How to build a computer
Recently I explained my reasons why you should build your computer. I figure, if I’m going to tell you that you should, then at the very least I ought to tell you how. It’s much easier than you may believe.…
Continuous Innovation, Lasting Success
Recently I explained my reasons why you should build your computer. I figure, if I’m going to tell you that you should, then at the very least I ought to tell you how. It’s much easier than you may believe.…
I’ve been running Ubuntu since this summer, and have been very pleased. I hadn’t used Ubuntu as my primary desktop environment before, although I was familiar with it in a server and HTPC environment. It’s very intuitive, and has a…
My final post on MythTV revolves around tweaking MythTV and Ubuntu. I’ve picked up a number of ideas from a variety of sites and compiled the tricks, tips, hacks, and configurations that work best for my setup. You can read…
I ran into the same problem in each of the two Ubuntu installs that I recently completed. The initial install failed, and the RAID arrays I had setup could not be deleted. This became a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in the…
Less than a year ago I ventured into the realm of MythTV. My previous ramblings on the subject dealt almost entirely with the hardware end of things. I decided to use the lasted releases of Ubuntu and MythTV as an…
Even as Microsoft strives to expand it’s operating system exposure in foreign markets, Linux gets a boost at home from the nation’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Two weeks ago the king of discount shopping introduced a $200 PC. Now, the initial…
The recent release of the Linux distribution Ubuntu has many wondering, is Linux ready for the masses? Version 7.10 of Ubuntu’s desktop Linux is definitely a Linux release that’s easy to use, navigate, and learn; especially if you’re computer literate.…
Originally I had planned on purchasing a TiVo, complete with its monthly service plan, once the Series 3 HD DVR was released. However, when that day finally came, the price tag of $800 for 20 hours of HD recording made…