Looking through posts tagged ‘Ubuntu’
Ubuntu Review: One Year In | 22nd Dec 2008
After a somewhat belated New Year’s resolution last year, I did manage to complete my goal much more easily than I previously thought possible. In the last 9 months, I can probably count on my two hands then number of times I’ve booted into Vista or XP. I’ve been using Ubuntu on a regular basis [...]
Windows 7 finally catching Ubuntu? | 16th Nov 2008
There’s been a lot of talk since Microsoft’s PDC about what to expect from Windows 7. It’s due out in late 2009 or 2010, but MS gave a taste of what’s to come at their PDC. Gina Trapani over at Lifehacker posted a good list of the new features they’re working on for Windows 7. [...]
Of Freedom and Trademarks | 9th Nov 2008
I read an article this past weekend that brought up some interesting issues that I tend to forget about concerning free software. Most people these days are familiar with Firefox. While Firefox is open-source and “essentially” free software, the key area that makes it non-free is in its trademark and copyright. The brand name “Firefox” [...]
Wikipedia adopts Ubuntu for its server infrastructure | 10th Oct 2008
Wikipedia adopts Ubuntu for its server infrastructure.
Desktop Refresher | 22nd Aug 2008
I was inspired by the Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell to show off my new desktop look. In traditional Lifehacker style, I’ll mention the pictured applications. The operating system is obviously Ubuntu. Avant Window Navigator is my dock. The IM application is Pidgin, which includes the Facebook Chat and MusicTracker (displays currently playing song in [...]
Fresh Gnome Look | 18th Jul 2008
Until recently, I didn’t toy much with the default “look” of Ubuntu. I changed my wallpaper and that was about it. But one of the great things about Linux is how customizable it is. I hadn’t toyed around much with Screenlets or Avant Window Navigator, despite having both of them installed. I’ve been showing both [...]
Ubuntu at Best Buy | 11th Jul 2008
Ubuntu is now being sold at Best Buy (both in-store and online) for $20, which includes 60 days of installation and setup support from ValuSoft. Someone noticed this a few days ago and posted it on /. but now Ars is giving us the full scoop on this great idea from Canonical and ValuSoft.
The Perfect Storm | 5th Jun 2008
In my hurry to finish Monday’s post on Ubuntu’s Netbook Remix, I failed to fully grasp the announcement of Dell’s new “mini-Inspiron” netbook/UMPC/MID/subnotebook/whathaveyou. It’s going to ship running the new Ubuntu software (or WinXP) by the end of the month. We’re talking about a main-stream, awesome subnotebook that a ton of people already want (including [...]
Ubuntu Netbook Remix | 3rd Jun 2008
As was expected, Ubuntu announced a new version of its operating system specifically targeted toward netbooks [via Engadget]. This is following the success of OLPC XO laptop in bringing about subnotebooks such as the now famous Asus Eee PC and a number of followers including the HP MiniNote, Elonex ONE, Everex Cloudbook, MSI Wind, the [...]
Say Cheese! | 21st May 2008
Well here’s a way to kill two birds with one stone. I’ve been meaning to try out the new WordPress gallery feature on my blog. I’ve also been meaning to see if my Ezonics EzCam IV (EZ-314) webcam works under Ubuntu now. Since it does (plug ‘n play), I was able to mess around with [...]
I'm Jonathan Blackhall, a 4th year medical student at RMC. This is my blog, where I ramble about technology, medicine, free software, and other random stuff. 
