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Review of Ubuntu 8.10 Final
Hey Everyone! I have a review about Ubuntu 8.10 Final! Most reviews come after a few days, but this one will come over two weeks after the release. So lets get started. I love Ubuntu, but do not let that make you think that I would choose Ubuntu over many other distros, though I have…
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Two Weeks After, Your Comments on Ubuntu 8.10
Hi all, I am wondering what you like or dislike about Ubuntu 8.10 Final? If you have any comments I will put them up. Please no cursing as I may have to moderate the comments down to be able to include them in the post. Ryan Orser
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Fedora 10 Preview Review
I have been using this preview of Fedora 10 and it is great. I have timed the boot from start to finish and it was on this virtual machine 30 seconds. I believe it is well worth the effort to try this one when it comes out. Empathy the new Instant Messenger for Fedora 10…
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Rememberance Day
I would like to thank all the people who fought for Canada in the Wars of the past, present, and future (lets hope there are none, but in all likelihood there will be some.) I will remember the people who have fought for the country and who died because they wanted to bring peace to…
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Fedora 10 Preview
Yes Fedora 10 Preview is hot on Ubuntu 8.10s’ heels as the preview has been released on November 4th 2008. I have decided to test out Fedora 10 in a virtual machine while using Ubuntu. There will be a few things I am going to test: 30 Second boot speed How fast it is in…
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Folding@Home applications
You can get these applications that monitor your folding at home. I am using a Windows Program call FahMon in wine. You can get FAHmon here. I chose the Windows client as I did not want to compile the source for Linux as I am not skilled with doing so. I started using FAH about…
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How to Install Folding@Home on Ubuntu.
This is how to install Folding@Home on Ubuntu. Create a folder: mkdir folding Get into the folder you just made: cd folding/ wget http://www.stanford.edu/group/pandegroup/folding/release/FAH6.02-Linux.tgz You have to untar that tarball: tar xzf FAH6.02-Linux.tgz Now you have to configure your system: ./fah6 -configonly Enter your username: Enter your team nuber: 153162 There is no passkey so…
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Laptops close to the one I have.
These laptops are similliar to the one I have at home. These run Windows but you can wipe it off and put on Intrpid Ibex from Ubuntu after you get it. You will get the same experience on the laptops that are like mine as you would get from a laptop that runs Ubuntu on…
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Windows 7 Pre-Beta
I have found the pre-beta of Windows 7 on the net. So I downloaded it and installed it in a virtual machine. I have had a few problems: Internet drivers do not work! The new theme they showed off at PDC is not on the build as now you need a hack to get it…
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Happy Birthday Nana
It is a great day for birthdays as it is my Nana’s birthday today. Have a Great Day Nana! Ryan Orser