Terence Govender

I've come to realise that no matter how strange life turns out or how many life-changing events come around, there will always be challenges that you need to overcome. Sometimes you will be supported and sometimes you are by yourself. The main thing is that we remember these moments and that they are burned onto our hearts. If we regret our past, and many of us do, then the way forward is narrowed. Rather embrace the past that you have faced and look forward knowing that you can overcome and this will cause a momentum in your steps that cannot be compared. It's up to you to forgive and receive forgiveness, but treasure these moments. Do not treasure the pain or sadness but rather treasure the fact that you are now one step further towards a better future.

"Oikaketa hibi no naka ni kizamareta ashiato wa
Nani yori mo kakegae no nai takaramono" ~ Sakura Biyori by Hoshimura Mai

Translated:
the footsteps left in the days I chased after
are treasures more important then anything else

This is such a beautiful song, it really spoke to me and I hope what I said has helped someone.

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Windows 7 review by me

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:30:23 PM

microsoft, windows, opinion, review ...

Well, my friends seemed to like the way I write. So I decided to show you one of the reviews I wrote. Hope you like it

Windows 7 By Terence Govender

Overall Rating 9/10

Windows has been around for a very, very long time. Their innovative and logical approach to solving problems has astonished and attracted many a geek. Sadly, I too have fallen prey to the Microsoft way of life. The truth is that it’s the most user-friendly software available. I’m not saying it’s the best because Linux and other OS’s have really made huge leaps in all areas of functionality and some have surpassed Windows by a long way (I have always been a Linux fan but Windows is easier to use e.g. games work, software doesn’t need emulators, etc. I’m very lazy). Although, imao Mac really can’t cut it in other countries, it’s meant for Americans (lol an Indian mentioning America, I’m probably going to get killed for this – can hear the CIA now). Macs are extremely simplistic and don’t offer much. To the Americans that still use it, it is the world’s greatest thing and that is probably why approximately a fifth of their population is completely stupid (real statistics).

Anyways let’s get back on topic. Microsoft has the beta on trial on the official website and I recommend it to everyone. The deal is really good because it allows you to use the product for quite a while before needing to be bought - I think it’s between 30 and 120 days depending on membership or not. So this review is based on the beta trial version and not the full version. Firstly, let’s look at what we are offer by the new OS compared to Vista which wasn’t the best of operating systems. Considering how much of a difference there is, I won’t be able to explain every single one – mostly because I want to keep what remains of my sanity. Basically it takes Vista to a whole new level of awesomeness. Right off the bat 7 has greatly improved networking. It’s so easy for me to connect my laptop to my PC and both to my printer without the need for a shared printer folder. A new feature called Jump Lists which remembers the applications you use all the time and puts them all in a handy window to save you time. They have also improved on the way we interact with windows on the desktop, with new features like Snap and Peek. Windows 7 has really gone all out with a few new features that will revolutionise the way we use our PCs. The first one is Play To which enables you to play your music or videos on other networked PCs, TVs or sound systems around the house – this feature is quite useless to us at the moment because the technology is expensive here. The second on is Remote Streaming which enables you to play stuff from your PC anywhere you want as well as utilise the Play To function – still a little useless because not many people here have capless internet for large amounts of streaming. The last feature is Multitouch (I know it sounds erotic) which has completely changed the way we look at touch screens, keyboard and mouse are rarely needed with this new system – unfortunately special hardware is needed and will be expensive for quite a while I think, although this is good news for tablet PC users who have touch capabilities already (bastards >:[).
Functionality 9/10

Secondly, let’s look at the user-friendliness. Windows 7 exudes nothing but user-friendliness, it is by far the easiest OS I have used yet (well not in a retarded way like Mac which has nothing complicated). Everything is laid out in a way that is easily accessible and easy to understand. The new feature which allows you to pin applications to the taskbar adds to the comfort of using this OS, the taskbar works similar to the Mac one except for the fact that it doesn’t look lame.
User-friendliness 9/10

Next, I will deal with compatibility. I did have quite a few issues finding drivers but that was only because it is a new OS but the Vista drivers work perfectly. Newer games had no problems running at full (sometimes higher) but the older games, sadly, didn’t work at all – even after trying the compatibility settings. I did manage to make the older games work after using some trickery and emulators but it wasn’t the same. Then I found out about the XP mode that was developed into Windows 7 which enables you to use anything you can use on XP and all the games worked perfectly. Another problem is that people with below average rigs will suffer with the inability to run Windows 7 at full potential or even at all in some cases. The new OS uses quite a lot of resources and if you can’t meet the requirements then there’s no hope for you. The awesome thing is if you do have what it takes and have a bit of cash to spare then the new DX11 will blow your mind but I will get to that in a little bit.
Compatibility 9/10

Lastly, it’s all about the design - which is beautiful I might add. From the new login to the transparency of the 3-D windows everything is exquisite. This is probably the best design you will find on an OS at the moment, truly art. The new DX11 adds to the already huge repertoire of features. Remember the spare cash I mentioned? Well, if you have a few thousands then you can experience the whole new world of PC 3-D (which I still have not T.T because of student budget and the fact that it is a shitload of cash), with DX11 you will expect life-like gaming, less lag, godly sound effects and new textures (one is called tessellation T.T which I still have not seen).
Design 10/10

Personal opinions: I am definitely going to buy this OS. If I had the money I would definitely get everything this OS needs to operate at full, it sounds too good to be true. Even though South Africa has limited hardware, I am going to get what I can then import the rest if I have to. Before I leave you, I will tell you a story. While reading a magazine with a picture of Windows 7 on the cover, I was asked by a person standing to my right (yes, direction is important) why the new windows is called 7. He said, “Windows started out by naming them by year then they made new names for the home use OS’s to separate them from the business orientated one’s like Server™. Then they made this one and not even my dad knows why.” Even though I hadn’t read the article on Windows 7 as yet, I was baffled. Firstly, because this person worked at a computer store (his dad was the manager) and should know why. Secondly, because he looked like a geek with some knowledge and should know why. Lastly, because he had read the whole magazine article before I picked it up and should know why. After about five seconds of looking at him with utter disgust on my face (I could only handle 5 before I would start laughing) I gave him my answer. I spoke like a pre-schooler so I could try and get to his level of stupidity and said, “There were six versions of Windows now there are seven, you f**king noob @ss pig.” I closed the magazine and put it back on the rack then laughed in his face, laughed at his dad for having such a dumbass kid (and obviously for being a dumbass himself) and left. I was tempted to prove him wrong about the naming but I wanted to laugh so hard at that point I couldn’t carry on. On my way out I could hear applause, but alas it was for some kid who was at Spur for his birthday. True story.

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Listening to the same music over and over
Discrimination towards minorities and swearing
Mental health and behaviour problems

Please e-mail me if you have questions and comments at terence.tman@hotmail.com

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Uncertainty in my life

Sunday, February 8, 2009 7:39:42 PM

Im guessing this happens to everyone at some point but you don't really understand the true emotions of those people until you yourself have experienced them - which is logical in a strange and twisted sense. The feeling where your friends are going to be better off and you are going to be left on the street at any moment.

Okay so maybe not all of us go through this but there are still many. I empathise with those that have had to go through these things alone. With no one around to talk to. I believe that there are many things that can keep a person together mentally like love, family and friends. Right now though, I am not really in a situation where I can rely on friends and family. As for love, I have never found it.

My parents decided that I was going to be the first doctor in the family. I really don't want to be one but I am in university doing a BSc in Biological Sciences which leads into MBChB in July. I have always wanted to become a programmer but my parents wouldn't listen. They said that if I wanted to become a programmer then I would have to pay for my studies by myself. Deciding it would be better to go along with their plan rather than sell my body for drug money or something, I went along with it. I regret that decision now but there is nothing I can do about it. I never liked chemistry and physics but hey I am doing them because I have to. My friends are doing the same course as me and they are doing so well and I am not sure whether I will be able to make it. What happens if I fail? What will I do with my life? What will I do with my life if I pass? So many things that are tearing me apart inside. I cry myself to sleep some nights just thinking of the mess I have made.

Even through all of this.. somehow I have had peace of mind. Even though my life has not turned out to be the way I would have liked it to, there are so many things that I am grateful for and things that fill me with joy. Lately though, even the things that bring me joy have lost their lustre or have gone all together. I am not a optimist at heart but I am not a pessimist either, I am a logical thinker and judge things as I see them.. even though my emotions decide to get the best of me after I realise that there's no hope. Don't get me wrong, I am not some suicidal nut but rather a very confused boy that has drifted far from his home, not looking for his old one but rather for a completely new one - somewhere where he can feel safe again.

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