Happy new year everyone!
I hope that all my friends and family will have a better new year than 2009. So here’s to 2010!
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Moved!
I have successfully moved my blog to a non-commercial host. Let’s see how well it works.
Open Mail Relays
If you run a mail server for your organization or for fun, you should ensure that spammers don’t use your server to propagate their trash. Here’s a link that will check for you and give you the results in minutes:
BBSes in Saudi Arabia
From the days gone by, here’s a screen shot of BBSes that used to exist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (circa 1995). At that time, I was one of the few folks at my school who had a FAX modem. It was a blazing fast one at that, a whopping 14.4kbps! Sadly, since I lived at a private company compound, the PBX line quality was less than stellar sometimes. Yet, it was a fun and innocent time when logging onto BBSes meant that a whole new world of communication was now open to you. Internet e-mail was also available which was very exciting. I think my e-mail address used to be something like FirstName.LastName@MidEastBBS.com.
My favourite BBS at that time was run by a fellow named Mamdoh Al-Oqiel. It was called MidEast Connection BBS. It was invite only, so the quality level of people who frequented there was fairly good. From there, I made a few friends that I still keep in touch till this day. One of whom I have only spoken to over the phone, and e-mail only.
Here’s a snap shot of the DOS application I used to use way back then:
10 Misconceptions About Islam
While I am not very religious, I found this interesting article on 10 misconceptions about Islam. Everyone owes it to themselves to read it, whether you belong to the faith or not. Comments are welcome.
Getting Things Done
An good article on how to organize yourself using a few simple rules. Includes an easy to understand flow chart, that in my opinion should be printed and stuck in your office! Read more here.
Google to take over the world
Saw this very interesting flash movie on Google, Microsoft and Amazon. Check it out.
Crocodile Hunter has died
The naturalist Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) has died. He truly loved what he did, and it is sad that he has died while filming a documentary. He was srung through the heart by a stingray.
Check here below for more details. But he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.