Tag Archives: Ubuntu
Microsoft Windows First on Mac
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, Linux, Mac OS X, Mac Setup Guide, Microsoft Windows XP, partitioning, Preinstalled
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Quebec’s Anti- Open Source Policy
Peter Nowak wrote a CBC article yesterday about Quebec being sued for not accepting software contract bids:
“Government buyers are using an exception in provincial law that allows them to buy directly from a proprietary vendor when there are no options … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Open Source
Also tagged Canonical, ibm, Novel, Open Source, oracle, Peter Nowak, Public, Public Interest, RedHat, Sun
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Microsoft Meaning of “UnsupportedBrowser”?
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, Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Internet Explorer, microsoft windows, Optimized Under
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Ubuntu Aptitude Giving Me Attitude
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, Linux, package management, software update
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Dealing with the High Cost of Ubuntu
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, Linux, Open Source, User Experience
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WARNING: The following packages cannot be authenticated!
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, t42p, tip, update, upgrade
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Walt Mossberg Wrote the Safe Article About Ubuntu, “I still advise mainstream, nontechnical users to avoid Linux”
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, Linux, Mac OS X, MacOS, microsoft windows, Ubuntu Linux, windows vista
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“Fan error” Blown Away
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, t42p, thinkpad, windows
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“Fan error”
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, t42p, thinkpad, windows
18 Comments
Ubuntu & I’m too smart for my own good
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
