Although I've had a Palm (Tungsten T2) for quite some time I haven't really been using it actively. However I've found recently that I need something that falls between my mobile phone and my laptop in terms of mobility and power, so it's been dusted off and is coming back into use. By default the Palm comes with software to integrate with Windows and Mac, but there doesn't … [Read more...] about Palm on Ubuntu with Kpilot
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Ubuntu Development – Flight 4
The fourth milestone CD released as part of the Dapper development cycle is now available. Although the CD images are not production ready, they are described as being "reasonably free of showstopper CD-build or installer bugs" More information on the developments and changes here, while downloads of the isos are available here, here and here … [Read more...] about Ubuntu Development – Flight 4
Gaim – multiuser msn chats
I really like GAIM as an IM client, but some of the functions are a bit hidden. To get a multiuser chat going in MSN isn't as obvious as it could be. It's not hard to do, but it is a little obscure :) Is there a way to invite more than one person to an MSN chat? Yes. Right click a buddy on your list and choose "Initiate Chat". In the conversation window that appears, choose … [Read more...] about Gaim – multiuser msn chats
Easy Ubuntu
I mentioned a handy little tool I came across for installing a variety of useful apps on my ubuntu laptop recently. Paul O'Malley has pointed me in the direction of an alternative called (strangely enough) Easy Ubuntu It doesn't offer as wide a selection of applications, but it probably does more than enough for most people: Easy Ubuntu allows you to: Add extra … [Read more...] about Easy Ubuntu
Is the Open Source Community Elitist?
This site and server runs on open source software. I'm writing this blog entry using open source software. Our business runs predominately on open source software. … [Read more...] about Is the Open Source Community Elitist?