Monthly Archives: December 2009

Bookmarks for December 12th through December 17th

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Dave

Awesomeness off of the internet for December 12th to December 17th: Let’s stop talking about “backups” – “But let’s stop talking about “backups.” Doing a backup is too low a bar. Any experienced system administrator will tell you that they … Continue reading →

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Why Projects Fail: Obstacles and Solutions

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Dave

Michael Krigsman’s blog, IT Project Failures, is well worth subscribing to. He recently shared a really interesting slidedeck on how projects can go wrong, and how it can be avoided: Why Projects Fail: Obstacles and Solutions View more documents from … Continue reading →

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LocalGovCamp London is on!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Anke Holst

We’ll keep it *very* local so as to not get confused with UKGC10. This will be an all-day event on (or around) 25 Feb in partnership with IDeA. Venue will be Central London. Exact date and location tbc. Themes will … Continue reading →

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City of Angeles moves to Google Apps

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Dave

Interesting! Google Apps will also help conserve resources in the city’s Information & Technology Agency (ITA), which is responsible for researching, testing & implementing new technologies in ways that make Los Angeles a better place to live, work and play. … Continue reading →

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DavePress bookshop

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Dave

I’ve always wanted to own a bookshop. Somewhere nice and quiet, with tables to sit down and read, some sort of tea and coffee arrangement and plenty of books to browse and buy. I’m obviously not ever going to have … Continue reading →

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