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When to use BOSCARD instead of a Project initiation document

This entry was posted in Project Management and tagged Boscard PID Project Planning Projj on July 18, 2012 by HAL

Well the simple answer is – when the solution is complex and time is short – When looking to gain support and approval for your next project, it might be worth thinking BOSCARD. The BOSCARD is a strategic planning tool used to provide the terms-of-reference for new projects. It is thought to have originated with […]

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Real VNC reaches V5

This entry was posted in Software Tips and tagged VNC on July 17, 2012 by HAL

This variant of VNC was one of the first to properly support Vista and Windows 7 so its great to see them getting ready for Windows 8. You can get it here The details are VNC 5.0 is packed with a range of updates to make things easier for you: Licenses are now cross-platform, simplifying mixed […]

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Ultramon 3.2 update

This entry was posted in Software Tips and tagged Ultramon on July 16, 2012 by HAL

Ultramon – my favourite multi monitor management tool has gotten an update to V 3.2.0 The developers advise that the details for this release are Installation Setup will upgrade your existing installation and preserve your settings (version 2.7.0 and later only) and registration information. You don’t need to uninstall your current installation of UltraMon first. […]

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A load of old Cobblers (Lane)

This entry was posted in Interesting and tagged GPS Tom Tom on July 13, 2012 by HAL

In a bid to prove its efficiency in calculating routes (shortest) between sites – the Tom Tom One outdid itself with  the selection of what can only be described as a rustic track on the way to Wendover in Buckinghamshire. This really was a case of “this thing cannot be serious” and a definite note […]

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Becoming a motion artist

This entry was posted in Interesting and tagged MotionArtist on July 12, 2012 by HAL

Picked this beta app up yesterday to take at a look at for a small marketing project I have in mind. The developers say MotionArtist is a new product with a new approach to animation. While developing MotionArtist, we are really creating an animation and interactivity product with comic creators in mind. We’re not trying […]

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Thunderbird(s) are gone !!

This entry was posted in Comment Software and tagged Mozilla Thunderbird on July 11, 2012 by HAL

After nearly choking on my coffee after reading that Mozilla are reducing their efforts on the Thunderbird email client – I spent some time trying to think of the logic behind this and other shifts from client based development. The MD of Thunderbird (the project that Mozilla carry on the development under) says   “However, […]

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Noisy fans and other short stories

This entry was posted in Interesting on July 10, 2012 by HAL

You know that line – Could you take a look at my pc for me ? You’re on holiday and haven’t fixed anything for a week so you are in withdrawal. So what seems to be the problem ? The pc – a dimension 4700 – about 6 or 7 years old – sounds like a […]

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Start saving your pennies Windows 8 is coming (soonish)

This entry was posted in Interesting and tagged Windows 8 on July 9, 2012 by HAL

Okay the long awaited and fairly well predicted annoucment that Windows 8 will be with us by the end of October – ready for the Christmas rush (but a bit late for the return to school and college). so its time to get saving and reading the pre-announcements from suppliers about the new kit that they […]

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