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Why do people “do” open source

My brother is taking a break from his career at the moment. He works in finance – I’m not sure of the actual details but I know it involves targets, bonuses etc. It’s a job a the heart of our … Continue reading

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OMG! The electricity bill!

The quarterly bill tumbled through the letter plate. Normally I just leave in the heap of unopened mail nearby but I decided to open it. Quarterly electricity bill – £430!! After uttering some choice expletives at high volume, I decided … Continue reading

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Garden Automation Post 2

Wow. This weekend it felt like the long and depressing winter we’ve had in the UK has finally come to an end. This has given added impetus to my automation project. I’m still testing stuff out at the moment, but … Continue reading

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