If you want to check which version of Ubuntu is installed on a machine run the following command: lsb_release -a On Debian the command is: cat /etc/debian_version The redhat equivalent, which would work on redhat derivatives as well, is: cat /etc/redhat-release … [Read more...] about Check Which Version of Ubuntu You’re Running
Rip Off Republic Overcharges For Safe Sex?
Image via WikipediaWhen I was in Paris a couple of weeks ago I spotted several large billboards from the local authorities advocating the use of condoms and safe sex.I don't think I've ever seen similar ads in Ireland.Now I'm not a big Digg user, but this post caught my attention.It seems that Ireland is the most expensive place to have sex, since the price of condoms is so … [Read more...] about Rip Off Republic Overcharges For Safe Sex?
Sopranos Special Offer
Image via Wikipedia If you're a Sopranos fan the latest offer from Zavvi should be of interest.They've cut the price on the complete boxsets to £88.99 (from £159.99)They've also got a special on Spaghetti Westerns, which I'm quite tempted by. You can pick up A Fistful Of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More and The Good, The Bad And The Ugly for £9.99! I really must … [Read more...] about Sopranos Special Offer
SFA Are Out of Touch With Reality
Ireland's small business association, the SFA (bad choice of acronym!) are trying to grab headlines at the moment with their latest madcap idea. The SFA's Patricia Callan was on morning radio today advocating that Ireland's minimum wage should be slashed by 1 euro.Why?Seemingly doing this would somehow "save the economy".So who exactly is paying a minimum wage anyway?Who is on … [Read more...] about SFA Are Out of Touch With Reality
Other Blog Writing Activity
Since I post to more than one blog it may appear at times that my activity here is pretty low key.Over on FilmReviews.ie I've posted a couple of reviews of films I've seen recently including:WantedHancockAlatristeIncredible HulkWhile over on my domain news blog I've posted a few short posts about updates and some more in depth ones like the one the IEDR annual reportThe company … [Read more...] about Other Blog Writing Activity