There’s a story on The Register: The BBC are looking for eager open-source hackers to help them develop their new Dirac video codec project. Looks fascinating, and with the weight of the BBC behind it, it could have a bright future.
Despite all the fun last night brought, the alcohol evidently went to my head somewhat and I had a particularly awful nightmare. I dreamt that, later this month (on the 29th, in fact), Claire dies of a terminal illness. I don’t remember much of it; only that we were making preparations for halloween when she died (we were buying face paint in a shop not unlike a cross between Stars [strange 'alternative' goodies in Aberystwyth] and the Post Office around the corner from my Dad’s house [as I remember it as a kid]).
Fucking frightening. Not a good start to the day.
Right - a few more things to do at work, then I’m off to help talk to some Freshers about volunteer work.
Went to Andy’s unbirthday party (sadly the original party, this summer, had to be cancelled as nobody who matters could make it). That was fun - drinking and TwisterTM. Will try to post pictures as they become available (JTA has more).
I played Twister until I hurt my back. Then I stopped. Andy did remarkabley well, and won two successive games.