Archive for February, 2007

Back to Linux

I finally decided to try out linux on the laptop again, a project that was once a daunting task due to the wireless networking chip HP decided to use in this box. I was pleasantly surprised when i booted the Sabayon linux live disc in and on boot it found my network card and video [...]

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x86 64-lazydragon-linux-v2 Now Available at LinuxTracker.org

Linuxtracker.org is pleased to announce the availability of x86 64-lazydragon-linux-v2 on the linuxtracker bittorrent network. For faster downloads, more accurate statistics and to see all of the available torrents, please visit http://linuxtracker.org. This is the first release of the new LazyDragon-V2 base system for AMD64 CPU’s .read more | digg story  

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freevo 1.7.0 Now Available at LinuxTracker.org

Linuxtracker.org is pleased to announce the availability of freevo 1.7.0 on the linuxtracker bittorrent network. For faster downloads, more accurate statistics and to see all of the available torrents, please visit http://linuxtracker.org. Freevo is a Linux application that turns a PC with a TV capture card and/or TV-out into a standalone MMBox.read more | digg [...]

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GParted Live CD 0.3.3-7 Now Available at LinuxTracker.org

Linuxtracker.org is pleased to announce the availability of GParted Live CD 0.3.3-7 on the linuxtracker bittorrent network. For faster downloads, more accurate statistics and to see all of the available torrents, please visit http://linuxtracker.org. Based on Gentoo Catalyst, it is now running Fluxbox.read more | digg story  

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DNS Issues and a warning…

So, those few who visit the site might have realized that it was down for most of last week (well, since the 18th anyway…) this was due in part to my registrar (RegisterFly) having an issue with their CEO embezzling and taking money from the company then when he was fired for it, he locked [...]

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Vector Linux 5.8 SOHO Beta1 Now Available at LinuxTracker.org

Linuxtracker.org is pleased to announce the availability of Vector Linux 5.8 SOHO Beta1 on the linuxtracker bittorrent network. For faster downloads, more accurate statistics and to see all of the available torrents, please visit http://linuxtracker.org. Built on the rock solid base of VL 5.8 standard, the latest SOHO includes a custom 2.6.20kernelread more | digg [...]

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The Truth Hurts

Sometimes the truth hurts. This commercial is the best open source propaganda ever. EVER.  

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SimplyMEPIS32 6.5 Beta 5.1 LiveCD Now Available at LinuxTracker.org

Linuxtracker.org is pleased to announce the availability of SimplyMEPIS32 6.5 Beta 5.1 LiveCD on the linuxtracker bittorrent network. For faster downloads, more accurate statistics and to see all of the available torrents, please visit http://linuxtracker.org. Xorg 7.1 and New Drivers Make SimplyMEPIS Beta 5 3D Readyread more | digg story  

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Rip those DVD’s…

So in the wake of obtaining a Nokia e62 and an iPaq mobile PC, I decided it was finally time to learn how to rip dvd’s in to something I could take with me… and low and behold, LifeHacker came to the rescue again. However, I’ve made a couple of changes from their article (which [...]

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Be Your Own MacGyver

Thats right, now you can be that awesome (yet geeky) guy who can get out of any situation. Well, at least you can have tissues where ever you go… LifeHacker one of my favorite sites online, has a post today about making your own tissue dispenser out of a togo cup. Its a pretty cool [...]

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Good top ten…

So I’ve been a member of more than a few forums and I’ve run several not so successful forums as well… and I have to say.. this top ten list of how to run a successful forum is one of the best guides around there… for instance… 9. Controversy is good. There’s nothing like a [...]

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Reduce your Linux memory footprint

A lack of physical memory can severely hamper Linux performance. In this article, learn how to accurately measure the amount of memory your Linux system uses. You also get practical advice on reducing your memory requirements using an Ubuntu system as an example.read more | digg story  

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My e62

Ok, so as I alluded to the other day, I have a new phone. The nokia 62 and so far I love it. The only down side is that unlike its European brother the e61, it does not have built in wifi (I have however, come up with a fix for that…). The e62 does [...]

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Net Neutrality

Net neutrality is something that will affect every single american. There’s a movement out there to regulate the internet and to give that power to a few larger players in the telcom industry. Now, all of us can help the fight by going to <a href=”http://savetheinternet.org” target=_new>Save the internet</a> and signing the petition as well [...]

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LinuxTracker.org Turns Two!!

Happy Birthday to Us!! Two years ago today we uploaded our first torrent (slax) to the site and we haven’t stopped since. In case you were wondering, we’re off to a good start this year, in January alone we had over 109,000 unique visitors to the site. That is absolutely AMAZING!! We want to thank [...]

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