Snowy Trees

OS Quest Trail Log #58: Snow Edition

The first two months of the year are just about history and there hasn't been much activity on the Quest. There haven't been any changes to my Ubuntu Home Server, but it has gotten some heavy use and I'm reaching an inflection point where I'll have to make a decision. Then there was the recent replacement of my Motorola Droid with the Verizon iPhone. As if the iPhone didn't give me enough Apple products, I also just added a 13" Macbook Air to my collection. Read the rest »

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Why I Got The Verizon iPhone

Continuing the disturbing trend I started with the iPad, I pre-ordered the Verizon iPhone once it was available. There was a lot written about whether or not there would be a rush to the Verizon iPhone once it became available. I guess you could say I was part of the rush so I might as well get specific as to why. Read the rest »

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Windows 7 Service Pack 1

Microsoft unleashed Windows 7 Service Pack 1 today, making it available (but not defaulted to install) through Windows Update. I went ahead and installed it on all my Windows installations, both physical and virtual. The installation through Windows Update went without a hitch. Read the rest »