Of course, there can be some gotcha’s! SQL Server doesn’t allow for autonumber fields, so there has to be a work around. Let’s see if this does it… It does! 😉 Continue reading

Sophos1 is now being hosted on the new Datawise Computing dedicated server! This gives complete control over how the web server runs and means that only web sites designed by me are on this space. It should give better performance for those sites that need it, along with the flexibility of installing and running our… Continue reading

Sometimes you spend more time on infrastructure than front end. The Datawise Computing web sites are a case in point. Having identified a requirement for dedicated server hosting has led to all sorts of fun and games. Now I have been introduced to the joys of DNS servers and look forward to the prospect of… Continue reading

Just couldn’t resist this photo. The family went to the Knowsley Safari Park a couple of days ago. This is Sandra asking an attendant for the way out! This cheap immigrant labour is getting way out of hand… Continue reading

I’d forgotten just how fast the Opera browser is. Having used Firebird as browser of choice recently I’ve been surprised at just how spritely Opera feels in comparison. Must have a good look at my favourite sites of the moment to see how they look. One big disadvantage of course is that there’s no Stumbleupon… Continue reading