Tag Archives: open source

Don’t update your Apache through Webmin

Posted on 10 December 2011 by johannes

This morning while logged on inside the webmin interface, I saw that there were 10 packages to update. Without much thought, I just hit the “update packages” button and it went on its merry way. Unfortunately, the consequence was not … Continue reading →

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Linux Mint on HP2133

Posted on 30 March 2010 by johannes

I have not used my HP 2133 for a few months now. I used to use it a lot for writing documents and stuff on the bus or train during commutes, but that was only after I got a larger … Continue reading →

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Google Chrome OS will open new doors (and close windows)

Posted on 10 July 2009 by johannes

With the recent announcement of the development of the Google Chrome OS, the possibilities for the end user has opened even wider in terms of choice of operating system for desktops, notebooks and especially netbooks. An OS with the Chrome … Continue reading →

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Jaunty Jackalope on the HP Mini-note 2133 part 2

Posted on 23 June 2009 by johannes

I have found that using Jackalope on the HP 2133 Mini-note to be quite a good experience so far. Compared to installing Intrepid (8.10), the installation process was a complete breeze. There was no need to install using weird methods … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu desktop 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) on HP Mini-note 2133

Posted on 20 June 2009 by johannes

Having worked on the Ubuntu 8.10 for a few months, when Jaunty Jackalope was released publicly it was a definite temptation to upgrade. Considering it was a real pain to install 8.10 last time around on my HP mini-note 2133 … Continue reading →

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Linux is an excellent OS, but it still leaves my hands dirty (part 1)

Posted on 02 March 2008 by johannes

Having three notebook computers has its own problems. My main notebook at the moment is the Macbook that I purchased nearly 11 months ago. It has been a solid companion of mine in doing teaching work and general everyday computing. … Continue reading →

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