Tag Archives: Linux

Microsoft Windows First on Mac

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Lloyd

The first thing I install when I’m setting up a Mac is Microsoft Windows XP.
I’ll likely never start up Windows again, but I’d like to have it available just in case my need becomes great in this Windoze world. Re-partitioning … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing | Also tagged Apple Computers, Bootcamp, Dual-Boot, Mac OS X, Mac Setup Guide, Microsoft Windows XP, partitioning, Preinstalled, Ubuntu | 2 Comments

Microsoft Meaning of “UnsupportedBrowser”?

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Lloyd

If “Office Live” is an indication, Microsoft seems to prefer a fragile web. A web not only restricted to a couple of web browsers, but also to specific operating systems.

Posted in Web | Also tagged Firefox, Mac OS X, Microsoft Internet Explorer, microsoft windows, Optimized Under, Ubuntu | 6 Comments

Ubuntu Aptitude Giving Me Attitude

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Lloyd

The Ubuntu command line tool to install software aptitude wants to install a bunch of additional packages that aren’t required according to apt-get.

Posted in Ubuntu | Also tagged apt-get, aptitude, delin, Installing Software, package management, software update, Ubuntu | 6 Comments

Dealing with the High Cost of Ubuntu

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Lloyd

Yesterday, I did an install of Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) on the Dell Dimension E520. The install went well; I haven’t experienced any hardware problems (yet), but I’m near tears for all the (minor) experience issues.

Posted in Ubuntu | Also tagged bugs, Dell Dimension E520, Open Source, Ubuntu, User Experience | 5 Comments

Walt Mossberg Wrote the Safe Article About Ubuntu, “I still advise mainstream, nontechnical users to avoid Linux”

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Lloyd

Walt Mossberg, you are one of my favorite technology reporters, and so I’m particularly disappointed by your article
“Linux’s Free System Is Now Easier to Use, But Not for Everyone“.
My first disappointment is the timing of the article. September 27th Ubuntu … Continue reading →

Posted in Computing, Linux, PC, Ubuntu | Also tagged Consuming, Dell Dimension E520, Mac OS X, MacOS, microsoft windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, windows vista | 47 Comments

“Fan error”

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Lloyd

My ThinkPad t42p is less than two years old, and today it became a paper weight — I hope temporarily.
Thursday Update: Yes, it seems that it was temporary!

Posted in PC, Victoria | Also tagged burning plastic, fan, ibm, laptop, lenovo, microsoft windows, PC, personal computing, repair, service, t42p, thinkpad, Ubuntu, windows | 18 Comments

Ubuntu & I’m too smart for my own good

Posted on August 21, 2005 by Lloyd

With the immediate arrangements for me “volunteering” for my employer, Flock, I booted up a “400$ special” PC, built myself 10 months ago. I have not used this PC much since starting with Merc, as they have met well all … Continue reading →

Posted in Flock, Ubuntu | Also tagged apt pinning, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 4.10, Ubuntu 5.04 | Leave a comment

http://http:// & Microsoft.com

Posted on August 20, 2005 by Lloyd

http://http:// is redirected to Microsoft. I have stumbled upon this once before, but did not have time to reflect on it.

Posted in Firefox | Also tagged Firefox, Testing, Ubuntu | 2 Comments

Be like water

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Lloyd

Things are moving fast . Not too fast though . Everything feels very fluid , and natural .

Posted in Flock, Personal, Ubuntu | Also tagged Acer, ACER Aspire 1692WLMi, Ubuntu | Leave a comment