Ashraf is back.

December 23, 2009 62 Email article | Print article

Hello Friends,

First and foremost let me say thanks to everyone that expressed concern and curiosity about my lack of activity for the past 6-7 days. You see I was out of town for the past 6-7 days (although it was not necessarily a vacation but rather more of a religious obligation). So, secondly, let me apologize for not giving everyone a heads up prior to the fact. In retrospect I should have given everyone sort sort of info before just disappearing.

I am indeed back and in fine health alhumdulilah. I just got home so inshAllah I will continue reviews (GOTD or otherwise) and other postings tomorrow.

Take care,
Ashraf
Geek of dotTech

62 Comments »

  1. MicroLabrat December 24, 2009 at 1:46 AM (comment permalink) -

    Have a very Merry Christmas Ashraf!

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  2. ton December 24, 2009 at 1:54 AM (comment permalink) -

    Nice to see you back.

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  3. jumbi December 24, 2009 at 1:56 AM (comment permalink) -

    Someone should open a thread/post about how to punish you for letting us worry so much !

    (very glad you are fine :-)

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  4. Ozzie December 24, 2009 at 2:11 AM (comment permalink) -

    @jumbi: Hmmm, me thinks we sign him up as a subscriber on “4 Free on the Internet” … that’ll learn him! :) Good to have you back, brother!

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  5. Sandeep December 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM (comment permalink) -

    Thanks Ashraf.

    We really missed you on dottech.

    Hope you had a wonderful time those days.

    Merry Christmas to you and all dottechies.

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  6. Alan December 24, 2009 at 2:44 AM (comment permalink) -

    Baruch Atah Adonai and so it ever shall be Deo volente

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  7. MikeR December 24, 2009 at 2:48 AM (comment permalink) -

    @ ashraf:

    Glad you’re OK: you had us worried for a minute back there, not least because no software developer I’m aware of has yet created a Virtual Ashraf app for when the real thing seems no longer to be present.

    Best wishes to you & yours and to all dot tecchies everywhere: here’s hoping 2010 will be as happy as it’s healthy — and if it’s prosperous as well, then please post your address details here for receipt of begging letters. . .
    :-)

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  8. Chris December 24, 2009 at 2:54 AM (comment permalink) -

    Welcome in our computers life. Again with appreciation for your work and the pertinence of your reviews. I have learn so much… Thank you and merry Christmas

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  9. future hacker December 24, 2009 at 3:02 AM (comment permalink) -

    Good to see you Ashraf! I’d come everyday to DotTech but there were nothing new for a few days…I got worried, I thought it was the end of the world! Why isn’t Ashraf here! WAAAAAA!
    I missed you =P

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  10. muhammad December 24, 2009 at 3:17 AM (comment permalink) -

    missed you Ashraf
    takabal ALLAH

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  11. David Brookman December 24, 2009 at 3:20 AM (comment permalink) -

    Great to have you back – the gap has been refilled.

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  12. Falcon December 24, 2009 at 4:48 AM (comment permalink) -

    I have never commented/and or given a response on this site but have followed your reviews for close to a year now. Anyway, it’s high time that I say “thank you” for all your time, work. and dedication you put into your reviews. Where you find the time to do such a thorough job on so many pieces is beyond me!! Many times your info on a certain matters has been a real eye-opener. Keep up the good work and know that there are alot of us out here that have quietly followed what you do and want you to know we appreciate you.

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  13. rachana December 24, 2009 at 5:45 AM (comment permalink) -

    WELCOME BACK

    WORRIES ARE OVER

    LETS CELEBRATE NOW

    HAPPY X-MAS REALLY

    rachana

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  14. Bruce Fraser December 24, 2009 at 5:57 AM (comment permalink) -

    Ashraf,
    Merry Christmas (in my tradition), and the same in your tradition.

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  15. Alalata December 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM (comment permalink) -

    Good to see back Ashraf, and Merry Christmas.

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  16. Pete December 24, 2009 at 7:14 AM (comment permalink) -

    What’s up with all these middle eastern expressions?

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  17. Ryan December 24, 2009 at 8:08 AM (comment permalink) -

    Glad you are back Ashraf. We are all dead worried about you. I have been coming back to dotTech every day afew times to look out for you. Glad that you are safe and sound. Take care Brother.

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  18. Allenox December 24, 2009 at 8:31 AM (comment permalink) -

    Next time, bring a laptop! Happy Holidays, Ashraf!

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  19. Ozzie December 24, 2009 at 9:13 AM (comment permalink) -

    @Pete: What a strange – and might I say unnecessary – comment. It’s called the worldwide web. We come from all parts of the world. These are terms of respect (and not just in the Middle East). Would you prefer blanket god-bless Americanisms?

    PS. The “Middle East” is not some amorphous mass. And “Middle Eastern” is not a language, as in “middle eastern expressions”.

    Sheesh, when will we be beyond this type of rubbish?

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  20. MerryMarjie December 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM (comment permalink) -

    A day without mail from Ashraf is disappointing! Welcome back and Happy New Year to you!

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  21. Someguy December 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM (comment permalink) -

    Great that your back!

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  22. kasish December 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM (comment permalink) -

    Hope you had a good rest , and thought long and hard about our ……………

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  23. Mike December 24, 2009 at 12:06 PM (comment permalink) -

    Welcome back! Glad everything is OK!

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  24. Rita December 24, 2009 at 1:23 PM (comment permalink) -

    Welcome back!…we were all worried about you. What a relief to know you are back safe & sound.

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  25. Cornell December 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM (comment permalink) -

    Good to hear you are back.

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