Archive for November, 2008
Google Docs – Oh, So Close…
So I thought I’d try Google Docs. Sounds pretty promising – a way to store your documents ‘in the cloud’, so you can get to them from anywhere, edit them using online tools, share them with others and bolt a bit of code onto OpenOffice so you can upload and download documents just like they’re [...]
In: MSc · Tagged with: google docs math ole embedded
Installing Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex)
Ubuntu 8.10 has been released today, and given the leaps forward in ease-of-use and presentation that the last few releases have made, I’ve been counting the days. There’s always the option of upgrading, or even just leaving /home unformatted when you reinstall. Personally, I always like to do a clean install of the distro when [...]
In: Ubuntu · Tagged with: install ubuntu 8.10 backup
Flickering Wireless LED in Ubuntu 8.10
A quick solution to that darned flashing wireless light in Ubuntu 8.10 – works on my Dell Vostro anyway. This solution didn’t work for me – I had to make a slight adjustment to the directories updated. It does give some background on how it works if you’re interested though. Save the following file as [...]
In: Ubuntu · Tagged with: flashing, flickering, led, sleep, suspend, transmit, Ubuntu, wake, wireless