Category Archives: Open Source
Troubles with VMware nics and Ubuntu
I’ve set myself up with a VMware Server box on a small laptop. This box is going to go onto the DMZ segment soon. I’ve had a major problem setting up things though. The main use for it at the … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Open Source, Projects, Technology, VMware
gTalk + Voice Calling in Ubuntu 8
Finally got around to putting trying out Ubuntu 8.10 and I’ve been having less trouble than some others have been having. Now I’m getting things up and running including gTalk using Empathy Instant Messenger. I’ve copied the post from the … Continue reading
Filed under Fixes, Open Source, Technology
Living In A Linux World
It’s been ages and ages since I last posted. School has taken priority over a lot of things with TECHgap. Been learning a lot about Linux (Ubuntu and SUSE to be exact). Just finished a second esession with another student … Continue reading
Filed under Open Source, Technology
Back In School, Cool Firefox Extensions, And Free Screen-capturing Software
I’m now back in school as of this Monday, and I’ve been really busy. I really want to keep everyone updated with what’s going on, especially since it’s going to make very interesting blogging material, but I don’t have time … Continue reading
Filed under News, Open Source, Projects, Technology
Why VMware Is Totally Awesome Pt. 1, Jumping On The Linux Bandwagon, And Why I Am Going To Use Firefox 3 Instead Of Flock 2
So I’m finally going to tell you about VMware, one of the greatest virtualization software suites available anywhere. But first, I am no longer using Flock 2. And I’ll tell you why. Memory. I did an experiment. I disabled all … Continue reading
Filed under Open Source, Technology, VMware
Microsoft Office versus OpenOffice.org
Microsoft Office software suite is extremely powerful. It covers a lot of material. Aside from the fairly standard Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 has a number of other useful tools. I’m no expert on office, so … Continue reading
Filed under Open Source, Technology
