I know I’m not supposed to click on my own Google ads, but I couldn’t resist checking out one for Heaven’s Mail. The service promotes itself as an “Eternal Portal” providing an online memorial which survives when you don’t. You can send e-cards and email automatically from beyond the grave to remind loved ones of [...]
The past few days
I’ve been offline since Boxing Day apart from some email checks and one post while staying with my parents. Here’s an update: 1. We visited my parents at Moe. It’s awfully hot everywhere at the moment, and the Latrobe Valley was no exception. After a couple of nights, Juliet and I went to Melbourne for [...]
Website spam

Web spam has become more sophisticated as the control methods improve. I closed down some sections on this web site because I couldn’t be bothered fighting it. Some examples here and on other sites that I run include: 1) My former links directory kept getting automated spam submissions, even though approval was required before links [...]
Columba Mail worth a look

I’ve come across a relatively new, open source email client based on Java called Columba. “Columba is an email client written in Java, featuring a user-friendly graphical interface with wizards and internalionalization support. Its a powerful mail management tool with features to enhance your productivity and communication.” I’m finishing the reinstallation of Windows XP on [...]