tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58290262011-08-01T15:31:20.103-07:00My Blog, My World - all about ScottK. If you believe that, I have some oceanfront property in Idaho to sell you...Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523698293488371815noreply@blogger.comBlogger241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829026.post-18929236904084300402010-04-05T21:44:00.000-07:002010-04-05T22:30:54.020-07:00

(Note: When indicated, this is an ECHO of a blog posting from another blog of mine - I try to keep them separate, but occasionally I feel the need to increase the bandwidth of the message posted - Thanks!)April 05, 2010.MSI files, the C:\Windows\Installer directory, and other Windows things – Part 1Hello, all!!I know that I’ve been very dilatory in posting anything on my blog for some time now,

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(Note: This is an Blog-Echo from my Live Spaces blog shown in the "Link:" above)Well, the genius-pool at Comcast has decided to prove, yet again, to the world that monkeys with typewriters can make better business decisions than their senior management. Comcast, in ther utterly poor use of brain-cells has decided to block ALL customers of NameZero, The Well (one of the oldest ISPs in existence),

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Well, it finally came - the long-anticipated Microsoft Permatemps Settlement Check - but WHAT A LET-DOWN!It wasn't as much as I had hoped for, but enough to at least get our bills current. To be honest, it was a little bit of a let-down to get alot less than what we were hoping for, but we're thankful for what we did get and that it will keep us from having to file for bankruptcy while the

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**man-synched from Alter-Blog**In a scenario reminiscent of the movie "Wall Stret", Level3 shunted all Internet traffic coming from one of it's peering point peers, Cogent, claiming that the bandwidth that Cogent was using at that peering point was excessive, and that Level3 wanted to charge more for that increase in bandwidth.Since Level3's stock performance has been sour and their quarterly

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**man-synched from Alter-Blog**Well, the word came down a few days ago, but the long wait is finally over...I'M GETTING MY MONEY FROM THE MICROSOFT CLASS-ACTION SUIT!!!Microsoft Permatemps payoutIn case you weren't aware, there was a class-action suit against Microsoft that was filed in 1993 in behalf of those of us who worked at Microsoft as contractors (aka "perma-temps") through temp agencies

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**man-synched from Alter-Blog**Well, this week there was a slight rumbling on the Internet - thousands of users unable to connect-up to the popular p2p network known as "WinMX" ( http://www.winmx.com - DEAD LINK). The RIAA fired off what is probably not the last in a salvo of "Cease-and-desist" letters to a number of p2p networks requesting that they shut-down their operations due to rampant

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--man-synched from Alter-Blog--Wow - yet another cool web app recommended by Mr. Scoble at this linkIt's called Plazes - and it's yet another entry into a new facet of the Internet & The Web called "location awareness". Microsoft has their "Microsoft Locator", and that's kinda nice and has some possibilities.Go check it out - I already have and will start experimenting with this shortly.--S

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Well, I've been reminded by "davidz" on WebChat that my blogs are out-of-sync...so...Please forgive me - and please ignore the man behind the curtain!Updates from The Alter-Blog coming soon!--Scott

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Well, I'm still alive - if you wondered where I had gone to or if we had slipped-off the face of the world, we haven't...yet.When I tried to start my consulting business down in the Vancouver, WA area I had no idea that my physical maladies would rear their ugly heads in such a violent fashion:1) The radiculopathy / neuropathy in my leg does not seem to be getting any better and in fact seems to

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When I started this blog a little over a year ago, I decided that I wasn't going to post any "personal" stuff about things going on in my life, but at this time I feel it necessarry to reach-out to the many friends I have on the Net for their help.We (meaning My Family) are in desperate times - here's a quick synopsis of what is going on:1) Back and Leg condition not getting any better and

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The most excellent people at MSDN"s Channel 9 are having a contest: The winner gets a pass and airfare & accomodations at this years Professional Developer's Conference (PDC). Their requirement is that you post the reasons why you want to attent the PDC...so....here we go!I've been a staunch supporter of Microsoft in a wide variety of forums and ways - from Slashdot to NeoWin. My support of

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Well, it looks like I've been selected as a "VIP" to attend the Windows x64 Launch Event and WinHEC 2005 in Seattle - I'm definitely honored, but not sure exactly what Microsoft means by a "VIP". I'm a full-fledged supporter of Microsoft and all of their products and believe that Windows x64 is going to be yet another massive milestone in computing capabilities.With my new business concern, I'm

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Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek Blogger Robert Scoble is an Evangelist at Microsoft, and has an excellent blog. He gives some unique looks inside Microsoft and how things truely operate there. Being a former contractor at the Redmond Campus back in 1991, 1992 and 1995/1996, I'm keenly aware of how things function at the developer/tester arena, but being an Evangelist at Microsoft seems to be a whole

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Well, the election is all over - sorry that I haven't posted any political whit or humor in this blog, but my life has been somewhat busy over the last few months: - Birth of my son, Grant Lewis Kindorf. http://users.adelphia.net/~scottkin/images/grant1.jpg - he's in the hospital, dealing with some premature birth issues but doing well. - New Business/Company is taking off - Retiring from

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Yet more trouble with XP SP2: Win XP SP2 'turns Firewire 800 into Firewire 100' Is SP2 a good thing? More to come, as usual...

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Looks like Windows XP SP2 is going to cause a few headaches -specifically with things like DivX: The problem with Windows XP SP2 More to follow...

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Well, today the crap has hit the fan here a Slashputz. I went to post an article and got this: Due to excessive bad posting from this IP or Subnet, comment posting has temporarily been disabled. If it's you, consider this a chance to sit in the timeout corner . If it's someone else, this is a chance to hunt them down. If you think this is unfair, please email moderation@slashdot.org with your

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If there is one set of universal truths, this must be included in the set: Persistence Pays! Although it's been over 2 years since I've been gainfully employed, I can now announce that the work-drought is over - somewhat. I'm currently working under contract to help a web-based PC Parts supplier to help clean-up their parts-list-driven database for inclusion into their online parts list - it's

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Well, a lot has been happening here, so it's time for an update: 1) The plans for the new company are firming-up. We're currently looking for funding, and possibly some Government Research grants. VC seems to be flowing a bit better now, since the economy seems to be picking-up, so we're hopefull in getting the resources we need to get this thing off the ground and flying. 2) My Back seems to

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Well, another year is upon us - time for us to take stock of the previous year, make those "New Years Resolutions" that end-up being so tough to keep and try to make the World a little bit better for all. Best Wishes to one and all, and hopes for a prosperous 2004!! Scott

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Well, I think it's time for an update to the ole' Journal. (Stress Levels included) Still recovering from the back surgery mentioned in the last posting. The correct name for the procedure is: "Two-Level Instrumented Interbody Spinal Fusion with Allograph" Info about this procedure: Instrumented Fusion - PLIF and ALIF Techniques - http://www.coloradospineinstitute.com/treatment/

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Ok - it's about time that I clear up a few scandalous misconceptions that a whole bunch of people have about my feelings towards the Malaysian users on irc.webchat.org. It's very simple: I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM WITH THE REGULARY, RULES-FOLLOWING USERS ON IRC.WEBCHAT.ORG. I HAVE MANY MALAYSIAN FRIENDS ON WEBCHAT, AND I DO *NOT* HATE ANY OF OUR MALAYSIAN USERS WHO FOLLOW OUR NETWORK'S RULES.

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Well, after many failed attempts, I have FINALLY had an article submitted to Slashdot accepted and posted! It's just a small one, but a fairly important one dealing with the first successful launch/firing of a rocket powered by what's known as an "Aerospike" engine. Read the post, if you wish, at: http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/09/27/2233243&mode=thread&tid=134&tid=160 Peace.

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Well, this is the first entry in my first-ever "blog"! Why do a "blog"? I was asked by many of my friends on the Internet why I didn't have one - which made me think the very same thing. So, I'm deciding to try-out this thing called a "blog" and see what happens. Since I'm in the throws of starting a new consulting firm while looking for other "business opportunities" I can't guarantee that

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