Journal entries in the "Computing" category
Arpia forums back online
Well, there we go. Finally, problems are resolved, and we’re on a new forum system.
So, why don’t you go check it out and talk about ARPIA2 or SFA?
I should add that, unfortunately, passwords from the previous board no longer work (well, the hashes do, but I won’t be distributing those 
). You will therefore have to request a new password.
Of course, if there are any problems, do let me know.
iTunesque: Aquaffic & iTunes 8.1
In iTunes 8.1, Apple has taken another step towards using PNGs as its main source of image support, and this new format serves as an excuse for the fact that this update for Aquaffic comes a few days after iTunes 8.1 became available for download.
Here is a small updater for these resources, also available from the iTunesque page.
Arpia forum troubles
For those who visit the Arpia forum, it is currently down. The reason is that I have encountered substantial problems relating to the database and to the templates, and am therefore in the process of trying to re-install the whole thing.
I’m afraid all access to the forum will be cut until I can fix this.
SFA’ers and ARPIA2′ers, I would suggest finding temporary shelter back on the EV Nova boards. Or you can use this post or the ARPIA2 page to discuss your woes.
The MacBooks have landed
PC makers, run! The cause is lost: Mac laptops rule the world!
While this statement may be somewhat exaggerated (ever so slightly), it is based on the ultimate proof: my observations.
During my first year at university, back in September 2004, there were probably 10 laptops present during lectures, while we were 300 students in our first year of Law. Laptops were marginal, as they have been for many a year in universities in Continental Europe, where courses are often given ex cathedra and aren’t highly interactive.
ARPIA2 update, and yet another new song
Update time: ARPIA2.1.1 fixes a number of bugs and adds a couple of mini-features (almost invisible, but pleasant nonetheless), and includes long overdue updates to the in-game music (especially “Adieu”). Download the updated version from the ARPIA2 page.
Thoughts to be read worldwide
A question that nagged at my mind a few times these past months was what makes people use Twitter, WordPress and other such services.
Why blog? Why tweet? Why change status every day on Facebook?
My analysis is biased, as I favour blogs over Twitter pages and Facebook activity, but I might as well post my thoughts. Who knows, they might some day be read worldwide.
A little icon order
A few days ago, MacThemes user spiralstairs released a set of Finder background images, entitled Shelves. Tell you what, it turns out it was just what I needed to change the look of my Leopard.
What’s the purpose of Shelves? It makes your Finder look as ordered as a nice, clean shelf of documents. And with a few tricks, you can apply that look to all your folders.
Exams finished; Lemmings too!
On this day, the sixteenth of January of the year 2009, I bear great news for the unwashed few: the Lemmings have been vanquished. It took me well over a decade, but I finally mastered the art of construction and forward-thinking well enough to beat them.
And finally, the exam period has come to a full stop. At least, temporarily. Though that’s hardly news compared to beating Lemmings!
Clueless spam
Every now and again, I take the time to glance at spam messages. And once in a while, there’s a jewel of ignorance that shines forth.
Case in point: “we have been authorised by the newly appointed UN Secretary General [...] to officially inform you that your pending inheritance sum of $3.6M [...] ready to be sent to you as to avoid all the omplications you may be passing your attempt to claim your funds from the African banks [...]“.
The omitted “c” in “…omplications” and the lack of sense “omplications you may be passing your attempt to claim” aside, I have to say I love the idea.
The UN Secretary General deals with inheritance (UNO = “ur nan OD’ed”, i.e. your grandma overdosed).
And there is such a thing as “the African banks” (yes, Africa is one single united country).
I love spam.
A few statistics
I was looking at my website’s statistics, and thought I might share some of them here. It’s nothing phenomenal, given that this is still very much a “low-profile” website, but it might be interesting tidbits of knowledge for some.
I must admit I’ve been somewhat startled by some of these statistics.