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Don’t update your Apache through Webmin

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

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)

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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Aptana under Ubuntu 9.04

Everybody has a favourite HTML editor on a platform, but does anyone have a favourite on ALL platforms? Well at least on the personal computing platform, that is. Well, I must tell you that my favourite HTML editor has been … Continue reading

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Jaunty Jackalope on the HP Mini-note 2133 part 2

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

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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Installing Via beta driver on Ubuntu 8.10 running on HP mini-note 2133

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Linux is an excellent OS, but it still leaves my hands dirty (part 2)

Read part 1 of this article Right after I had had enough of Knoppix in a PMI (poor man’s install) configuration, I decided to look for something better. While Knoppix was a great beginning and an eye-opener to what could … Continue reading

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

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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