uses): the ability to sync any folder (not just one designated folder) the “SugarSync” File Manager “Share folders with permissions and password” – haven’t tested [...]
  • Dropbox Security
    You may, as I did, wonder just how secure your data on Dropbox is. Can the guys and gals at Dropbox read what’s inside your super-secret file? What happens if you, or someone you’re sharing a folder with, accidentally deletes something important? Where are your files actually kept? These excerpts from the Dropbox [...]
  • Essential Firefox Add-ons (or Firefox Add-ons #2)
    A while ago I wrote about, and rated, some Firefox add-ons that I use regularly, or have tried. Recently, Firefox on one of my computers was taking so long to open it prompted me to delete the profile and start again. (Actually I just renamed the profile – deleting is a bit too drastic for [...]

Links

You may find the links below useful or interesting.

  • www.opensource.org - The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a non-profit corporation formed to educate about and advocate for the benefits of open source and to build bridges among different constituencies in the open-source community.
  • www.8daysaweek.co.uk - A User-Focused OpenOffice.org site with Forums, Help Centre, Easy Installation CDs & Portable OOo on USB Flash Drive.  8daysaweek produce discs and USB keys with the best available Open Source Software (and Freeware) on, making it easy to install and learn about these programs.
  • www.openoffice.org - OpenOffice.org (OOo) Official Site.  OOo is one of the most well-known Open Source programs.  It is a fully featured Office Suite, a viable alternative to using Microsoft Office.

Clients

This isn't a portfolio of websites (there's a separate Portfolio page for registered users), I have developed some of these sites, but also listed here are clients who have sought Consultancy, Hosting, Websites, Database Development or Support.

  • www.8daysaweek.co.uk - website promoting Open Source software, providing forums for support and items to purchase through a shopping cart.

Affiliates

Companies I work with to provide additional services to clients.

  • www.bsalute.co.uk - Birmingham Salute Media Productions provide custom media packages of high quality video and sound for individuals and businesses.

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