I posted an article here in RD about nine months ago saying I was looking into using Drupal7 for possibly building websites. Drupal is a CMS (Content Management System) software like WordPress (this website) and Joomla (many of my other websites). I built one trial site using Drupal and it still exists today. I think nine months is not very fast driving, but I have been playing there lately. I just realized the Drupal icon,...
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Hard Drive Crash
I have all my websites located at one ISP (Internet Service Provider) located in Columbus Ohio. Well, that is where the server farm is located and main offices. I understand they have support people working all over the world. That’s one nice thing about working with an ISP. However it is not so good when a huge chunk of your servers crash their hard drives all at the same time. That requires some hands on...
Continue reading...A Taste of Java
I have discovered some cool software is being produced using Java as the programming language. The reason for the use of the Java software platform is so it can run on multiple operating systems. The product is a 3D CAD/CAM jewelry design program called 3Design CAD produced in France. I am not endorsing this CAD product in any way, shape or form. I only know what I read in an advertising promotion. So take that...
Continue reading...A Hot Box
This is a new addition to my workshop. It is a high temperature (2250 degrees) kiln that I intend to put to a lot of good use. It’s a Paragon E-12T with a rather fancy programmable controller for precision heat control. My main intention is to use it for lost wax mold making but with its heat range there are many other arts and crafts application I will be trying. It’s not big enough for...
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