The official instructions for entering the “Install mode” on the Nokia N800 OS2008 Software update are incorrect. The Internet Tablet Software Update Wizard will tell you to enter the update mode by boot the device while holding the “swap” key down – this will show the USB icon on the top right corner for 2-3 seconds after which the tablet will quit the install mode and continue booting. What you should actually do is hold the “Home” key (the one with a house icon) down during bootup which will put it into the sustained install mode that is needed for the software update wizard to do its magic.… Read the rest
Craig from Group of Fools (Car #9) contacted me a few days ago saying that he had some on-track video from his car that included our car and asked me if I’d like a copy. After being deafened by my “Hell YES!!” he mailed me a DVD with a 10 minute video clip of their car following us around the track.
The following video merges 3 video streams for your viewing pleasure. The top and bottom camera views are from our car (#56 White BMW with a wing)). The camera in the center is from Group of Foolz (#9 Maroon BMW with a baby seat on the top).… Read the rest
Since my car just turned two years old I figured it was time to write a follow-up to the original year in pictures post.
30 Dec 06: Another trip to LA down Highway 1. Tons of pics here.
17 Feb 07: Visited the Tesla factory and saw the latest roadster to be built at Hethel.
24 Feb 07: Start the track season at Thunderhill with TEAM
1 Apr 07: East Bay Etalk Brunch
24 Apr 07: Met Crudson and JnC on their cross country trip
12 May 07: Had a 95 mph spin at Reno-Fernley Raceway
15 June 07: A photo of my car (post spin) is used by the SCCA for an ad in Sportscar magazine
16-27 June 07: 2500 mile roadtrip to Vancouver
12 Aug 07: Broke down on Highway 1 with no cell service.… Read the rest
Got rear ended at a red light today. No injuries though it looks like the rear clam will have to be replaced. The other drivers insurance has already accepted liability, now I just have to hope I am not without the car for too long.… Read the rest
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Back to the future
Google just announced MyLocation, a cell-id augmented version of Google Maps Mobile.
Welcome to 18 months ago.… Read the rest