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abysmal broadband connection

My IHUG broadband has been abysmal lately. I’m getting dropped connections, slow performance, and generally an unacceptable service.

Just ran a couple of tests. Within NZ I got:

1. 984kbps / 132kbps
2. 1380kbps / 128kbps

To LA I got:

1. 138 / 129
2. 159 / 129

To NY I got:

1. 346 / 129
2. 279 / 129

Holy Crap!

The big question is, would I be any better running a piece of string between two yogurt containers? I think so!

Yak Version 1.1.1a

August 17, 2008 in php, technical, yak

I’ve just released a minor update to Yak, fixing a problem found with the products page.

Download it here.
Yak Handbook Now Available

August 3, 2008 in development, technical, yak

I’ve finally released the first version of the Installation Handbook for YAK (see here for more information). While this is just the first release, if you decide to purchase the handbook, you needn’t…
Yak 1.1.1

July 24, 2008 in development, php, technical, yak

I’ve just released YAK version 1.1.1 (although it won’t show up on the WordPress site for a while).

This release includes the following changes:

“Hard-code” the PayPal IPN page. This means you don’t need to…
A Miserable Failure

July 20, 2008 in development, php, technical, yak

I’m experiencing a rather annoying technical problem, which is holding up the YAK release — and consequently the release of the YAK Handbook.

Google Checkout integration requires https, but when testing I’m currently getting the dreaded…
Cloud Camp

July 17, 2008 in commentary, miscellaneous, technical

Cloud Camp London:

First talk, good. Last talk, good. Stuff in between… meh.

Highlights of the evening: catching up with Ben. And, after 7 years, finally meeting Alan (the last talk!)…