Upgrading Ubuntu to the latest beta version proved to be a bad idea. The X server wouldn’t load after the upgrade and its becasue my video card (for some reason) gives it trouble. I tried manually editing the xorg.conf file but nothing worked.
And another odd thing, the distribution only works in the safe graphics mode for the 32-bit version. The 64-bit AMD ISO doesn’t work in either normal or safe graphics mode. The built-in drivers for my ATI X850 card are pretty slow. Upgrading them helps but after I do, the GL screensavers don’t work.
Anyone out there with an X850 from ATI have similar problems with Ubuntu?
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Man… I feel great!
Why?
It’s not because I blasted through my del.icio.us links (which I did). Its not because I demolished the dirt in my house (which I did too). It’s not even because I’m in the process of upgrading my Ubuntu machine to 6.10 (which I am). Then why do I feel so good?
I flashed my Linksys router with a firmware from DD-WRT to make it a near professional VPN Gateway/Firewall/Router/Switch for my local network!!!! How freakn’ cool is that??!!??
Granted, I didn’t make the firmware - I only followed the instructions. But the new firmware is so cool!! First, it includes support for a RADIUS server used in VPN Authentication; I’m going to flash my other router (my main outside facing one) soon and set that up ASAP. Second, it has a lot more advanced router functions that many SOHO units just don’t have - like VLANs. It still has all the basic SOHO style web interface but with a lot more flexibility and power for the advanced user like command lines, SSH, SNMP, PPTP, and others. It supports DDNS for services like DynDNS and Sputnik Hotspot solutions. It also supports OpenVPN.
But what I like about it is the advanced wireless features that you cannot control in a SOHO Linksys router. For example, I can now control the transmit power - I wasn’t able to do that before. I could not control the preamble settings nor could I adjust the Tx and Rx antenna values. I was able to do this on the Cisco AP I used to use and it was helpful for me to get the best signal strength and health for my house; before, I was only able to get a reliable transmission from out to my kitchen and now I can get a great signal all the way to the bedroom - the reason I got a wireless access point in the first place.
So I’m psyched! I’m already seeing the benefits to the new code and I haven’t even started to play with the most of the cooler stuff. I’m going to flash my external facing router tonight and see if I can set up the VPN for my trip tomorrow.
I’m such a geek.
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I just came across this site and I say take a look before its gone. Its a page that launches Flash videos of your favorite animated shows. Included in this list are The Simpsons, Futurama, SouthPark, Family Guy, and American Dad.
Even though the author of the site points out that he/she doesn’t host the video files, I’m sure it will be gone in a few days hours minutes.
Daily Episodes [via Random Good Stuff]
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So my de-clutter project continues while I watch Futurama. This time, I’m organizing my del.icio.us tags and links. Its not as easy as it might sounds. I have nearly 330 bookmarks. I can’t even count the number of tags. I’m doing my best but I already spent 30 minutes and I only got done with 30 or so bookmarks.
I’m going to keep plugging away while I watch Family Guy but I won’t be done when the episode is over.
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