I switch between Windows, Kanotix and various live Linux CDs on my home computer. It’s something of a hobby to try different systems. One downside is that I have to set up Firefox with plugins and bookmarks each time I use a new system. A solution I should have discovered earlier is to save my [...]
Opera removes ads
The popular Opera web browser is now available without advertising. Although unobtrusive, I never liked having the ads there and used Opera infrequently. I’m now more inclined to use it on a regular basis. Like Firefox and Mozilla, it’s cross-platform and can be used in Linux or Windows. Why did they remove the ads: “Opera’s [...]
Myrtleford Saints on the charge
I went to the football in Myrtleford today and saw the Saints pummel North Albury. Living in Porepunkah it’s considered a little odd that I follow Myrtleford, rather than Bright. I have an interest in Bright football, but not to the same extent. I attribute this to my three years as editor of the Myrtleford [...]
Hazard burning fizzles
The hazard reduction burning on Mount Porepunkah has fizzled. According to my contacts at the Department of Primary Industries, conditions were too cool and wet for the burns to succeed. That’s despite the fact they started several weeks earlier than usual. I’ve previously stated my opposition to this practice and I won’t dwell on it [...]
Hazard burning continues
Mount Porepunkah is ablaze with fuel reduction burning. I thought it strange when I was passed by three utes and a truck while cycling up One Mile Creek Road on Sunday; until later the same day we saw smoke from that area while dining at Eurobin. Last night the hills were dotted with red firespots. [...]
