Monthly Archives: October 2008

Introducing Sutton Chat, a new forum for the borough

If you want to discuss local issues but don’t have the time to run a blog, here’s your chance to get involved. Continue reading

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bbPress forum software review

This modern and lightweight forum system from the makers of WordPress might be just enough for your needs. I explore its delights and shortcomings. Continue reading

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PHP forum bloatware comparison: bbPress, PunBB, SMF, phpBB

Four leading open source forum systems compared for bloat and joy. Continue reading

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New wallpapers for your desktop

Six background images for your computer. Continue reading

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Pawson’s Sackler Crossing wins Stephen Lawrence Prize

This minimalist bridge at Kew Gardens dignifies its setting rather than dominates it. A lesson in measured, restrained design. Continue reading

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Netbooks: the really personal computers

The joys of using a really small, really useful, go-anywhere computer. Continue reading

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The real problem with “Your High”

Wallington MP Tom Brake wants to outlaw “head shops”. What’s he been smoking? Continue reading

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Sutton’s (oxy)moronic “voluntary smoking ban”

Sutton Council have banned smoking in children’s playgrounds. Or have they? Continue reading

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Some pleas to reduce WordPress misery

How WordPress can become blog software again rather than a compromised “publishing platform”. Continue reading

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Web designers to avoid: The Geek

What happens when you hire someone more interested in running servers than web design to build your website? Continue reading

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