2010
01.06
Google recently released Nexus One. I went to check it out, and to my shock, it isn't available for South Africa yet. *cries*
So instead of dreaming of one, I started looking at the specs for it. Wow! What a good piece of kit this is! Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AGPS, EDGE. Now you might be wondering why this is all such a big deal, any high-end Nokia has those features. The reason I instantly loved this phone, is the OS, Android. Android is the first open-source mobile operating system.
So being an open-source advocate, this is a natural choice for me. Great work Google!!
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2009
10.01
Results from a global study of the quality of broadband in the world was released yesterday. Now these results show some interesting things, like the top country is South Korea, with penetration of 97% over it's population and a broadband quality score of 66. Well done to them.
The list goes on Japan, Hong Kong, Sweden, etc.
Then from the bottom up, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Indonesia, India, and the shocker, South Africa!
The reason this is so shocking is, Telkom aims to handle all the new tourists for the 2010 world cup. How on earth are we going to handle all those people, when we are so far down the line for broadband quality?! I have no idea, but I'm sure it will be interesting! Very much so!
Links:
Global Broadband Quality Study Shows Progress, Highlights Broadband Quality Gap
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2009
07.23
Some useful links and apps I've found recently:
Kubuntu Install Guide - Install guide for Kubuntu apps
Trace Watch - Free Advanced Traffic Analysis
Speed Dial for Firefox - Direct access to your most visited websites. Like Opera's speed dial.
TwitterFox - Firefox Twitter Client
FlossProFox - Firefox Client for FlossPro
If you have any more links that you think I'd enjoy, please leave a comment, and I'll add it to this list!
2009
05.25
I recently bought a Sansa Clip (m300) MP3 player. I first fell in love with Sansa players when I had a m200. It works perfectly with Linux, and the audio quality is great. They don't lock you into any OS or any music players. So I see it as a great product! I'd recommend it to anyone!
My requirement for toys are that when I but it, it's mine, and I can do with it as I please. When I had the m200, it was locked to UK region, with no radio functionality. I spoke to someone at Sansa, and I just had to reload a new firmware to enable the FM radio. They even told me exactly how to do it! Gotta love it! So if you are looking at a new mp3 player, I'd recommend going for Sansa players.
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2009
03.25
An old favourite game of mine, Starscape has recently resurfaced from the original creator, James Jordaan. The new version is currently in development, so not live yet.
The game was developed by James in 2001/2002. We played it quite a bit when I was at university. Since then he's moved on, and moved back, but alas the game didn't continue, until recently, when it was revived.
Starscape is a turn-based, browser-based MMORPG. Well thought out, with a large universe to get lost in. Unfortunately I can't give out links and/or screenshots. /me has no permission. 
Starscape will probably go through a lot of development still, before new users are allowed, and I can officially declare the location. I can't wait! Will let you know, as soon as I can!
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2009
03.05
Now I know you're thinking "Old News!!", true. I was just thinking today, what is the real threat here, for TomTom and for Linux?
Ok, so I haven't really read the whole court documents and all that (way above my fireplace, they should write that stuff in English!). One of things I understand is that they are sueing over Fat32 and/or Fat16 implemintation on the storage of the TomTom devices. I see this as rediculous. I mean every second device you use that has a memory card uses Fat storage on memory cards; your phone, your digital camera. Fat is the worst (my opinion) storage architecture ever, and also the most widely used.
I have a simple solution, which is not simple at all to impliment. I think vendors should see this as a direct attack on them too, and move all Fat based technology/storage over to something like ext2/3/4, which is lisenced under the GPL. So no one will sue them. Then Microsoft has to impliment ext2/3/4 readablility into their systems, cause now the default standard has moved from fat to ext. Nothing says FU like everyone changing their standards away from your stuff.
I mean TomTom is actually doing Microsoft a favour by using Fat, so is everyone else. Now they sue them over that?! Dumb arses!! I say move all your stuff over to ext2, and screw Microsoft back.
Meh, just my opinion!!
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2009
02.10
Category:
Geek, Linux /
Tag:
Amarok, Firefox, GVIM, Linux, Mplayer, Picasa, Pidgin, Quanta, SuperKaramba, Thunderbird, XChat /
I've compiled a list of the top 10 applications I just can't live without. So here goes:
- Quanta - IDE for development.
- Firefox - Browser.
- Thunderbird - Emails.
- XChat - Irc chat client.
- Pidgin - IM for Google Talk and MSN.
- SuperKaramba - Desklets for KDE
- Mplayer - Movie player.
- Amarok - Audio player.
- GVIM - Gtk VIM editor.
- Picasa for Linux - Image Management.
Well, these certainly aren't all the apps I use on a daily basis, but surely the ones I can't live without. If you have any feedback or comments, please feel free to leave a shout.
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2009
02.06
So last week I had few minutes extra, and finally got through The Tao of Programming in one sitting. Which isn't such a big feat, but yeah, lately it is for me. Anyhow, I found it quite funny, and most parts you feel like, "Hey, that is how programming should be!". I enjoyed it a lot, and found it quite funny and enlightening.
I'd really recommend it to someone, even if it is just a quick read. It really is a good piece, well thought out, and well written. If you have read The Tao of Programming, and would like to read something along the same vein, maybe try out: Rootless Root and let me know what you think of it. I haven't got to it yet, but I intend to shortly. Once I get past my Ubuntu book and The Restaurant at the End of the universe.
Please feel free to leave your opinion and suggestions in the comments.
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2009
01.29
Recently I stepped back into a full-time programming profession after about 2 years, I worked as a Systems Administrator at an ISP during those 2 years. I enjoyed it immensely, but for financial reasons I moved back into programming.
I'm now back in Web Development, and keeping with the spirit of Open-Source, we only use OSS for development and our hosting. To be honest, if I really tried, I could code in .NET, but I don't want to. I run a Kubuntu desktop at work, and at home. I have all the applications I could need ever. 
I'm a happy camper!
Recently I discovered/rediscovered The Tao of Programming. So I'm busy reading that at the moment, well that , and Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference and The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. So I'm kinda between 3 books/pieces of literature. It's all good fun. I'll try and post some reviews on them once I'm done with them.
Well, back to the grind! Enjoy! Hope to see you around sometime!
2009
01.07
Once again I find myself on the path of Window Managers. This time I'm trying out Enlightenment version 17, better known as E17. Yeah, yeah, I know, it's still in development, and it's not stable...but who cares, it works! Right? If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
I don't know what the attraction is for me re E17. I've always had it installed, even if I don't use it permanently. Although, this will be my first run of it on Kubuntu. Should be fun!
Anyways, I'll let you know how it goes.
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