March 6th, 2010
Collected my new PC today and busy getting it configured. This is my first desktop so I’m seriously stoked. It’s no super computer, but it’s a darn lot faster when it comes to rendering than my notebook.
I’m running Core 2 Duo 2.93 Ghz, 4Gb RAM, 500GB HDD – OS, 160GB – Slave, Nvidia Geforce 9800GT 256bit 1024 GDR3 and a 23 inch full HD LG display and Windows 7 64bit.
I’m looking forward to getting into all of the design work I’ve been wanting to, but never had the patience to do on any of my notebooks. Already playing around in blender a bit, I can seriously appreciate the benefits of a dedicated graphics card.
Now to start saving for atleast a 256Gb SSD to use for my OS and apps and then re-purpose the 500GB for storage. I’d also dig to add another graphics card and an additional monitor, but we’ll see, maybe the iPad launches in SA before that.
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March 2nd, 2010
The first phase of our revamp started today and is already almost finished. It’s awesome to have the additional space and be able to talk to Deon without walking outside or picking up the phone.
The place was full of dust but the maintenance crew did a neat and quick job breaking down the inside wall and have cleaned up most of the dust already, which is great.
We’ll hopefully have our air conditioning and flooring installed soon and then our desks. Looking forward to see the changes and an improvement in productivity.
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February 9th, 2010
I’m one month older and Google launches Buzz. I think this is what many of us have been waiting for. Buzz is integrated directly into Gmail and can import a numerous amount of other life streams.
Buzz is new and will probably take a while to stabilise but already it feels as if it will be adopted very quickly and I presume that it will draw more people to the Gmail platform.
I am glad to see the integration with Google Profiles, this is going to make Profiles more relevant and content rich.
If you’re not on Gmail yet the now is the time to open an account. I recommend Gmail to all of my clients as a system to keep track of all of your various mail identities and manage your digital life. Once you’ve got a Gmail account check out all of the other services offered by Google, most of them are also available directly on your mobile phone which is great.
Tags: Concepts, Development, Internet, Social, Technology
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January 9th, 2010
Today I reach a quarter century, damn has it been that long. It’s nice to be typing this on my Dell and not my old Acer, it’s amazing what a different experience it is working on a new computer. I hope that I can write about my next birthday on a MacBook Pro or at least sitting at a proper desk in a nice comfy chair, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
The past twenty five years have been full of learning and a lot of work, not always doing stuff I wanted to but nonetheless earning some money and learning about business and dealing with issues and people. This year looks promising and I’m excited about all of the opportunities that lie ahead both personally and for MyEcommerce.
Amelia and I started off the day in a mad rush to get ready for Daniel and Marile’s wedding. For some bizarre reason, weddings always seem to invoke a form of natural chaos, even if it’s not your own wedding. The day was perfect, not a cloud in the sky, they had their service at the Moederkerk and their reception at one of the halls at Saasveld. The food was cool and they had the most awesome pumpkin dumplings in a caramel sauce and some really great desert too. Amelia and I left the wedding stuffed and jealous.
I hope that by next birthday I’ll be driving something with four wheels and hopefully be closer towards achieving my endless list of goals.
Tags: Birthday, Party, Social, Wedding
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January 6th, 2010
Today sees our team grow to ten. MyEcommerce now has a dedicated hardware and networking team, Social Media Management and SEO team and a lot of fresh project ideas.
Welcome to Craig, Ryan, Dereck, Donald, Gerard, Nicholas and Kobus. Gregg and I look forward to working with you.
On a ownership level, MyEcommerce has now restructured and Deon Steyn now holds a 30% interest, Tienie & Gesie van der Merwe own a 10% interest, Gregg and I each own 30%. Welcome to Deon, Tienie and Gesie, we look forward to some exciting new projects.
Once everyone has settled into the new year, we will be rolling out a range of new product offerings.
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