I've just installed this PC and have run into some interesting issues with the graphics drivers. Which nvidia drivers should I be using? If I try "nvidia" and change the resolution settings X crashs completely, so I'm stuck with a really low resolution which is making me miserable :( Any suggestions? … [Read more...] about Which nVidia Drivers – Ubuntu Edgy
If you’re going to use Flash ….
The make sure you're detecting if the browser supports it. I just installed Ubuntu on this pc, so I don't have any extra plugins yet. It being a Saturday and St. Patrick's Day, I wanted to check which shops are open and until when. Browsing the Dunnes Stores website is nigh on impossible without Flash and the developers, who were probably paid a small fortune, haven't even … [Read more...] about If you’re going to use Flash ….
Open Source Software For Windows
What OSS software do you recommend for windows, apart from the obvious ones like Firefox and Thunderbird. Are there any other essential tools that you use on a regular basis? I've started a thread on this over here … [Read more...] about Open Source Software For Windows
Stopping Bruteforce SSH Attacks
Years ago when I got my first server I remember installing some scripts to check its integrity and warn me about attacks. I was amazed and quite frightened by the number of SSH attempts. I soon learnt, however, that this was quite normal. It maybe worrying, but it's normal. Put a server on a public IP and people will try to crack it. There's no avoiding that. Well, there is, … [Read more...] about Stopping Bruteforce SSH Attacks
RSS Saved My Eyes
I have normal vision. I do wear glasses, but I could get away without wearing them most of the time. Admittedly I only started wearing my glasses on a regular basis when I walked straight past my girlfriend without spotting her (this was about ten years ago), but I wouldn't be considered blind. I'm not a designer, nor would I ever claim to be one, but, in common with a lot of … [Read more...] about RSS Saved My Eyes