Monthly Archives: September 2006

Ubuntu Edgy Startup Sounds

I just discovered that the login and logout sounds in the next version of Ubuntu were composed by a fellow Hampshire Linux User Group member, Pete Savage.

They’re a bit lovely. Well done Pete, hope it makes it to the final release!

If you’re not running Ubuntu 6.10 – Edgy Eft release (which is currently still …

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popey version 2.5

The latest point-release of popey is now available. 9 months and one day in the making, released today..

Welcome to this world Sam Michael Pope, he was born on 6th September 2006 at 13:32 BST.

A right bruiser, weighing in at an eye-watering 9lb 13.5oz (that’s 4.47Kg for metric fans), both he and mother are fit, …

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Addictive Google Image Labeler Game or More Ways to Waste Time Online

Stumbled upon this great little “game” at Google. You play against someone else online of Googles choosing – you don’t select who you play against. You get shown a picture and have a time limit in which to type words or tags to describe the image. If you and the other person type the …

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Things we have done to bring on childbirth

As you may or may not know, Clare is pregnant with our second child. It’s due on the 5th September, but Clare’s getting a little impatient. Here’s what we’ve tried to bring it on..

Go for a brisk walk
Eat a curry
Drink pineapple juice

Suggestions welcome.

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