Web/Tech
Bing iPhone still doesn't work in NZ
Come on Microsoft, it's been months now!
Robin Capper
A Kiwi, but not a flightless bird or brown fuzzy skin green centred fruit. Humanist, Skeptic, Cyclist, Car Enthusiast, Westie Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand | he/him
Revit User Group Auckland - Notice of February Meeting
Details of the next Revit User Group - Auckland (RUGAKL) meeting: * When: Wednesday 17 February 2010 - from 5.30pm * Where: Jasmax Offices, 2 Marston Street, Parnell This weeks meeting proudly supported by COES & POLYFLOR * Join us from 5.30 for Drinks & Networking * 6pm Meeting Opens - Kerry Thompson * Presentation 1
Renting software and the dangers of flying in cloud
Matt’s post on cloud based software rental, and the article he links to, is worth a read but be sure to also read the comment it generated, especially from Kevin Quigley. Dezignstuff SolidWorks Blog » You-bought-it-you-own-it vs the Cloud Kevin Quigley: Matt this is a
A folder too far? 3DS Max Deployment creation fails with access error
I was creating a deployment and it failed with a folder access problem, then Windows Installer error. The folder was there (accessed with Explorer) and I had full control access so rights shouldn’t have been a problem. A web search revealed the “Internal Error 2350” could indicate a problem
Is the GST change a smokescreen?
I wonder if the "announced" rise in GST is just part of a long term play. Imagine we get to the, if not black at least a very dark shade of blue, budget to find a whole raft of changes announced. Not changing GST would make a bitter
ActiveWords
ActiveWords, Camtasia Studio and Windows 7
I recently got a new PC and this video from Buzz (not the Google one) shows why ActiveWords was my first install after Windows 7 was running. He made the demo with Camtasia Studio (another favourite app of mine). To give an idea how ActiveWords changes your computing (and why
Traffic Light Thought – Citroën’s old marvel
Saw a classic Citroën DS following the latest Toyota Camry on the motorway. Guess which one looked futuristic… Image from Joe (via en.wikipedia.org)
Toyota breaking problems or broken Telegraph.co.uk proofing?
Or is it deliberate? Toyota recalls 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan over breaking problems - Telegraph Toyota has announced that it will recall 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan due to braking problems as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety
Automobile
Toyota breaking problems or broken Telegraph.co.uk proofing?
Or is it deliberate? Toyota recalls 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan over breaking problems - Telegraph Toyota has announced that it will recall 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan due to braking problems as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety
New Zealand
Back Jack Yan’s 2010 Wellington Mayoral Campaign
I first “knew” Jack from reading the, group authored, Beyond Branding Blog which included content from his own: The Persuader Blog. When not blogging, running his virtual company, publishing Lucire, writing, speaking, creating fonts, appearing on Radio and TV he somehow even found time to comment on my blog(s)
So, New Zealand wins either way?
If this race ever gets going… BMW Oracle: 1. Bowman: Brad Webb (NZL) 2. Pitman: Simone de Mari (ITA) 3. Jib Trimmer: Ross Halcrow (NZL) 4. Wing Sail Trimmer: Dirk de Ridder (NED) 5. Wing Sail Caddy: Joey Newton (AUS) 6. Tactician: John Kostecki (USA) 7. Skipper/Helmsman: James Spithill
Virgin Racing, the ultimate digital design test?
There’s lots of talk about virtual design/manufacture/prototyping but starting next month it gets an extreme test. Virgin Racing recently launched their first Formula 1 car, the VR-01, for the 2010 season. Its a computer designed/tested car without the usual wind tunnel model validation. In a