Monthly Archives: December 2008

Windows XP running on Ubuntu

Posted on December 28, 2008 by 1Earth

I’ve just managed a setup, which if I didn’t see or do it for myself, I wouldn’t believe it: I’m running Windows XP inside Ubuntu like another program. If you’ve spent any amount of time on this blog, you will … Continue reading →

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Yet another Internet Explorer Bug

Posted on December 17, 2008 by 1Earth

“What’s this Firefox?”, asks a friend as he clicks on the new icon I put on the desktop of his fresh install of Windows XP.  “It’s a web browser”, I say, intentionally not ending my sentence with ‘like Internet Explorer’. … Continue reading →

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The Day the Plot Stood Still

Posted on December 13, 2008 by 1Earth

Last night I saw The Day the Earth Stood Still, apparently it had an updated message.  I’m not one for movie reviews, but as an undisputed eco-warrior, I have things to say. I didn’t enjoy it.  I didn’t enjoy it … Continue reading →

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How To Get HIV – Know The Facts & Stop The Prejudice

Posted on December 1, 2008 by 1Earth

Today is World AIDS day, the day to spread awareness to stop the prejudice and also to stop the spread of the infection. Prejudice against HIV Positive people are rooted in the same things as other prejudices – fear, which … Continue reading →

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It’s the last month of 2008

Posted on December 1, 2008 by 1Earth

The clock struck midnight (that was over an hour ago) and my computer’s clock said it’s Monday, December 1. Where has the year gone?  So much has happened. Anyway, far from this being a soppy sentimental post about what was … Continue reading →

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