The latest on OCLC’s Connexion Client support fro x64 platforms. (emphasis added)
From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Whitehair,David
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:25 PM
To: AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [ACAT] Connexion client, new release, 64 bit support
Hi everyone. Sorry for the duplication, but since this topic has come up a few times, I thought I’d send this to a few lists. OCLC is pleased to let you know that we will be releasing a new version of the Windows-based Connexion client sometime over the next year. We don’t have the schedule worked out yet, but since several of you have asked about, we did want to go ahead and let you know that one has been scheduled.
We do expect the next release to be compatible with 64 bit versions of Windows. We know that this is important to many of you.
We will supply more details in the coming months. We haven’t yet worked out all of the changes, the schedule, etc., but we will keep you informed.
Thanks,
David
FYI: OCLC’s current “solution” for running Connexion Client on a x64 system is to install a x32 system in a virtual machine. (This is something I’ve actually done; blog post forthcoming.)
I own a lot a limited edition books. I have one bound in tye-dyed denim, another bound in lizard skin, and one who’s cover features highly polished aluminum so much so that is cam with white gloves lest you leave a fingerprint on it.
However, recently I discovered Centipede Press and I must say that their books are truly works of art despite not using any particularly unique materials. My first title from them was Slob by Rex Miller with an introduction by Ray Garton. To say that this title is hand crafted and well bound would be an understatement.
Bu then I got a package in the mail yesterday. This box contained the Don Brautigam Artist Portfolio published by Centipede Press. Here’s the official description:
This large, 10 × 14 collection covers the entire artistic career of Don Brautigam. Well-known and widely acknowledged for having revolutionized paperback cover art back in the 1970s, Don passed away earlier this year. But his legacy lives on in this beautiful, oversized edition. This volume includes all of his Stephen King and Dean Koontz covers, including Night Shift, The Stand, The Running Man, Dragon Tears, Strangers, and a lot more. The first 30 copies are signed by Don Brautigam and Dean Koontz. Bound in cloth with a printed front panel, and enclosed in a cloth slipcase.
My photos don’t do it justice (for example. each print is on very glossy paper) but I’m at a complete loss for words beyond what you just read. Regardless, here they are and I can’t say to the publisher just how proud I am to own one of these beautiful books.
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It’s been done for a week or two but I wanted to clean up a few details before posting the final photos. They’re all available on flickr but here’s my favorite showing the walls o’ books along with the two-computer desk corner. (Click on the photo for the whole set.)
Total cost about $750 and an uncountable number of hours over about a dozen weekends.
Update
I submitted this project to Lifehacker and they’ve blogged it!
To answer some additional questions that have been raised as a result:
- The $750 total did include hiring someone to mount the brackets on the wall to make sure they were all straight and sturdy.
- All the shelves, brackets, and rails were bought @ Lowes but Home Depot has similar products, just a different brand.
- The surge protector in one photo is a Belkin BZ111200-06 11-Outlet Conceal Surge Protector
Sometimes I’m just a little too efficient for my wife. She likes to do things all at once, while I tend to do things as needed. (I’m generalizing here. Both of us could quickly point out glaring exceptions.) Here’s a list of 10 more uncluttering things to do every day that I pretty much agree with. (With the possible exception of #6 but with three dogs and two cats, I might just start.)
- Reset your home each evening.
- Never leave a room empty handed.
- When you’re done with something, put it away.
- Hit the laundry basket.
- Take out the garbage.
- Vacuum everyday.
- Clear out your e-mail inbox.
- Cut out the non-essentials.
- Do just one thing each day.
- One thing out everyday.
Get all the details on the Unclutterer blog.
Photo: CC-BY-NC bill barber
Just a few items from the list:
1. Librarians take care of libraries, which are still invaluable today.
3. Older books still hold great cultural significance.
15. Somebody has to help lazy people find what they want.
28. Libraries are still a cheaper place to make photocopies than FedEx Kinko’s.
30. Librarians can also find information better suited to the person who needs it.
44. Despite the rising popularity of e-books, 80% of people surveyed say they still prefer paper books.
50. Also unlike the internet, libraries are much less influenced by corporate interests.
60. A library can mold itself for the specific community it’s in, whereas websites usually try to bring in everyone.
72. A library still provides a neutral environment for the free exchange of ideas.
73. Public libraries are surprisingly cheap to maintain, but benefit everyone in the community.
74. If you’re a comic book lover, you can probably find plenty at your local library.
81. With the economy these days, going to the library is a great source of free entertainment.
85. Regardless of what form a library takes, a librarian will always be ready to guide you to the information you need.
Read the complete list, including some more “amusing” items at ZenCollegeLife.
Phtoo: CC-BY-NC jazzmodeus
When growing up I’m sure I never envisioned the day where I’d need to back up my phone. However, with all of the data we store on our phone beyond the every growing contact list, that day has come. Here’s a brief list of options for backing up your smart-phone data for each of the four major platforms. (There may be others but I like focusing on the free options.)
WaveSecure (Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian & Blackberry)
- Lock & Wipe
- Backup & Restore
- Location & SIM Tracking
iDrive Lite (iPhone, Blackberry & Android)
- Backup
- Multiple restore options
- Restore contacts
- Restore selected contacts
- Clean Slate Restore
- Restore from other device(s)
- Restore contacts from another account
- Restore from earlier version
![phoneInstall[1]](http://travelinlibrarian.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/phoneInstall1.png "phoneInstall[1]")
Microsoft My Phone (Windows Mobile)
- Back up your phone automatically
- Share photos on your favorite social networking sites
- Access your contacts, text messages and more online for free
- Locate your lost phone
mobileme (iPhone)
- MobileMe keeps your mail, contacts, and calendar information in the “cloud” and uses push technology to keep everything in sync across your iPhone, Mac, PC, and the web automatically. So no matter where you go or what device you use, all your information is up to date — no docking required.
- With MobileMe iDisk, it’s easy to store, access, and share files online. You have plenty of storage space — even large files are no problem. Just add the files you need to your iDisk, and whatever you upload will be there for you to download using a web browser on any computer or using the iDisk app for iPhone or iPod touch.
I’m currently doing a monthly online session for the Nebraska Library Commission’s NCompass Live series titled “Tech Talk with Michael.” In each session I’ve interviewed another librarian that’s doing something technologically interesting or innovative in their library. So far I’ve done interviews with the library in New York that’s circulating GPS devices, a two libraries here in Nebraska, one with a photo printing Kiosk, and another that’s using OpenDNS to filter their Net connection.
I’m looking for more folks to interview. Each interview lasts about 30 minutes and includes time for questions from the audience. The show is recorded and archived for later viewing online and for listening via the Commission’s podcast. If you’d like an opportunity to show off what’ you’re library’s doing, just drop me a line and we’ll get something scheduled.
Photo CC-BY-NC-SA MyDigitalSLR
