I know some of you don't appreciate my "technical posts", but I am due for one, and you haven't heard about the MacBook in awhile :)
As most of you know I have recently switched from PC to my MacBook... Here is a link from Chris Pirillo that discusses 50 reasons to switch. I have made the switch almost completely, however, I have a few apps that require Windows. I have decided to utilize VMWare Fusion to provide me a Windows environment to run those apps... It is quite versatile, because you can specify individual applications to run versus always running the full desktop. I am just starting with it, but I currently have my MS Money, and MS Visio available to me from the Mac. I decided not to install MS Office, and instead I am utilizing NeoOffice which is a port of the popular and free OpenOffice.
I tend to make the analogy that moving into a new computer is alot like moving into a new house. You tend to get the critical things setup first, and then work through the trivial stuff as time permits. I respect the amount of lost productivity that comes with a new computer, and in fact will put off an upgrade at work until the increased hardware justifies the amount of time it will take me to get myself back up and running again. Well, the switch from PC to Mac has created a huge learning curve, but at this point I can say that I have officially moved in. The last major thing was the MS Money, and after setting that up last night I think I am now good to go. I am sure I will learn new things, and make improvements along the way, but I am still thrilled with my decision to go to the MacBook, and really enjoy using it...
IT Jobs in Michigan...
I heard this on the news tonight, and had to research it further... Dow Chemical is creating 50 IT Jobs in Michigan that are going to be based in Saginaw, Midland, and Southfield. If you know anything about Michigan, the job market is horrible (especially in IT), so I would like to say kudos to Dow, and their continued investment in Michigan. Here is a link to the Press Release. I think the State of Michigan needs to work with the technology sector to attract additional IT Jobs to this area that has been so hardly hit by the decline of the Auto Industry.
New URL - yeah, I am contemplating setting one of my domains up to be my place on the net... I probably should have done this already, but I am slow on the uptake sometimes :) So, you may see a redirect coming soon... I just have too many domains that are idling, and as of right now I am very committed to the blog :)
1000+ Visitors - WHOO WHOO - I guess there are some people out there reading, so thanks to all of you, and I will do what I can to keep the content coming :) Here is my inspiration for saying WHOO WHOO the internet superstars Bubb Rubb and Lil' Sis
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
MacBook Update, VMware Fusion, IT Jobs in Michigan, New URL?, 1000+ Visitors
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The whistles go WHOOOOOO!
Nice, Joe.
I'm commenting to vote for the technical posts.
Also, I think you should get a fresh domain for the blog. You can never have too many. Besides, you should celebrate the page view mark with a new vanity domain--something flashy & fresh--like happypappy.net or something.
LMAO!! I had forgotten all about Bubb Rubb & Lil Sis! I remember Tommy would quote "That's only in the morning, you supposed to be up cooking breakfast for somebody!"
Thanks for the laughs, this was a techy post I could enjoy.
I loved the post! As for the IT jobs and Dow, that's awesome. My brother was able to get in with them and he loves it!! Maybe he can get one of those IT jobs and a nice little promotion ;). I swear the state will turn itself around. It's just going to take awhile.
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