Expatica is running courses on how to do business with Dutch people.
See: http://community.expatica.com/event/5616/doing-business-with-the-dutch?utm_source=What%27s+on+NL&utm_campaign=47999c3205-NL+What%27s+On+%282013+wk+49%29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_649989dcd7-47999c3205-86697402
for more details.
Friday, 20 December 2013
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Health-Insurance
Its almost the end of the year and December is traditionally the time that people look to switch health-insurance companies, and there has also been a lot of debate in the media as to whether or not you should take the absolute basic policy and then pay as you go, as most people should save money.
My feelings are mixed here because nobody plans to become ill or to have an accident, but when they do that excess or restriction on your policy may really cost you dearly!
My feelings are mixed here because nobody plans to become ill or to have an accident, but when they do that excess or restriction on your policy may really cost you dearly!
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Winter tyres
Whilst there is not actually a law that says you have to fit Winter tyres in The Netherlands, you do need them if you cross the border into Germany, otherwise if you are involved in a car accident, it may cost you a lot of money.
I have to admit that to begin with I was a little skeptical of their value, however when you see how fast and how close the Dutch drive, even in the most appalling weather. When you also consider the current state of confusion over the variable-speed limits and restrictions, and the lack of cats-eyes on the roads, you need all the help you can get!
I have to admit that to begin with I was a little skeptical of their value, however when you see how fast and how close the Dutch drive, even in the most appalling weather. When you also consider the current state of confusion over the variable-speed limits and restrictions, and the lack of cats-eyes on the roads, you need all the help you can get!
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Why the PC market is dying?
This is not really an AIX tip, but it does effect all my daily work and so I thought I would still have a rant! :)
Last week the USB Ports failed on my HP laptop so I enquired about a repair. To their credit HP were very helpful and it can be done so long as I can get the machine to London. I then went to a local IT chain and asked for a second opinion just in case they could order the part and thus save me time by fitting it locally...
There response was unsuprising. "It would be cheaper to buy a new one" which got me thinking. Whilst this is true the value of the software that I have installed is greater than the cost of the new machine, and coupled with all the hassle of re-installing the apps etc, makes it a complete nightmare for me, and most likely many other people.
You are probably wondering what the point of this post is?
I think that if Microsoft, and perhaps also IBM et al, could come up with a way to effectively CLONE your configuration (licences, activations, etc) from your original machine to a new one. Once you were happy, have some way of nuking the original and perhaps recycling the parts, this could be a great way to encourage people to update and upgrade?
Last week the USB Ports failed on my HP laptop so I enquired about a repair. To their credit HP were very helpful and it can be done so long as I can get the machine to London. I then went to a local IT chain and asked for a second opinion just in case they could order the part and thus save me time by fitting it locally...
There response was unsuprising. "It would be cheaper to buy a new one" which got me thinking. Whilst this is true the value of the software that I have installed is greater than the cost of the new machine, and coupled with all the hassle of re-installing the apps etc, makes it a complete nightmare for me, and most likely many other people.
You are probably wondering what the point of this post is?
I think that if Microsoft, and perhaps also IBM et al, could come up with a way to effectively CLONE your configuration (licences, activations, etc) from your original machine to a new one. Once you were happy, have some way of nuking the original and perhaps recycling the parts, this could be a great way to encourage people to update and upgrade?
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Time to change that password
http://www.zdnet.com/two-million-stolen-facebook-twitter-yahoo-adp-passwords-found-on-pony-botnet-server-7000023915/?s_cid=e539&ttag=e539
SystemScan AIX launched.
Today marks the end of more than two years of work for us and SystemScan AIX is now available. Please see: www.systemscanaix.com for details.
SystemScan runs more than 600 tests which are then compiled into either CSV, HTML, Plaintext, or XML files. If you choose HTML option:
SystemScan AIXonly uses standard AIX commands and is written using Korn/Posix shell scripts so all the tests can be viewed by auditors and security officers, and even amended or extended as required.
The idea is to eventually build an open-source type community that can make improvements and suggest new tests that can benefit others, or if preferred we can produce a tailored version/module(s) for your private use.
SystemScan runs more than 600 tests which are then compiled into either CSV, HTML, Plaintext, or XML files. If you choose HTML option:
- The results are compiled into a clear and concise (mini-website) report complete with a risks and issues summary.
- Each test comes complete with a helpfile containing an explanation of the results as well as tips and tricks.
- No local webserver or external connection is required to create the reports, the idea being that you can transfer the reulting files to a PC or internal website where they can be viewed by auditors, managers, (external) consultants, and first-line support.
- Viewers do not need to apply for root access to view the results no no time has to be lost making costly and time consuming access requests.
SystemScan AIXonly uses standard AIX commands and is written using Korn/Posix shell scripts so all the tests can be viewed by auditors and security officers, and even amended or extended as required.
The idea is to eventually build an open-source type community that can make improvements and suggest new tests that can benefit others, or if preferred we can produce a tailored version/module(s) for your private use.
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