I run a bunch of gameservers for my TF2 clan. On these servers there’s a Source TV that automatically records demo’s of matches. After a match it’s nice to be able to download such a demo and see where your team can improve.

To make these demo’s available to everyone you have to put them on a website somewhere, and doing this manually is annoying. Also, demo’s are easily to compress, so you would like them to get zipped before offering them for a download.

So I wrote a Ruby script that:

• Uses 7zip to compress all .dem files in directories you specify
• Removes the original .dem files
• Moves all the .7z files to predifined directories
• Restarts the servers when this is done

The result is a nice download area at our server

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I was secretely looking for a replacement for my trusted Canon EOS 30D. The Canon 1D Mark IIn was looking rather good. Not too pricey on the used market, decent specifications, basically the same sensor technology as my 30D.

But then I stumbled upon an ad by someone selling her Canon 1D Mark III to go full-frame. The price was good, and the camera turned out to be in perfect condition. So I spent a little more than expected, but I’m now the proud owner of the Canon EOS 1D Mark III.

This thing should be great for shooting sporting events at the next Campzone, and ISO performance is absolutely amazing for indoor shots.

This summer I attended Campzone, an outdoor LAN party. It was the 6th time this LAN was organised, and every year I’ve seen it getting better and better.

Here are some photos I’ve taken at the event. More in my Gallery