Went 2 weeks ago they now have tickets you purchase online for a timeslot so queues were not very large. Although there is another queue on the second level to go right to the top! Cool thing was you did not need to print out tickets could just scan barcode from iPhone.

Wix is msbuild compatible easy to automate via build server and fast. Source control friendly. Steep learning curve, XML configuration not drag and drop friendly, although there are some open source GUI tools. You can do most things and is highly configurable. Visual studio installer can only build via vs, has some quirks. Also just found out they are dropping support and replacing with install shield lite. Can't blame them was not a fan https://twitter.com/kevindente/status/25421666162

Haave you tried Flickr? They have unlimited storage for photos. Especially if u r generating 2gb per month.

Regarding symbolic links could you not use the Subversion externals <a href="http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/ch07s03.html">http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/ch07s03.html</a>[<a href="http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/ch07s03.html" target="_blank" title="New Window">^</a>] where you can ink 2 repositories together Eg Common code repository C and then A and B would share this reference. Also regarding not exposing certain api's from a common set just have another layer in between that can pick and choose which common apis are exposed to A or B clients. If you were using C sharp you could use the internal's access modifier and then the internals visible to property if you wanted more separation of libraries. David

Regarding symbolic links could you not use the Subversion externals http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/ch07s03.html[^] where you can ink 2 repositories together Eg Common code repository C and then A and B would share this reference. Also regarding not exposing certain api's from a common set just have another layer in between that can pick and choose which common apis are exposed to A or B clients. If you were using C sharp you could use the internal's access modifier and then the internals visible to property if you wanted more separation of libraries. David Ooops replied to wrong post was suppose to be on PIEBALDconsult link

I have a friend who thought I might know a thing or 2 about building electronics.....which I don't. Could anyone give me some guidance which I shall pass on. Thanks David Friends question: I'm doing a bit of charity work with a local college based on Dragon's Den, we are getting 6 groups of kids to come up with one business idea per group and pitch to a group of business men at the Tricycle theatre for £1,000 to start the venture. My group has come up with a gaming keyboard. Loads on the market but this one is designed to be cheap and basic; under a tenner if possible! So I'm trying to figure out how much it would cost to make a mini keyboard with half a dozen keys only!

John M. Drescher wrote:

That will save an enormous amount of space with subversion.

I did not mean that having separate repositories would save space. I was more coming from the angle that it is easier to then archive unused repositories and delete them as opposed to what I have seen in some companies that have 1 repository and all their projects dumped into this, and wondering why the repository is so large.

For starters have differing projects in separate repositories. As for history I would probably keep the lot disk space is cheap < 10p per GB. Or archive it if necessary.

Bittorrent? You could also use http://www.bitlet.org/[^] so user does not have to install client, have not used myself so not sure about speed.

Use a good source control system Eg Subversion and learn about branching your code.

I agree with your points the last couple of years I usually make sure at the very least the contract I sign has all the above clauses but know that even that is not water tight. I usually have short term contracts 3-6 months so I would think I am less prone to scrutiny.

Limited company is fairly straight forward if you have an Accountant, which I prefer as I am in total control of all finances. All recruitment agencies have contract wording that covers you from IR35 although how this plays out in court I have no idea. Keep in mind other managed companies eg Parasol take their cut which may work out more than having a good accountant. Another option I have heard of is to setup a company via Isle of Mann etc and pay even lower tax rates, all the rich do it so why not us.

I can also recommend O2(they bought BE internet), I have been with them for the last 4-5 years in London and their product and support is top notch. And they don't do bandwidth throttling they just increase capacity :)

The way I usually get around US export restrictions is to buy off Ebay.com(US site) there are retailers who are willing to turn a blind eye to these restrictions, and the prices are usually cheaper.

I prefer option 1. Developers can continue implementing the next set of features without disruption Eg they don't have to wait for someone to create a new branch for them to switch to. Theoretically when you have made the release branch you would hope that there are only minor bug fixes and not major re-factorings this will allow easier merging back to the trunk. The possible downside I see with option 2 is that you have a lot of branches to manage, and also merge. However for big features/fixes that will take a long time to implement a branch is recommended. David

You could try exFat this is a new microsoft format designed for thumb drives and is more efficient than NTFS. Natively supported by Vista/Windows 7 and drivers can be obtained for XP.

O2 bought out bethere.co.uk who were started by Swedes(I think) and provide the internet service for O2. I have been with BE for about 3-4 years in London, there internet speeds and reliability are great, as well as their service and technical support. Go for it!

Dalek Dave wrote:

I wanna go to NZ

Definitely, after living in London for the last 6 years, my plans are to head back to NZ next year and catch up on some much needed sun and beach time.

When I was in New York on holiday last year, I was amazed they had the Onion newspaper(for free from those newspaper boxes). Would much rather read than Onion than the Metro or London shite papers they hand out on the tube.

You are a sadist if a fellow developer has to maintain said code, and you derive pleasure from their pain :-D