Index of Documents on this Server in OpenDocument Format (ISO/IEC 26300)

This page lists all the documents on this server that are available in OpenDocument Format (ISO/IEC 26300). In most cases these documents are also available as web pages. If so, the URLs will be listed at the end of the description.

Documents in OpenDocument format may be processed by an increasing number of applications, including:

• OpenOffice.org 2.0 +
• OpenOffice.org 1.1.5
• Star Office 8.0 +
• KOffice 1.4 +

This page will now check to see if you have an OpenDocument browser plugin. If you have a plugin, you should be able to open the documents below directly into your browser window. If not, you should download the document and open with an OpenDocument enabled program in the usual way.

Linux on an Extensa 502 T

This is a description of how to get Linux running on an Acer Extensa 502T. When this document was written, it could be a little tricky to get Linux running on some Laptops, and this document describes a few of the tricks required to obtain a satisfactory installation on this particular model. Nowadays, of course, installation is just a question of putting the CD in the drive and clicking install, but this document is kept here for historical interest. [Web Page]

The Open Weather Project

This project attempts to define a framework that allows a network of weather recording stations to be built, and eventually connected into a net that will generate weather forecast data and present it on the web. [Web Page]

RDF Site Summary 1.0 Modules: Weather Station

When RSS 1.0 is used to dissemenate data from a weather station, this module provides additional information about the feed only of interest to specialist clients, such as information about the exact location of the station and information about the accuracy of the data. [Web Page]

Transfer Function Plotter

Software to plot amplifier transfer functions for weather transducers. [Web Page]

Building the Ultimate Student Workstation

I have two daughters at university at the present time, and both of them are in need of a new computer. This paper records my attempts at making the Ultimate Student Workstation. Well perhaps not, on the budget available, but at least a solid machine that will be good for work and play. [Web Page]

Placeholder File

Notes on building a new workstation. [Web Page]

Using the iRiver iFP-790 with GNU/Linux

Tips on using the iRiver iFP-790 music player with GNU/Linux systems. [Web Page]

Tales from the Shed...

In the fifties, it was every young boy's dream to become an engine driver. [Web Page]

Grumpy Old Rabbit

My goodness, I'm a Grumpy Old Rabbit today... [Web Page]