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Playing ISO Images on Ubuntu

So it use to be that you could simply double-click on an ISO image and have it automatically launch Totem. Assuming the ISO contained an image of a DVD filesystem, it would start to play the movie. This convenient feature has been replaced in Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) with the equally convienent feature of mounting the ISO image as another drive.

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Fixing My Email

A recent spam email from the folks at http://fixoutlook.org inspired me to reconsider what really is wrong with email. If I were to list the things about email that frustrate me the most, the arrival of unwanted messages from sources like this group are probably at the top of my list.

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Microsoft Virtual Storefronts

Microsoft has decided to pursue commercial stores, presumably these would be located in strategic markets and would allow consumers to purchase software and various PC accessories. While they are obviously borrowing the idea from Apple, it may prove difficult for Microsoft to execute.

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Annual 2009 Predictions

It’s that time of the year again, and this year I thought it might be worth reviewing my 2008 predictions to help put my thoughts on next year in perspective.

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Windows Genuine Disadvantage

For anyone running a pirated copy of Microsoft Windows, the update to Service Pack 3 (SP3) will be thwarted by Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA). Unfortunately, this may affect as much as 20% of all legitimate Windows users and will subsequently inundate you with a frequent reminder that your Windows may be invalid. Read Windows Genuine Disadvantage >>