Hi Peter,

I offered that as an impartial legal guidance to what is an oft
misunderstood facet of the planning practice. I am not an expert but
have been engaged in such issues on my own behalf and decided to employ
an expert to handle mine.

The Linux issue is a subject of interesting debate. I am in no way an
expert computer buff but I got started with a thing called MK14 back in
the pre-ZX80 days. I think that around Ipswich/Felixstowe/Martlesham
etc. in those days there was at least one person (usually a radio
amateur) experimenting with just about every processor type.

A lot of us were "ex-duffle coat wearers" and doing things
'off-the-mainstream' and making mistakes - but learning.

Ok, there may be an argument about Linux desktops vs. Windows desktops
but how much does that really matter? Apart from the clumsiness involved
in trying to run a few bits of legacy application software, Linux
provides almost all of the functionality I need at a very low cost. If
Bill Gates is so wedded to the idea that the whole PC world should only
run his OS and applications why is he not also turning out the hardware
- or is that the next step -"Totalitarian Computing Inc.". 
Windows has its place but it's nice to step outside and breath the real
air. Apart from the world of servers etc. (which I do agree it's well
suited to) Linux does also seem to be the highly acceptable basis for a
growing number of "connected" technologies.
I will certainly grant the point that Microsoft have made major
contributions to the availability of computing in many fields but I
think it must also be conceded that clever marketing and ruthless use of
patent and copyright law have been factors.

Anyway 'nuff of that

73 




 On Tue, 2012-05-08 at 19:49 +0100, Peter Dodd wrote:
> Hi Pat,
> Thanks for the information on CLUED - mos interesting. As I previously 
> mentioned my mast has planning permission with some restrictions, which 
> I now ignore.
> I feel inclined to let sleeping dogs lie because I can use the mast just 
> when I like. On the other hand an unfettered planning arrangement would 
> be nice - I will have to give it a bit a thought.
> I have just joined a local computer club under the auspices of the U3A, 
> whose main interest is Linux. From what you say such a move might be timely.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Peter, G3LDO
> > There is nothing inherently wrong with .doc but .odt tends to be the
> > native default in Open Office and Libre Office running with the Linux
> > distros on my machines. Being a Linux  and open source fan I like to do
> > my bit to promote alternatives.
> >
> > He who would be obeyed has plans to require PC manufacturers to
> > implement UEFI secure boot on certified Windows 8 machines. This could
> > if implemented result in buyers being prevented from installing or dual
> > booting other OS's. How would you like to be prevented from choosing
> > which brand of tyre you fit on your car? Or, perhaps, even which brand
> > of juice you put in your tank. Ultimately one might be unable to run
> > uncertified experimental software on a Microsoft proprietary OS. Sorry,
> > Andy but it's a 'freedom' thing that some of us oldies who wore duffel
> > coats in the 50's and 60's mumble into our real ales about.
> >
> > Anyway, herewith, a fresh attachment in .doc
> >
> > p.s The file was slightly smaller in .odt - my gut feeling says smaller
> > = more efficient !
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 

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73 es gd dx de Pat G4GVW, Nr Felixstowe, East Coast, UK