Nothing to Declare

• Mark’s Blog : Inside Vista SP1 File Copy Improvements
  WWas wondering why it was so slow. Great comments thread.
  (tags: vista windows xp)

• Open Reasoning: A Bit of a Restructure
  Freeform Dynamics gets organised for the future
  (tags: freeformdynamics)
• IBM: SOA Far, SOA Good?
  Post-conference thoughts from Jon’s IT blog
  (tags: IBM SOA freeformdynamics)

• 20 great Windows open source projects you should get to know | NetworkWorld.com Community
  Some good stuff here
  (tags: opensource)
• Master Process Management? Now, there’s a thought.
  Business Process Management from Jon’s IT blog
  (tags: freeformdynamics BPM ITSM CRM MDM)

You know, I’m flattered and all… but I presume this isn’t me

http://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Jon-Collins-Sweatshirt/dp/B0016F4PAO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1213037637&sr=8-4

• On fire extinguishers and SSL VPNs
  IT security article from Jon’s Infosec blog
  (tags: SSL VPN Security)
• IP Address Management - a latent need, not a market bandwagon
  Network management article from Jon’s IT blog
  (tags: IPAM DNS DHCP freeformdynamics)

Don’t they grow up fast - I don’t know whether to be more stunned by the fact that (son) Ben is off to Madagascar on a Scouts trip or the fact he has to be 16 to do it. Only slightly less stunning is the amount of money he needs to raise so he can go - it’s £2,500 all-in, and Ben has launched into fund raising with abandon. Car boot sales, quiz nights and sponsored walks abound.

If anyone’s interested in sponsoring Ben as he takes part in a 26 mile walk around Cheltenham, or indeed otherwise donating toward his costs please contact me directly, leave a comment or indeed, click the button.

Thanks!