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Planet Ubuntu content

01-Jul-08

There has been quite a few posts about the type of content fetched by Planet Ubuntu. Some say the content should only be related to Ubuntu, while others support the idea of having personal, not related to Ubuntu, posts.
Suggestion …
Using Gentoo.org as example:
Planet Gentoo is limited to Gentoo-related posts. The author uses a tag [...]

The modem returns … UPDATED

07-Jun-08

It’s been a while since I was actually upset by something in GNU/Linux, but the last few days are making up for all that sane time. It’s not even a funny problem to work with anymore.
Since the installation of Ubuntu 8.04 I can’t use my 3G UMTS Modem, a Huawei e220.
I’ve tried pretty much [...]

I’ll share my computer with you

30-May-08

I’ve been following a discussion on Planet Debian about which VPS Provider to choose from. I’m a SliceHost customer and I’m happy with the service. However, sometimes 256MB of RAM isn’t enough (rarely) and the other plans are way out of my league (read pocket).
The solution to this would be to rent a dedicated server [...]

What do you have open? Meme

22-May-08

This is the first time I’m actually participating on one of these things. I’m amazed on how much stuff people have open.
Firefox - 9 tabs
Evolution
gnome-terminal - 4 tabs
nautilus - home folder
gvim
It’s 4AM at the time of this writing, so I’m not really into multi-tasking.

PS3 Port Status

21-May-08

Luckily for all PS3 owners, and Ubuntu users, the development of the port has been active for the last couple of weeks. Since the creation of the mailing list, things are starting to be discussed and plans for a good release are gaining shape.
Dan was kind enough to create a status email to let [...]

The problem, with facts

15-May-08

Well, things have finally calmed down regarding the OpenSSL problems. Not that it’s necessarily bad to see that many posts and news. One can actually think it’s a good thing problems are addressed and discussed, but I was starting to get tired of reading nothing more than a bunch of complaints.
News flash: Shit happens!
I [...]

linux-cell on Ubuntu mailing list

25-Mar-08

After a long month of waiting, we finally have the mailing list. It will be used mainly for the PS3 Port of Ubuntu, however, any other topic related to linux-cell is welcome.
https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-cell

Dual-head configuration, #2

24-Jan-08

When I got to my parents house I decided to do a clean install of Ubuntu 7.10. Like I mentioned before, I’m not a fan of upgrade.
After installation both monitors were working. Secondary monitor was working as a clone, which didn’t used to happen on previous releases. I tried using the instructions of my previous [...]

Happy Holidays

24-Dec-07

Best wishes to all Planet Ubuntu readers and all my fellow colleagues from Ubuntu Members.
It has been a pleasure working with all of you. Looking forward for the next one!
Regards,
Tiago

Huawei E220 - Workaround for Dapper Drake

30-Aug-07

Using the Modem Huawei E220 on Dapper Drake (and from what I’ve heard 7.04) can be quite tricky. After a few searches I found a great software that will allow the USB device to be recognized as a modem, and not a SCSI CD-ROM.
oozie made a great work and has instructions on his website.
huawei.tar.bz2 is [...]

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