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Blog posts and ramblings to chronicle my adventures in life. This may contain technology, family, business or products that I enjoy.
About
Hi, I’m Jim. A father, husband, business owner, entrepreneur, and a person who loves technology. I semi-often update this blog.
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Feel free to reach out to me with questions, contact, business ideas, projects or just a random Hello. Located in the Mitten state.
Recent Posts
Who’s cloud computing
This is an interesting article. It is discussing who’s cloud computing will you be using http://dcsblog.burtongroup.com/data_center_strategies/2008/10/waiting-for-the-other-shoe-to-drop.html
Cloud Computing
Here is a great event from rackspace talking about cloud computing http://www.rackspacecloudevent.com/ Also, some services that rackspace provides http://www.mosso.com/ – rackspace cloud hosting Rackspace Cloud Event from Sparksight on Vimeo.
Cray SuperComputer
I have always wanted a Cray computer. Even if it was just furniture in my home. I read today that they have a Windows version. Not that I would want a windows version but check out the specs. http://www.cray.com/Assets/PDF/products/cx1/CX1_brochure.pdf “Each Cray CX1 chassis can be configured with up to eight…
Google apps vs Office Live
After reading this quick article on slashdot I decided to try out Office Live again. I think I had tried it early on when they did a beta our announced it. So this morning I opened up IE on my home computer (which I don’t use that often at home)…
Mount ISO files
I often use ISO files (Live Linux cd’s, DVD ISO’s for video, DVD ISo’s for installing software.) In the past I have used tools to burn them or mount them. Recently I have been using a simple tool called virtual clone drive (http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html) It is very easy to use and…
Another win for cloud applications
Washing DC has signed with Google to deliver their office suite. Google Apps will replace MS office. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081012-washington-dc-latest-to-drop-microsoft-for-web-apps.html This is an interesting trend that is happening. Companies abandoning the need to maintain software locally on computers (office, email, etc..) and use a hosted service that only needs an internet connection….
Credit Union vs Bank
I have been a member of a credit union since my first savings account. Now that I am married we have 2 accounts at two different credit unions. I have kept my original account and deal with another local Credit Union for our primary “banking”. In all the years I…
SharePoint Development Tools – WSP Builder
I am often caught working on SharePoint and doing SharePoint development. This is an interesting task. There are a lot of options when working with SharePoint and doing development. None are really easy. Some elements of development can be done with a little tool called SharePoint Designer 2007. Designer is…