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Cassette cover art

Posted on Sunday, 14. May 2017 by hmvh

A few years ago I wrote that I had successfully digitised my precious collection of music tapes. The same announcement also mentioned a collection of ready-to-use pictures to use for cover art. Well, my stash of envelopes full of small pictures turned up again a few days ago. So I emptied out their contents over the scanner. Continue reading →

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Conan the Wikipedian

Posted on Sunday, 19. April 2009 by hmvh

One could almost expect Wikipedia to have an article on just about every conceivable subject and topic by now — depending on “notability”, of course. Continue reading →

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The death of printed media

Posted on Sunday, 5. April 2009 by hmvh

In a previous post I lamented the death of physical music carriers as our music purchasing and listening habits are progressively being overtaken by downloadable MP3 or similar formats. It’s therefore a logical progression to do the same about a music magazine that disappeared from the shelves in April 2002. With entire libraries of books available in digital format online or downloadable to your Kindle, it comes as quite a surprise that the internet hadn’t actually saved more forests sooner. Continue reading →

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BBS News: NEW FILE AREAS AND JFIM

Posted on Sunday, 3. November 1996 by hmvh

Part of revamping the FileBase includes the addition of new File Areas, as well as a reshuffle of the Groups. Group 3, featuring Sounds and Music is more than well worth a look at. The WAVe file areas are being … Continue reading →

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BBS News: JFIM

Posted on Friday, 11. October 1996 by hmvh

A brand new adult e-mag has arrived in the form of JFIM: John’s Fun and Information Magazine, featuring advertisements, stories, articles and pictures catering for a male as well as a female readership. Download your copy today! Enjoy!

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BBS News: GANDALF’S GARDEN

Posted on Thursday, 26. September 1996 by hmvh

The September 1996 issue of the fabulous Gandalf’s Garden e-mag has been released. Download your copy today! On a similar note, a few (understatement!) GIF/JPG’s are presently being added to the evergrowing filebase, a great many of which are thanks … Continue reading →

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BBS News: GANDALF’S GARDEN: SPECIAL EDITION

Posted on Friday, 5. July 1996 by hmvh

The ‘Special Edition’ of ‘Gandalf’s Garden’ has been completed and is available right here, featuring a most informative FAQ written by none other than Cassie Wright. A special word of thanks is also extended to Deon Maartens for being kind … Continue reading →

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BBS News: CASSIE FRATERNISES IN GANDALF’S GARDEN

Posted on Sunday, 16. June 1996 by hmvh

A new message area, eloquently titled “Gandalf’s Garden” has been created in the place of SmallTalk for those who have anything to submit for the E-mag or discuss on the matter. The area will also be used by our resident … Continue reading →

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