Categories: In real life, Movies - CombatWombat Speaks

VNC remote Helpdesk

by cw

Because things keep changing on the VNC landscape, I've found that latest versions of Linux cannot run with xtightvncviewer any longer for providing a remote listener to UltraVNC's SC help software. I'm now running Archlinux on one machine, and Ubu-Ja… more »

Google OS a reality?

by cw

For years there has been speculation of Google making it's own OS...the news today is that it's true, and should be here mid 2010. "So what", you say? Well, this bodes really well for my favourite OS...as Google, which is based upon Linux, takes of… more »

Lost hours of work in Firefox?

by cw

My wifey lost 3 hours of work last night, after typing furiously into a textarea window for a site she runs on Drupal6, clicking submit...and SERVER NOT RESPONDING...aaaarrrrggghhhh. Back-clicks didn't bring it back... everything was gone. So I awoke to… more »

Gain the whole world?

by cw

For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his very soul? Why is it we seek and we strive so hard to attain; wealth, fame, fortune, status, success? Is it because we really don't know what actually has value, or is it because we re… more »

How to Buy a New Computer

by cw

Today we will deal with an issue the most computer neophytes( or newbies ) dread. "How Do I Buy A New Computer?" To start with, I will qualify myself; I have been using computers since 1983, and buying/selling them since 1994. I am a professional "Integr… more »

Use Linux? Watch this!

by cw

Greg Kroah-Hartmann, one of the Linux Kernel devs, gives an interesting Q&A to Google about Linux Kernel Development. Very interesting to see the rate of development particularly, and the KVM virtualisation. [video:youtube:L2SED6sewRw]For those that… more »

Home made burgers

by cw

Tonight I dished up my family's favourite; Home-Made Daddy Burgers. Then I realised that this was another recipe I could share with you all. Much better than MickeyDucks or BuugerKat!The Burgers are in three parts: Fresh Veges, Patties, and BunsNOTE: For… more »

Fame + Fortune in a life of crime as Botnet Master

by cw

Today, the "wonderful" Kiwi court system failed to show any backbone, as usual, in failing to convict the teenage Botnet master 'Akill'. He admitted all the charges, got slapped with a piddling fine, and offered a job (with the Police!!!).What kind of me… more »

Geeky Shaving Mirror

by cw

The following recipe is to acquire the latest in geek technology; the Hard Disk Shaving Mirror. We are going to take that staple of the average geek's working day - the failed hard disk - and turn it into a shaving mirror that your wife will have difficu… more »

FireFox record

by cw

"We did it!We set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloads in 24 hours. With your help we reached 8,002,530 downloads.You are now part of a World Record and the proud owner of the best version of Firefox yet!Don't forget to download your v… more »

Calf Path (in the mind)

by cw

The Calf-PathSam Walter Foss (1858 -1911)One day, through the primeval wood,A calf walked home, as good calves should;But made a trail all bent askew,A crooked trail as all calves do.Since then two hundred years have fled,And, I infer, the calf is dead.B… more »

Tithing - do you?

by cw

A serious topic for today; Do You Tithe?I have heard that some non-Christians tithe, I have even heard of some Christians that do!! Why is this and what are the pros/cons? For that matter, what exactly is this "Tithing" thing? How is it supported doctrin… more »

Wombat waffles are yummy

by cw

Nearly every Saturday I make waffles for family breakfast. It's a great family tradition, where we can cook and eat together. Today I thought it may be time to share this recipe with the world.You will need a good waffle iron! The one we use is an ancie… more »

Back from Holiday, updates

by cw

Arrived back from my holiday at Pauanui today. Holidays are too short!! Anyhow, had a great time with the family, and even managed to do some reading...But I promised to chip in regarding the ATi driver update to 8.5. Well... "nothing to see here, move a… more »

the Matrix is born

by cw

I came across an amazing project today. What this system does is it replicates itself, like a small fabrication plant; they call it 3D printing. It enables you to replicate machines quickly, for little cost. And it is open source.Wow, imagine what could… more »

Sin control, and software freedom

by cw

I've had this thought bouncing around in my little cranium for some time now; "Just as sin is control, so software freedom is salvation." Huh? You may say.Well let me expand this a bit. Sin is defined as "estrangement from God", and "that which separates… more »

New 30 bit colour displays for all?

by cw

Hp have just announced that they have been collaborating with Dreamworks to create a new technology in the colour display range. What this means to Joe and Jane Average, is that their new TVs and monitors will have a greater clarity of colour, with less… more »

How much does it cost to acquire the ISO?

by cw

Microsoft have decided to change their usual acquisition fare, and are now purchasing the "International Standards Organization",or ISO.Last year when MS was found to have fraudulently biased voting in favour of their OOXML format, they threatened to thr… more »

Happy Birthday CombatWombat

by cw

One year ago today, the CombatWombat blog got real, in a b2Evo engine on a real web server. Previously I had dabbled with wordpress, but found it too restricting for skins. And if you couldn't tell, I don't like off-the-shelf skins. I am unique, so's my… more »

Magnetic Personality

by cw

My wife has a magnetic personality, or so we have always joked. It's due to her uncanny knack of breaking any computer. One of the reasons we run exclusively linux is the superb logging and crash-recovery that it has. It is almost wife-proof, almost. Why… more »

German government outlaws open source software

by cw

Berlin announced today that it will henceforth be illegal to own, operate, or distribute open source software for computers. This includes the famous Linux operating systems and BSD. The reason behind this was explained by the Chancellor, Angela Merkel,… more »

Ideal Job

by cw

If you had a chance to get the ideal job, what would it be? For me, I would choose working for the company Innotek GMBH; the makers of VirtualBox. Why? Because I'm a geek, of course! And because I want to live in Germany, near Stuttgart, and because thei… more »

The Lives of Others

by cw

Saw a fantastic movie tonight with my wife;The Lives of Others or Leben der Anderen, Das.Looking at the East German secret police in the near past, it tackles the human cost of state control, and does so brilliantly.Won't spoil it for you, you should wat… more »

Funny story about God

by cw

I left a client's premises this morning, and realised that my wedding ring was not on my finger! I called my wife, at home, and told her. She went looking. I called the client. They went looking. I spent most of the rest of the day looking for this ring… more »

How much is a business worth?

by cw

Hypothetically speaking, how much would my business be worth? When we set this small computer business up it was from scratch, without any partnership or financial backing. Five years on and the business is doing well, but not as well as it could. I've c… more »

Incredible

by cw

Tonight was family night, so we sat and watched The Incredibles for the first time, and ate popcorn. Great movie; it is full of action and entertainment, wholesome, and has extra meaning for Christian families who are feeling the pressure of the world. H… more »

NZ's state religion

by cw

There is a storm in a teacup in little old NZ, with the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, trying to rid the country of the evil Christians. Brian Tamaki is standing up to say that we need the Christian heritage and state religion. my two cents:"A religion is… more »

Other news

by cw

In other news...Bang bang bang bang: roofers doing my home/office at the moment, replacing the corroded corrugated iron that leaked terribly; with smart new galv.NZ's section 59 Anti-smacking bill passed yesterday, despite 83% of the country being agains… more »

Ubuntu Christian Edition 3.0 mini-review

by cw

I don't know that I'm qualified to do a full review, but mini suits the time i have to spare before everyone wakes up here.I'm blogging from UCE 3, on a computer in our kitchen, an elderly xp1800+, 256MB, 40GB Seagate. The system is slightly less respons… more »

Business

by cw

It's funny how sometimes you just get so busy, doing the things that you feel you have to, that you cannot find time or inspiration, to do the things you love.I just travelled to Auckland to drop my daughter with her grandparents, as they are taking her… more »

Open Source Christianity?

by cw

An excellent blog from the UK, this guy expounds upon something I've been thinking for a while:http://eternalpurpose.org.uk/node/2072.My question is a little more militant, as you would expect from a CombatWombat; why is it that the church in general can… more »

Government!!!

by cw

I have built a payroll spreadsheet in OpenOffice Calc for one of my clients. It is unique to NZ conditions, which is great if you're a Kiwi small business owner. But I've got to have a gripe about our "government", which apart from being a Socialist regi… more »

Sick of Church?

by cw

You are not the only one. The word "church" conjures up many different things for different people, but that is really because its true meaning has become obscured by religion and society.If you don't read anything else this year, read the free PDF book… more »

Thought Control

by cw

A long time ago i read a sci-fi story about a bloke who woke up from a long-term coma, only to find that the world outside seemingly had not changed, and in fact was really quiet, and there were few people around. Upon investigating, he found that the po… more »

VNC remote Helpdesk

Google OS a reality?

Lost hours of work in Firefox?

Gain the whole world?

How to Buy a New Computer

Use Linux? Watch this!

Home made burgers

Fame + Fortune in a life of crime as Botnet Master

Geeky Shaving Mirror

FireFox record

Calf Path (in the mind)

Tithing - do you?

Wombat waffles are yummy

Back from Holiday, updates

the Matrix is born

Sin control, and software freedom

New 30 bit colour displays for all?

How much does it cost to acquire the ISO?

Happy Birthday CombatWombat

Magnetic Personality

German government outlaws open source software

Ideal Job

The Lives of Others

Funny story about God

How much is a business worth?

Incredible

NZ's state religion

Other news

Ubuntu Christian Edition 3.0 mini-review

Business

Open Source Christianity?

Government!!!

Sick of Church?

Thought Control

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