So, here’s what I’ve been able to learn over the course of my travels through the wonderful world of Ubuntu Linux on my new Compaq C700 laptop. So since my last update here’s whats happened:
Video playback now works perfectly for The Office episodes and Friends episodes while in Compiz-Fusion. I don’t know what changed since [...]
If you remember the storyline, there’s little to give you an overview on. Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) can hear voices. Actually, it’s one voice that narrates his life. Harold thinks he’s just crazy until he hears the ominous words: “little did he know, it would lead to his imminent death.” This [...]
The ‘ol Gutsy Gibbon is running beautifully. Although most aren’t fans of the open source software, it can really be a breeze sometimes. Just pop open a terminal, type sudo apt-get install and you can get just about any free software you want, man. So far, I’ve probably experienced more problems than [...]
Icon War
Here is a great little flash animation. Made me laugh! http://www.xs4all.nl/~jvdkuyp/flash/see.htm
Recipe XS
The newest and greatest app is here at Imagine It. At http://www.imagineitproductions.net/RecipeXS
The New Laptop
This is up and running with Ubuntu 7.10 installed. I had a bit of trouble getting Win XP SP2 just for the express purpose of [...]
Hmmm….well, this was not a hard choice. Since Dell screwed me over 2 years ago with their outrageously expensive (and flammable to boot) motherboards, I’ve decided they will never (ever) hold water with me again (or any of my immediate family).
Then, there is the fact that I need a laptop that doesn’t cost $2000. [...]