Monday, January 25, 2010

Windows XP desktop screen is a Napa, CA image



Just a quick update with a cool little article on how the Original Windows XP desktop background image originated in Napa, CA (Where I currently Live).

I have been a little busy with not being busy at work trying to get some of my own projects and issues taken care of. The hardest thing about this blog for me is that it is hard to talk about work, when you can not talk about work. What I mean by that, is that I cannot write about anything that discloses sensitive information about a customer or something that McAfee does not approve. That is why anything that I have ever posted here, does not go into tremendous detail. I just like to keep up on writing and I actually enjoy it.

I think I am going to utilize this time to work on the root of the domain. I wanted to provide some details for the general public on where to find "useful" information if you have been victim of a compromise or hacked. I thought it would be a nice project and that is the overall reason why I even have this domain in the first place. We will see if I ever go through with it though.

Anyway, check out this article in the local newspaper that shows the origin of the Windows XP default background image. I swear I can almost determine where this picture was taken based on his description, but the fact that it is all vineyard now makes it difficult.

Anyway, see for yourself. (LINK)

Image provided by www.napavalleyregister.com