By day, AWS cloud engineer/architect for @Cloudsoft; by night, parenting a child alongside @ClaireGibsonEDI. Also at mastodon.scot/@richarddowner
Joined August 2008
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17 Nov 2024
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19 Oct 2024
I'm getting very puzzled by this error message I'm getting on a WinUAE-emulated Amiga 1200, on every boot. It's coming from the MenuTool item in WBStartup (AutoArrangeItems generates a similar error) Anybody any idea what's going on? #Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #Retrocomputing
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19 Oct 2024
It seems that the Workbench ARexx port is rejecting the "MENU ADD" command. The install is Hyperion's AmigaOS 3.2 patched up to 3.2.2.1. The Amiga install I use on my PiStorm'ed A1200 doesn't show this error, and neither does it if I move the SD card onto my PC (more)
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19 Oct 2024
and run the HD image in WinUAE. "Version" and "Version workbench.library" both report the same versions on both systems.
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19 Oct 2024
Selling some #Retrocomputing tech! Power Tower AKA Elbox E/1200, a tower conversion kit for the Amiga 1200 computer. buff.ly/3BQgrut #Commodore #CommodoreAmiga #Amiga #Amiga1200
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22 May 2024
I'd sworn off Twitter after you-know-who, but I think I'll come back for the next 6 weeks - I think it's going to be very entertaining... plus I've not heard enough of @IanDunt's brilliantly pithy comments this year #GeneralElection
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16 Jul 2023
I'm pretty much finished here now. Here's where to find me instead:
Threads: @richard.downer.edi@threads.net
Mastodon: @richarddowner@mastodon.scot
Website and blog: richard.downer.tech
Hope to see you over there đź‘Ť
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Richard Downer retweeted
6 Jul 2023
If you want to #KeepthePromise to Scotlands children and have the knowledge and skill to manage and lead change - please have a look at our two Change Manager vacancies chscotland.gov.uk/about-us/w…
3 Jul 2023
@ThePromiseScot Head of Public Affairs @FionaMcFarlane6 writes about the Hearings System Working Group’s Redesign Report 👇describing how a redesigned Children’s Hearings System must be built around the voices, needs and rights of children & families
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Richard Downer retweeted
13 Jul 2023
We’re recruiting two, yip 2 Change Delivery Managers @CHScotland If you really know change, can share the #Why with vision and enthusiasm, even when it’s difficult and want to be part of changing the hearing system for children then join us ❤️ chscotland.gov.uk/about-us/w…
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3 Feb 2023
Hey guys, things are potentially looking kinda dire over here. Depending on how things go, I might be in for the world’s worst Valentine’s Day. Please subscribe if you can or up your subscription if you’re able. It’d mean the world to me and my family. ❤️
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4 Jan 2023
People often ask me why don't I just post my stuff on Facebook or instagram, anymore. Well, here's a short history of what brought me to Tinyview! Please subscribe or upgrade your subscription if you're able! Every bit helps! 🙏❤️ tinyview.com/tinyview/subscr…
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28 Dec 2022
Very difficult to recycle the @smiggle_ advent calendar - lots of strong glue used to stick the cardboard outer to the plastic inner, very difficult to separate for recycling, so unfortunately it's probably going to have to go to landfill.
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28 Dec 2022
Please improve on this design - the amount and strength of the glue is unnecessary. Our family's other advent calendars don't glue the plastic at all, I just break the cardboard and the two parts separate easily for recycling.
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20 Nov 2022
I'm out. I'm following your advertisers out the door.
I can be found on Mastodon at mastodon.scot/@richarddowner
ALT Screenshot of the tweet announcing that the president who incited an attempted insurrection is to be welcomed back on to Twitter
16 Nov 2022
Downside of smart home appliances is when the dishwasher sends me messages like this.
ALT Android phone notification from my dishwasher, saying it's filter is soiled and must be cleaned
16 Nov 2022
I love this analogy - instead of having rockstars on your team, choose Dolly Partons instead!
6 Nov 2022
I'm giving #Mastodon a try - my handle is @richarddowner@mastodon.scot. Maybe see you there!
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Richard Downer retweeted
21 Oct 2022
This is happening in 5 days. I'm gonna be talking about writing technical books with @Apress while working a full time job at @cloudsoft :D
24 Aug 2022
Excellent news! In Oct I'll have the chance to discuss with some of your favorite technical authors. Join us #live to discuss the art of writing a book, hear stories and ask questions from @mkheck , @CatalinTudose5 , @_iulianacosmina , and @vitalethomas
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