
Posted in Updates on 16th February 2002
First day of FOSDEM. Watched Stallman's opener incredulously. Wished I got more sleep, and that I had my laptop with me - especially because the programme of talks was somewhat light today. Drifted off early into Bruxelles and had food. Found an Irish pub, to which Hallski, MarkMc and friends...

Posted in Updates on 15th February 2002
Early start in bright and cold weather. Trains run perfectly. Met jf at Waterloo and caught the Eurostar, which was a trainspotter's ambition fulfilled. Just prior to departure, received SMS message that the laptop had been delivered. Much relief. Met Hallski and was introduced to Uriel. Later met Geert who...

Posted in Updates on 14th February 2002
Well, my lowered expectations were surpassed. The parcel was delivered to my office, rejected by the receptionist, delivered and signed for at the Town Hall, and has now totally disappeared, leaving me unable to claim from Parcelforce or the sender ("We delivered it") or from my employer ("At your own...