birthday presents : workstation-lust

Tim Foster's Weblog All | OpenSolaris | Translation, language and tools | Off-topic Friday August 12, 2005 Some thoughts about birthday presents : workstation-lust I haven't written an off-topic post in a while, so here goes. I've got a milestone birthday coming up in the next few months and themissus has been at me to come up with some present suggestions. I'mgenerally pretty bad at coming up with present ideas - I have most ofthe stuff I need already.. For the same milestone, I got the missus a bunchof diamonds, but they wouldn't really suit me : I'm not into jewellery to be honest. I'm a tecchie. So, it seems to be coming down to two possible options - either an iPod, or a new computer. Oh by the way, if anyone's got alternative ideas, I'm open to suggestions. Well, for the last while, I've actually been using my laptop as a large, slightly unweildly, but amazingly multifunctionalmusic player. Okay, I'll admit for playing music, it's overkill and battery life isn't quite 8 hours, but it does the job for the 1hr walk into workwhenever I've got a puncture, so no problems there. I'm starting to think about a new computer. The missus thinksthat I don't need another machine - the last one I got was an iMac backin 2002, but since it's my birthday present, I get to choose ! (besides, she's wrongabout me needing another computer ;-) I saw the announcement of the Ultra 20 workstation and got excited. This is somethingthat I can run Solaris Express on, do development of the Open Language Tools and (gulp) install win32 (just so I can playHalf-Life2 you understand : I blame Glynn for showing me that back in March , I was hooked in less than 10 minutes. Installing windows will be extrememly gut-wrenching for me, but the game really does look so good that I'll willingly run an atrocious, buggy, insecure and unpleasant operating system just to be able to play it. Thank goodness for grub and firewalls!) I've never owned a Sun workstation - but have admired them for many years, andmentioned it before : we've produced some really cracking workstations over theyears, and this one is no exception. It screams along . In the past, for me as a home user, getting a Sun workstationwas always going to be way out of reach, financially : but this one seemspretty reasonable at only $800 - wow! Regarding workstation design, I've never seen better built systems than Sunmachines. Have a peek inside your machine. Which of the following match yours ?(now yes, this is a wildly unfair comparison - but induldge me for a bit, okay) Apple This is about as close to my Apple workstation as they'll allow me to get, exceptperhaps for the tiny door on the bottom to add RAM or an Airport. I believe thisone (and it's succesor) is a laptop squeezed into a tiny space,with some nice ergonomics. Okay, "workstation" is the wrong word to use here, thisis definitely a consumer device rather than a workstation, so I'm being a bit unfair. I like Apple machines, as does the missus, but they don't run Solaris (yet?)and I won't be able to play Half-Life2. I'm still waiting on the iTunes port toSolaris (yes, I did ask them - didn't get a reply though) I'd also like Canon toport their Digital Photo Professional software to Solaris too - again, no joy yet. Dell This is what the inside of my Dell machine looks like. Again, an unfaircomparison : this is an Optiplex GX110, and is a few years old (Pentium III 733mhz with 256mb RAM, though it runs Solaris 10 just fine). Internally though,doesn't it look messy ? Newer Dell machines are a little nicer, I'll admit, but they're still not a patch on a good Sun box. Sun Okay - here's what I mean by a workstation : just look at this ! My SunBlade 2000 (okay, not mine , Sun owns this one). It's very welldesigned. The 2nd image there shows a plastic wallet attached to the inside of the case, with a leaflet explaining how to service the machine(add processors, ram, disks, etc.) The 3rd image there is of a tool that's also inside the case, allowing you to remove the CPU board.The "W" in SUNW means Workstation Historically , we've always been building these sorts of machines - they're fantastic : right back to the SparcStation 1 pizza boxes, through SparcStation 10 sand 20s, IPC, IPX and Classic machines, Sparc 5s, and Ultra 1s and 2s : all excellentmachines in their time. Looks like the new Ultra 20 machines are continuing this legacy - are there instructions on how to service the system on the inside of the case ? Yep, Ithink so (haven't yet seen a production version of the hardware yet) USB and Firewire ports on the front, SATA disks, and a blazingly fast AMD processor : and, for bonus domestic brownie-points, it even looks pretty :-) Oh, and if you think our workstations are well designed, you should seriously check out our servers - they're just as good, if not better. (2005-08-12 08:07:33.0) Permalink Comments [2] Trackback URL: http://blogs.sun.com/roller/trackback/timf/Weblog/some_thoughts_about_birthday_presents Comments: (Don't forget to tell the missus that as a Sun employee you get a nice discount on the Ultra 20) Posted by 64.172.182.76 on August 12, 2005 at 07:21 PM IST # Oh, I forgot-- there's also a discount on iPods for Sun Employees; thanks Apple! Posted by 64.172.182.76 on August 12, 2005 at 07:38 PM IST # Post a Comment: Name: E-Mail: URL: Notify me by email of new comments Remember Information? Your Comment: HTML Syntax: Enabled Please answer this simple math question 7 + 60 = -- Thoughts on language, translation and tools Tim's Home Page (who I am - first post) A series of posts about writing translation tools : Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Open Language Tools - a free implementation of the ideas described above... Live XLIFF Editor Demo Why I work here There's lots of useful stuff in other posts, just dig through the archives... calendar « September 2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Today navigation Sun Bloggers Weblog Login rss feeds All [ excerpts ] /OpenSolaris [ excerpts ] /Translation, language and tools [ excerpts ] /Off-topic [ excerpts ] search Werner Ramaeker --

baby gift baskets and

baby gifts, baskets, baby gift basket, blankets - layette set Baby gifts, baby gift baskets, blankets and layette sets. When it comes to baby gift baskets and baby gifts - adorable baby gifts offers the most unique! Heart Name Banner - see your child's name up in hearts! Great baby gifts for decorating baby's room ... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Pink Poodle in a Bag - Ooh La La- the most adorable, huggable, pink poodle baby gifts... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Soft as a baby's bottom - baby gifts baby blanket and teddy set that will delight any newborn baby. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Cute way to personalize baby's room! These 8" tall baby gifts hanging Minky letters make adorable room decorations... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Quilted bunny diaper bags baby gifts filled with goodies for that special newborn baby. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! The newest in baby gifts receiving blankets for newborn babies!... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Shanghai Mommy Bags - the ultimate in fashionable baby gifts diaper bags for the Mommy in the know!... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! This elegant baby gifts Basket or bag comes filled with only the best. All items are of excellent quality and will be treasured for years to come.... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! My First Baby Set - the perfect doll to love! Great newborn baby girl gift ! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Mommy To Be Gift Bag - full of all natural, environmentally safe, baby gifts products made from pure essential oils and the highest grade ingredients for Mother and Baby. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! out of stock All Sports baby gifts basket for the newest sports fan in the family! Everything needed to peak baby's interest in what the rest of the family is already crazy about. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Pink Toile Diaper Bag - a stylish baby gifts tote for the discriminate mom! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! BlackToile Diaper Bag - a stylish baby gifts tote for the discriminate mom! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Tizoo bag of baby fun baby gifts features bright colors, shapes and contrasting textures that will stimulate and delight babies! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! whoozit baby gifts -babies will love developmental soft textures, hidden rattles and hide & seek legs... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! out of stock until Oct 15 Whimsical, playful, fresh baby gifts designs, printed on 100% soft white cotton. These onepiece tees are the latest craze in baby gifts giving. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Western Personalized Fleece Baby Gifts Blankets w/ Satin Backing - for that little cowboy or cowgirl. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Fun activities for that active baby boy, all packed in a cute, reusable gingham drawstring baby gifts bag ! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! adorable Little Quack cuddly cozy baby gifts are made from irresistibly soft, fuzzy fabric... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Fun ducky fleece blankets are a one-of-a-kind baby gifts find! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Each baby gifts Photo Book comes with Baby's first name monogrammed on the outside and an announcement page inside with all of baby's birth info... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Handsome Daddy Diaper Bag for the modern Dad! Convenient baby gifts shoulder sling bag with lots of compartments for the Daddy-on-the-go... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! . Teddy bears are always a favorite with babies and Anne Geddes shows her love of these special friends with her bear layette coordinates baby gifts... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Cloud B Sleep Sheep/Bag Combo -Keep baby safe, warm and sleeping soundly through the night. And the parents will sleep better too! baby gifts Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! perfect baby gifts for the natural baby. designed by a pediatric chiropractor and clothing designer, the snuggie. . . Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! (As Seen in 'In Touch Magazine'!) When it's time for Daddy Diaper Duty, he'll have all the necessary tools at hand, even Boudreaux's Butt Paste so mom will think he's grand - baby gifts. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Puppy Puddles unique baby gifts will instantly become baby's best friend! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! As Seen on the Today Show! Baby's Ark baby gifts baskets - adorable soft terry cloth ark in pastel colors full of soft animals that rattle, crinkly or squeak... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gift baskets! Soft and cushy ivory bear blankie baby gifts with butter yellow satin trim. Baby will love snuggling up with this pretty... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Smart baby gifts basket-in-a-bag for today's hi-tech babies. These baby gifts bags are filled with stimulating... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Boys personalized baby gift fleece/flannel blankets - a great personalized baby gift for any boy child, from newborn to toddler. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! The Memory Basket - traditional baby gifts basket to the max! Can be personalized. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Girls personalized baby gift fleece/flannel blankets - great baby gifts for any little girl, from newborn to toddler. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Nature Gift Basket -every child loves nature and here is a colorful baby gifts basket to nurture that love. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Click Here to View Our Personalized Baby Gifts! personalized baby gifts blanket and bear - soft, plush personalized baby gifts blanket and teddy bear set every newborn baby needs! Click photo for detail or to buy personalized baby gifts! Cherish & Joy baby gifts cow blanket, pillow and travel silky - the cow theme never gets old and here is a fresh version in three great colors for baby gifts. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Silky Soft Velvet Patchwork Blanket & Pillow Set- pink, butter, and sage velvet patches . Colors make great baby gifts for boys or girls. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Very soft yet chic baby gifts blanket has white flannel on one side and pastel chenille patchwork on the other. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Baby's First Musical Piggy Bank - baby gifts, plays Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Princess toile miniature tea set - her own tea set for those elegant baby tea parties baby gifts . Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! out of stock "Look at us grow" a unique, one-of-a-kind baby gifts memory book that captures the first moments of... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! What a wonderful baby gift for big sis to make her feel special. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! "Wow...Im a Big Brother/Sister" baby gifts Books. A must for the big brother or sister in the baby's life! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! "Wow... I'm a Big Sister/Big Brother baby gifts T-Shirt. A perfect accompaniment to the book set above! Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! A beautiful girls heirloom baby gift quilt in jewel box pattern! Add a special touch with baby's name and birthdate monogrammed on the back side. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! A beautiful boys baby gifts heirloom baby quilt in jewel box pattern! Add baby's name and birthdate monogrammed on the back side. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! The following Baby Gift items are now on sale! Grammy Award Nominee "A Child's Gift of Lullabyes" featuring 9 songs with soothing melodies baby gifts. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Sale Adorable, yet practical quilted gingham diaper bags baby gifts customized with baby's name in a fuzzy chenille thread. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Sale Three of the cuddliest, cutest, baby gifts playmates ever. Pink kitties, blue puppies, or of course, green froggies. Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Sale Memorable, classic baby gifts characters from the world of Beatrix Potter! These adorable, soft and huggable 5" bean bag toys will delight both baby and parents... Click photo for detail or to buy baby gifts! Sale baby gifts || baby clothes for girls || baby clothing for boys || baby jewelry || childrens jewelry || christening gifts || personalized baby gifts site map || girls christening gowns || boys christening outfits baby gift baskets || baby bracelets || personalized baby blankets || customer services || discussion forum contact us || home || mothers rings || uniquebabynames || mothers ring2 || email us . Adorable Baby Gifts 2000-2005 Wimberley, TX 78676 512/ 847-5999

CREATIVE GIFT PLANNING Title:

Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation - Gift Planning: Creative Gift Planning Information printer friendly | contact us | site map | links 1 Thursday, March 31,2005 | Updated 2:53 pm » Make a Contribution » Corporate Giving » Gift Planning » Memorials & Tributes » Workplace Giving » Prevention Partners » PreventionP ioneers » Poker Donation » Car Donation REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CREATIVE GIFT PLANNING Title: Select a Title Ms. Mr. Mrs. Miss First Name: Middle Initial: Last Name: Address 1: Address 2: City: State: State -- Select One Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip Code: Email: Home Phone Number: Office Phone Number: Best Time to Call -- Select One Morning Noon Evening Date of Birth (optional -- used to calculate sample gift illustrations and tax benefits): I am especially intested in: Gifts that provide income for me and benefit CRPF Gifts that provide income for CRPF with tax savings on trust's transfer to heirs Remembering CRPF in my Will ( Click here for sample bequest language .) Donating a retirement account or plan to CRPF Donating a residence, farm or vacation home to CRPF Donating tangible property to CRPF Donating appreciated securities to CRPF Donating a life insurance policy to CRPF I am interested in learning more about the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation 1600 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 view our disclaimer phone: 800.227.2732 703.836.4412 fax: 703.836.4413 home | about us | healthy living | materials | programs | research | advocacy | press | donate | patients

Buy Gift Card by

Free $10 Best Buy Gift Card ');}else {document.write('');}//-- Entire Site Electronics Cameras & Camcorders Computers Home Appliances Phones & Communications Office Products Music -Album Title -Artist -Song Movies -Title -Person Games Software Resources with NASCAR Racing Wheel Tackle the tracks of your favorite PS2 or Xbox racing games in corner-hugging style with Logitech's NASCAR wheel. With its wheel-mounted shifters and ultraresponsive brake and gas pedals, you'll feel as if you've slipped into the cockpit of your favorite driver's ride. Plus, for a limited time, you can get a $10 Best Buy Gift Card by mail when you order the racing wheel. Follow these steps: Select the PS2 or Xbox NASCAR wheel below. Select the $10 Gift Card. Select the "Add Items To Cart" button. Important notes: The Logitech PS2 or Xbox wheel and the Gift Card must be in your cart to qualify for this offer. Gift Card good toward future purchase. Offer ends 9/10/05. See full details . About Us News Center Careers For Our Investors Business to Business Community Relations Store Pickup Returns & Exchanges Store Locator Weekly Ad Financing Offers Buy Gift Cards Check Gift Card Balance Best Buy Credit Card Affiliates Program Offer Sign-Up Rebates Warranties Service Plans PC Upgrades Repairs Replacement Parts Software End User License Agreement Car Home Entertainment Satellite Appliances Welcome . Please create an account or Sign in . Your Cart Contains 0 items Subtotal: $0.00 View Cart | Checkout Your Account Best Buy Credit Order Status Wish List Gift Cards Conditions of Use | Legal Policies | Privacy Policy Online prices and selection generally match our retail stores, but may vary. Prices and offers are subject to change. © 2003-2004 Best Buy. All rights reserved. For personal, noncommercial use only.

Birthday Gift , comforting

GIFT BASKETS DELIVERED, Free Shipping, Gift Basket Delivery, Gourmet Food, Fruit, Snacks, Cookies | Gifts $0-50 | Baskets $50-80 | Gifts $80-125 | Luxury Gifts | Gift Shop | Gift Tracking | Gift Shipping | FAQ | Email | How To Buy | Privacy | Friends | Gift Links | Gift Baskets, Adorable Gift Baskets Offers Gourmet Food Gifts, Fresh Fruit Baskets, Fast Mail Order Gift Delivery with Free Ground Shipping and Satisfaction Guaranteed | HOME | Relaxation | New Mom | Birthday | Get Well Gifts | Bath | Same Day Gift Delivery | Thank You | Housewarming | Sympathy | Gardening | Gift Towers | Corporate | | Christmas Holiday Gifts | Men | Women | New Baby | Kids | Gourmet Food Baskets | Snack Baskets | Pasta | Fruit Baskets | Coffee | Tea | Flowers | Picnic | Cookies | | Site Map | Sale | Last Minute Gifts | Breakfast Gifts | Business Gifts | Candles | Movie Gifts | Anniversary | Romantic | Sports Gift Baskets | Care Packages | GIFT BASKETS DELIVERED for new mothers, babies, neighbors, housewarming and welcome home celebrations, condolence, thinking of you, and all gift-giving occasions. Buy unique holiday gift baskets and boxes filled with food, fruits, chocolates, gourmet snack foods, fresh fruit, cookies, candy, coffee, tea, bath, pamper spa gifts, and unique Christmas presents for him, her, children and babies. Search Gift Basket Ideas , send baskets, unique gifts and presents to a boss, attorney, client or friend. Find Gift Ideas for doctors, bankers, dentist, teacher gifts, accountant baskets and professional gifts for managers, directors, employees, clients, customers, business associates and co-worker gifts. Search Basket Gifts for conventions, administrative professionals, clients and business associates. Browse hundreds of gift baskets, gifts, presents, and unique gift ideas . Find gift baskets to reward co-workers, clients, business professionals and special people who make things happen for you! Gift Basket Delivery for all occasions such as new baby, birthdays, get well, thank you, sympathy baskets, gifts for retirement, thinking of you, congratulations, holidays, events and occasions. GIFT BASKET IDEAS Gift Baskets of Appreciation , filled with Gourmet Food , snacks , chocolates, desserts, cookies, fresh fruit and cheese are always a delight to give and recieve. Buy gifts for neighbors, students, family and friends. Gifts, Thoughtfully Selected, beautifully packaged and visually uplifting touch the heart as no other gift can do. You never need a reason to send a gift basket. Shop Online for the best gifts to say Thank you , buy a unique Real Estate Closing gift, find gifts to congratulate or send warm holiday greetings, a Birthday Gift , comforting Condolence fruit basket or gourmet food, Thinking of You and Wishing You Well gifts. Send A Gift Basket to Dad , Mom, a Child or Babies . Express you sentiments to dear ones near and far with our exquisite mail order gift baskets, presents and gifts. When it comes to sending and receiving gifts by mail we're all just kids at heart. Upscale Gift Baskets , elegantly designed and beautifully presented bring smiles to all who receive them. Find a gift basket for Her . It's no secret that Pampering Gifts are a girls best friend. Surprise her with lotions, bubble bath, shower gel, bath salts, scented soaps, Candles , bath tea, foot soak, luxurious Spa Basket or send her fresh Flowers . Find Unique Holiday Gifts and presents for Father's Day , Thanks, Get Well, Birthdays, Sympathy and Comfort. Or welcome a new neighbor with a Breakfast Gift Basket , a Golf basket, Gourmet Food , Fresh Fruit Baskets, Fresh Baked Cookies , send a Coffee or pretty Teapot gift basket. Gift ideas and selections are many at Adorable Gift Baskets! SHOP ONLINE AT ADORABLE GIFT BASKETS where online shopping is Secure , hassle free and just plain fun. Add freely to your shopping cart. You are never charged until after you have reviewed and confirmed your gift basket order. Gift baskets are delivered within the continential US. Gift Basket Shipping Options and Approximate Arrival Times. Gift basket ideas include thinking of you presents, promotional gifts, thanks, business client appreciation, weddings, mothers, housewarming, sympathy, grandparents presents, husband, boyfriend, Mother, daughter, grandma, kids, clients, weddings, welcome, new home, over hill birthday, romantic, childrens presents, mothers day, bridal and baby showers, promotional, professional, new moms and babies, kids, promotions, special event, parties, celebrations, corporate events, condolence, wedding and bridal showers, bridesmaid, new year, care packages, gift boxes, cookie tins, fathers day, friends and family. Theme gift baskets are celebration gifts for almost any event such as Happy Birthday, New Babies, Thank You, Weddings, Coporate, New Mom, New Dad, Father's Day, Grandparents Day, Administrative Professional, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Real Estate Closing, Golf, Football, Fishing, Sports, Basketball, Over The Hill, Valentines Day, Easter, St Patricks Day, Cheer Up, Baby Showers, Retirement, July 4th, Customer Appreciation, Holiday, Christmas, Get Well, Staff Recongition, House Warming, Going Away Party, Anniversaries, Reunions and Special Occasions. I Holiday Gift Baskets I Administrative Gifts I Wedding Gifts I Baby Shower Gifts I Bear Gift Baskets I Care Packages I Relax/Pamper/Spa I Birthday Gifts For Her I I Cookie Grams I Cheesecake I Chocolate Baskets I Coffee Gift Baskets I Condolence Baskets I Cookies Tins I Business Gift Ideas I Easter Baskets I Father's Day I I Florist I Fresh Fruit Gifts / Baskets I Garden Baskets I Get Well Soon I Boxed Gift Sets I New Mothers I Kids / Children I Comfort Gifts I Birthday Gifts For Him I I Food Baskets I New Home Gifts I Italian Food I Mail Order Gifts I Mother's Day I Picnic Gift Baskets I Romance Baskets I Tower Gifts I Golf Baskets I I Fishing Baskets I Sweets / Candy I Tea / Teapot Baskets I Appreciation Baskets I Christmas Gift Shop I Gift Basket Directory I | Arizona Gift Baskets | Arkansas | California Gift Baskets | Colorado | Connecticut Gift Baskets | Delaware Gifts | DC Gifts | Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | | Maine | Maryland Gift Baskets | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | North Carolina Gift Baskets | North Dakota | Ohio Gift Baskets | Oklahoma | Oregon | | Pennsylvania Gift Baskets | Rhode Island | South Carolina Gift Baskets | South Dakota | Tennessee Gift Baskets | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia Baskets | Washington Gift Baskets | West Virginia | | Wisconsin Gift Baskets | Nevada Gift Baskets | New Hampshire Gift Baskets | New Jersey Gift Baskets | New Mexico Gift Baskets | New York Gift Baskets | Wyoming Gifts | Search All Gift Baskets |