Successfully completed the third Tutor Marked Assignment, and really enjoyed this one. Managing Networks has always interested me and I do enjoy playing with my network at home. I am really pleased with the result from this TMA … =)

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Following on from my post late last year, there is another excellent BitTorrent client for the GNOME Desktop, and that is Deluge. To be honest with you  I had a few issues with Transmission and download speed. These issues were resolved instantly by Deluge, and I have been using this as my preferred BitTorrent Client for several months now.

Currently at version 1.1.7 it should service all your BitTorrent needs (emerge -av deluge). The only negative I have with this application is that of high CPU usage.

Update: The high CPU usage has been resolved with version 1.1.8, seems it was due to displaying the torrent speeds on the title bar of the main application window. So either upgrade to 1.18 or disable this option within the configuration options window.

Update: Another good feature of this application is the ability to import block lists into it, such as the level1.gz from http://blocklistpro.com/. This helps reduce nasties connecting to you while you are downloading your favourite Linux Distribution (Gentoo Minimal x86 / Gentoo LiveCD i686).

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With two (out of the six) assignments now completed (of the tutor marked variety), the course is starting to take it out of me a little. The current module, Managing Networks, is very interesting and is one I have been looking forward to. With working still being busy, time is an ever decreasing commodity of late.

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I have some Linux compatible PCMCIA/PCCard WiFi adapters available for purchase.  They are all in good condition (some are as new, only used for testing purposes). They are detailed below, if you require any further information then please feel free to contact me.

15 11 x Cisco Aironet 350 Series – AIR-PCM352 (AIR PCM350 Series) – PCMCIA – WEP (64/128).

3 x Cisco Aironet 350 Series – AIR-LCM352 (AIR LCM350 Series) – PCMCIA – WEP (64/128) – Without detachable antenna.

1 x Cisco Aironet 350 Series – AIR-LCM352 (AIR LCM350 Series) – PCMCIA – WEP (64/128) – With detachable antenna.

6 4 x Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g - AIR-CB21AG-E-K9 – PCCard (32bit) – WEP (64/128)/WPA/WPA2.

3 x Orinoco Gold – PC24E-H-FC (Lucent Technologies) – PCMCIA (16bit) – WEP (64/128).

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Well I have created a twitter account and added a twitter widget to the side panel (Just beneath the Categories section). You never know it may actually get used.

Update (05/05/2009) – Why on earth are people following me on Twitter ???

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The title says it all really …
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I have decided to start my studies with the Open University after a 6 year break. At the end of January I will be starting T209 – “Information and communication technologies: people and interactions“. So even less spare time on my hands to update this website.

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Update 1:
Started to go through the first module (In Touch and Informed), I seem to have forgotten how much hard work this studying while working full time is …

Update 2:

Good to see that the FirstClass Client (v8.200) works well on Linux using WINE 1.1.14.

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Work is still keeping me out of trouble. Found a nice cheap source of OBDII (On Board Diagnostic II) 16 Pin Connectors the other week and they are UK based (Devon). These connectors are well built and low priced (you will have to build your own lead though).

So if you are ever in need of ODB2 (J1962) Connectors then please consider Talk To My Car.
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