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Mint XFCE: worst Linux ever

Posted by Graeme in Software at 8:19 pm on Monday, 4 October 2010

The XFCE version of Linux Mint is pretty, fast, uses the huge Debian/Ubuntu software repositories, and comes with a good selection of software installed by default, as well as Linux Mint’s nice utilities. Its also the worst Linux distribution I have tried. (more…)

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Volatility is the best risk measure

Posted by Graeme in Business & Investment at 6:46 pm on Monday, 4 October 2010

I have just rewritten the Moneyterms article on volatility to cover common criticisms of volatility as a risk measure. The key points are that volatility makes intuitive sense when considered properly, correctly corrects for increased upside, and that the critics are unable to come up with a better measure.

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