Tag Archives: t42p

WARNING: The following packages cannot be authenticated!

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Lloyd

Today, when I tried to <code>aptitude install</code> a package on Ubuntu the response was “WARNING: The following packages cannot be authenticated!”
I received a similar warning when I tried to use Synaptic Package Manager.
I checked and made sure that the software … Continue reading →

Posted in Ubuntu | Also tagged apt-get, aptitude, Authenticated, but, debian, error, installation, package management, problem, repository, secure, Security, synaptic, tip, Ubuntu, update, upgrade | 1 Comment

“Fan error” Blown Away

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Lloyd

I’m writing this email on my purring ThinkPad T42p with its new fan. Yes!

Posted in Consuming, PC | Also tagged burning plastic, fan, ibm, laptop, lenovo, PC, personal computing, repair, service, thinkpad, Ubuntu, windows | 64 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, Linux, microsoft windows, PC, personal computing, repair, service, thinkpad, Ubuntu, windows | 18 Comments