I've had a few days to run the leaked beta OS 5.0.0.190 on my Curve 8900 and I must say, this OS is promising!  Yes, there are always caviats when installing code that isn't quite ready for prime time, but you can get a feel for what programmers are shooting for and you can usually get a feel for whether they heard your cries of pain after the previously leaked 5.0.0.90 version.  And, in fact, at this writing, another OS version 5.0.0.204 is already out in the wild and being scrutinized.  Yes, RIM has many beta OS versions and many beta testers, but, here are my two cents about what I think is giant leap in the right direction.

I am writing to you with a feeling of great accomplishment following a successful surgery on my BlackBerry as I take yet another stride towards being technologically self sufficient.  The past few months have had some hairy moments as far as my BlackBerry is concerned and I decided that rather than just let my BB die a slow and horrible death, I would learn a bit more about how to do some upkeep, both with software and hardware, myself. 

As some of you may or may not know I started BerryTastic in November of last year whilst recovering from an operation to repair my repeatedly dislocating shoulder. One of the ideas behind the site was to show people the many varied and different things people can and do use their BlackBerry for.

My cousin was visiting from Philly for the weekend. It’s always great to see her since we’re both always so busy. It was a last minute decision so she was in a hurry when she packed her bags. She checked everything twice and began her drive. All looked well.

I have taken an unfortunate and unplanned hiatus from writing due to adventures in my life that I will eventually let you all in on. I know that while I have been gone everyone here at this fabulous site has been keeping you all greatly entertained and informed. So here I come again hopefully to gain a little insight on that which seems to be taking my mental focus out of range. I don’t know exactly what to do and I would love some input.