Archive for August, 2006

Two weeks of Linux bliss

Saturday, August 19th, 2006

Well it has been two weeks since I redid etch on my X40. And a good two weeks it has been indeed. Everything seems to be working just fine - so much so that I don't think I've taken the Macbook pro out for a spin the entire time. This ...

Debian (Etch) on an IBM Thinkpad X40

Saturday, August 5th, 2006

Introduction Recently I tried upgrading my X40 from sarge to testing, and didn't quite make it. I was debating sending the machine back to Emperor Linux for a depot install, but this was going to take some time and was pricy (on the order of $300). So I figured it would ...

Treo 700p

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

As our plan with Cingular was just about up, and their shady billing practices have annoyed me to no end, it was time to look for new plans. And that means a chance for a new phone. I had been leaning towards a smart phone, as I was tired ...