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Had a package waiting for me yesterday as well. Wasn't expecting the customised envelope, nice touch. Thanks.

The announcement most sites are getting this news from is at The Steam Universe is expanding

Email now on it's way. Thanks

I think when I last packaged Python (version 3.4) I just had to import the MSI directly into the CC4 management console. If you've not done this before download the python MSI and from the management console go to File -> Import -> Package. Choose CC3 package and browse for the downloaded MSI installer (you will need to change the file type drop down from CC3 package to All files to see the MSI file). Then just adjust any package properties eg. operating system type etc.

We have been rolling out an Ubiquity Unifi Video system this month. On first impressions the price and hardware seems reasonable. The software is whats letting the system down but the support forums mention an Android/iOS app coming soon and a revamped version of the management software in a few months. If your building would suit a DIY install it might be worth investigating, but the system will probably be better in a few months time.

Maybe this is an issue with how IIS is configured and it's looking for default.asp rather than default.aspx (or some other page). Could be worth checking which default pages your IIS application will serve. Not sure where this setting is off the top of my head so some researching would be required. Daniel

Many thanks for the socks, they arrived this week. Unfortunately the paper had slipped inside the envelope so my name wasn't visible without opening the envelope... so I had a strange look from the admin staff when collecting the parcel. I'm sure they are just jealous!

Some programs may have MSI files included within the executable installers. Before creating a new installer I normally try starting the installer then opening the temp directory (%temp%) to check for any MSI files that have been extracted. Another way to check is to use a program like 7zip to open the executable installer and look for an MSI file. You don't always find a suitable MSI file within the executable installer, but sometimes you get lucky.

Entry sent. Thanks in advance!

Thank you for the sweets VeryPC, found an envelope in my pigeon hole today. Nice surprise to start the week on. Daniel

I would add to the list Duplicate, with the option to link the ticket to another open ticket.

Wilkinsons do sell a kit that contains everything (except the beer ingredients) you need to get started, and it comes in 1 large box which maybe easier to wrap! Wilko Beermaking Deluxe Pack at wilko.com I've used this kit equipment and found it to be perfectly good when starting out. You will probably want to get a better quality siphon tube (which Wilko's sell) but other wise the only other item you must have is the beer ingredient kit. Depending on the kit you may need a pack of brewing sugar. Optionally I would recommend a hydrometer with trial jar (allows you to calculate how strong the drink is and tell if it's finished fermenting) and a thermometer. You don't need them, but they remove some of the guess work, all available at Wilkinsons. Then it's just a case of putting the contents of the beer kit into the fermenting bin with some water (following the instructions on the back of the pack) then adding the yeast from the kit mix ensuring the mix isn't too hot. Leave for a couple of weeks, then siphon into a pressure barrel wait a little more then drink. (Making sure to sterilize everything at each stage) You could bottle, but to start with the pressure barrel is fine. You will find some beers mature with time and often need a little longer than the instructions say to get to their best (depending on temperature etc). Unfortunately at this time of year it's going to have to be an indoors hobby so the beer doesn't get too cold.

We are using HAP9.6 and discovered that the default value in the booking systems new booking quantity spinner doesn't always set to the maximum number allowed by default but instead gets set to the maximum quantity of a previous room. To replicate this issue setup 2 rooms in the HAP booking system. First with 15 computers available and the second with 30 computers available. Opening the booking form for the second room will set the default value in the quantity spinner to 30. Open the booking form for the first room (which will correctly show 15 as the default value in the quantity spinner). Re-open the booking form for the second room and the default value in the quantity spinner now shows 15 (rather than 30). Not a major issue, but would be nice if it consistently was set the maximum available number of computers by default. Thanks in advance, Daniel

With some software you can occasionally find MSI files in the temp folder during the install, I always give that a look when trying to package some software. Run the .exe installer, just before confirming the install in the run box type %temp% (sometimes the installers use other locations for their extracted files), organise by date and look in the latest files/folders for an MSI file, then copy the MSI installer and any other related files it might be using elsewhere ready for packaging.

When ever I've taught myself a lower level language like C I've always preferred books. I haven't got any personal recommendations for the languages you've chosen but some of the books for 'Visual ' might concentrate more on interface design and include the coding as more of an after thought. Personally I prefer the books that teach you the code and then introduce the interface design once you've got a grasp of the basics. From the projects you describe you might want to look at Powershell, as that's going to be more useful from a System Admin perspective. I've not learnt it myself yet but I'm fairly familiar with vbscript which is what Powershell seems to be replacing. If you hadn't already invested in the Microsoft visual studio I would recommend python as a language to learn the basics from with plenty of real world uses and free learning resources.

We use a magic triangle setup, so connected to Active Directory to authenticate and to an apple Open Directory (on a Mac Mini server) to pull down the settings and user profile. It is also possible to extend active directory to manage the settings, but that involves looking into third party solutions (If your an RM school their third party solution is called RM Orbit). For our configuration the users home directory was mounted automatically and we also setup some of the shared areas. This puts a shortcut on the dock bar at the bottom of the screen and a shortcut on the desktop, so getting to files and opening them is fairly easy. The issue was that the default save location remained as the local drive and it's not obvious how to get to network locations to save, it isn't hard when you know where to look but a lot of users now have to keep using the same computer because of files saved on the local profile. It's entirely possible that with the right configuration this could be resolved but as I mentioned before we've decided to move to a stand alone setup as we only have a few macs.

We have around a dozen iMac's in our Music department and I personally wouldn't recommend them. We have had 2 theft's since they went in both targeting the apple equipment, so make sure to keep them in a secure area and security marked. There isn't anyway of cable tieing the mouse and keyboard so keep an eye on those as well. Staff and students have gotten that frustrated with how they behave on the network that we're now planning to set them up as stand alone workstations. Software installs and updates are particularly problematic as it's all done though the App Store using an apple account on the local PC. The other major issue was making it easy to save into student areas and restricting access to the local computer.

There is a remake of Dungeon Keeper being developed through a kickstarter. https://wftogame.com/

I use XUbuntu successfully on some very under powered computers and it's the distribution of choice when someone asks for an operating system CD. But previously I was used to GNOME2 so it was a very familiar layout to learn. You will need to install Libreoffice for a full featured office suite (rather than just the default word processor and spreadsheet programs) and xubuntu-restricted-extras if you want to play some media files that require patented codecs etc. Both available within the (X)Ubuntu software store.

You can download and install it already on supported devices, but as it's far from finished I wouldn't try it quite yet. The instructions are at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch

I would take a lot of care in your camera placement, as you wouldn't want your neighbours to make a formal complaint regarding an invasion of privacy etc. especially if the camera isn't mounted on your property. Is their someone (or company/committee) who is responsible for the car parks maintenance? Maybe you could make a case for a new combination lock to go on the car park gates which everyone can know the code to (and more importantly can be given to the emergency services over the phone), and maybe some security lights and/or cameras.

Same here, still only halfway through the books included in that bundle. A few good reads while I'm between other more mainstream books. Esp liked Pirate Cinema by Cory Doctorow, I've read a few of his other books and generally like the less surreal ones. Currently reading through the Game of Thrones series (onto book 3). One of my preferred authors is Peter F Hamilton, he writes some great Sci-Fi but many of his books take a while to get into while it sets the scene and back story. Another vote for Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett as well. When ever I've an hour or so to waste and I'm near a library I drop in and read a bit of Terry Pratchett.

I use Ubuntu at home, and installed it on various family members PC's. I've been using Debian then Ubuntu at home now for around 15years since a neighbor installed it for me, from a stack of zip disks. In the work place we have a couple of Debian servers running, but nothing mission critical. We have also handed out a few XUbuntu CD's with old PC's staff have taken home.

Other than everything that has already been mentioned I would make sure you have the passwords and usernames for everything you need access to, and that they work. Better to discover sooner rather than later that your missing an important password to a website filtering system or wireless controller etc.

My camera's battery normally lasts quite a long time, you're right the failure is more often down to me forgetting to plug in the charger after a couple of late nights on holiday. But it's caught me out enough times that I like knowing I've always got a spare charged up I can use if I get caught out or while the other battery is on charge.