Feb 11th, 10
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My ancient old knackered laptop (recently upgraded with a brand new 1Gb stick of RAM) had been running Ubuntu for a number of years, and was getting to the point where a OS re-install was necessary. I’ve been getting increasingly annoyed with the university wireless not playing nicely – so decided to give Windows 7 a try (since I can get it nice and free!)
Install was a breeze, OS booted fine first time, all drivers found and installed by Windows Update – apart from one…
Seems I was stuck with the 640×480 VGA resolution driver, Intel doesn’t think their 8XXGM series drivers work well with 7. Never fear – a bit of Googling revealed this site: http://www.groundstate.net/855GMWin7.html, which contains instructions for tricking 7 into installing the old drivers! Result! Although Seb may have had a slight point on this weeks Tech 107 (episode 3) about Macs being easier due to them not needing separate driver install. Ah well.
So – I’m now officially off Linux and 100% Windows again. Lets see how long it lasts this time!
Jun 4th, 08
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Right now, I have 26 hours until my next exam (Computing CP4), yet I am sat blog posting! What a mistake-a to make-a!
Anyway, I’ve now done 5 exams, and have another 8 left to go. Only 13 days left though! They do like to cram these exams into a nice small space of time!
Since I’ve finished school, I’ve discovered PKR – a 3D poker game that you play from your computer over t’internet against other people. It’s quite addictive – and a very good waste of time! I came 112th out of 400 in a tournament last night, went all-in on a pair of Kings, the other bastard had a pair of Aces -.- Will be back in the tournament tonight, going to beat last nights record!
I’ve also discovered some more stuff, which I’ll post about later today.
Right, who wants a game of Monopoly?!
Jan 27th, 08
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I’m annoyed at my computer right now. Are there any trojans going the round right now? :S My PC seems to slow to a crawl one minute, and then be fine the next 
I think its dying/infected – and either way I want rid of it!!!
Managed to get next draft of Physics coursework done this weekend – but then the bloody printer ran out of ink, and I’ve got none spare Have to wait for a Viking order to come through now!!! At least I’ve got an excuse for not doing Computing coursework though 
Hehe
I’m fed up of Poynton. That’s enough said on the matter, although things are looking up slightly! School still blows though…
Thats about it for my life at the moment… interesting isn’t it?!
Sep 13th, 07
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Just completed the latest Mod that I’ve found (Half-life 2: Riot Act)… absolutely amazing!
Got about 3 hours gameplay out of this – simply unreal for a freebie! My hat any any other headwear goes off to the developers! Would post a link, but I can’t remember it… its late and I can’t be bothered googling (yes I’m that tired, see next post)
Saw today that HL2:Episode 2 is up for pre-order… in part of "The Orange Box".
This contains:
- Half-life 2 (already have)
- Half-life 2: Episode One (already have)
- Half-life 2: Episode Two (point of buying this package)
- Portal (No idea, looks like more puzzles and less shooting – will give it a crack before slating this one)
- Team Fortress 2 (not bothered, was really into TFC, but they seem to have ruined it)
All for the low low price of… $44.95 (about £22.50 ish)
I don’t really agree with the added things, I would like to be able to get EP2 on its own really, but for £22.50, I don’t mind too much. Providing it really is £22.50. Will probably be more like £40 in this country. Sound fair to you?
Anywho, its out in just over a month (October 10th I believe). I will be ordering my copy. I’m that ruddy dedicated!
Update: Just had a look on Play.com. RRP £34.99 (told you so…) but they’re doing it for £26.99… reasonable (ish).