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Default Application in Ubuntu Lucid

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Brian

It is always the simple things that seem to annoy. I’m still using Lucid (10.04) quite happily but was unhappy with the PDF reader.  I discovered that Foxit (my widows preferred reader) does have a Linux version though it seems … Continue reading →

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KeePass2 on Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Brian

I have been trying all weekend to get KeePass to run in Lucid. It seems the problem is that 2.18 is not compatible with Mono. I eventually tried this method which failed with 2.18, but worked with 2.17.  I have Mono … Continue reading →

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Plans are in

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Brian

Yes the plans were registered on the 25th.  If you want a peek try this link http://planning.westlothian.gov.uk/WAM133/showCaseFile.do?action=show&appType=Planning&appNumber=0763/FUL/11  

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Two Steps Forward – One back

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Brian

Well the plans for the house were completed Friday before last and submitted to WLC planning department.  I do feel a little bit rushed over this somehow and still concerned that it may be too big but we need to … Continue reading →

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A New Name

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Brian

One of the things Karen has suggested is to name the house Yellowstruther.  This is the old name for this patch of land so it seems appropriate.  Many of the old OS maps are available on-line and after a quick … Continue reading →

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