Mark Pilgrim: How to install Windows XP in 5 hours or less:

“”Windows Update has found 39 critical updates and service packs.” Install now.
“Service Pack 1 must be installed separately from other updates.” OK.
Yes, I agree to bend over, grease up, and accept the End User License Agreement.
Wait. Time passes.
Wait. Time passes.
Wait. Time passes. It is getting dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
Reboot.

Thanks to Simon for the heads-up.

Bob Bickel, once CTO of Java application server vendor Bluestone (which was acquired, then euthanized by Hewlett Packard) has apparently leapt once again into the breach as VP of strategy and corporate development for JBoss Group LLC. Bickel's first assignment–point man in JBoss' negotiations with Sun over J2EE compliance.

I wonder if Bob is still carrying a picture of Carly in his wallet. Probably not.