Swap space
While I am now relying on Linux for my daily computer needs (Ubuntu 8.10 64 bit, for both work and at home), I have to admit that in many ways I am just a bit b...
Category: Personal Computing
Mac vs PC
Just saw this on Gizmodo. It is simply awesome!
Greatest geeks
According to this article, the following are the greatest geeks of all time. Well, circa 2008 at the very least… Linux Torvalds Steve Wozniak Sir Tim Bern...
Man behind his language
A bit geeky, I know, but it’s good to get back to your roots sometimes, no? After all, wouldn’t you like to know what the twisted mind behind…...
Killer apps for Linux
Whoever has said or continues to say that there are no good applications on Linux, well, think again! Here are some samples of softwares for daily use. 25 kille...
Graphical user interfaces for Linux
As of around March of this year, I have successfully switched over to Linux for my home PC – I will probably say a bit more about that in a future post &#...
Central processing unit
This is more for my own benefit so that I won’t need to search high and low for these links again. Note that the transformation from MHz (millions of step...
Mac DIY
Was trying to find information regarding the RAM for my particular model of G4 Powerbook because I planned to upgrade the puny amount of RAM (512MB in total, 25...
Computer booting process
An excellent 3-part series on the boot up process of modern day computers, focusing on “Linux, Windows, and Intel processors.” Very worthwhile readi...
Upgrading Mac OS X
Recently, I was helping someone to upgrade her Mac – not that I am an expert by the way, but simply because I have been using a Powerbook (yes, the obsole...