I see my computer as a tool. It helps me accomplish all kinds of tasks. I would be remise if I didn’t use it for the most important task of all: building a relationship with my Savior. I just wish I could be disciplined enough to use it for this task more!
This article explores what I did to install Bible software…
This is part of my install/configuration notes for my latest Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) installation. I use VMware with my PeopleSoft development and testing, so it is very important for me to get it working.
Here’s what I did…
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my main laptop. Clicking the buttons to walk through the Ubuntu install wizard is only the tip of the iceberg. Now comes the job of installing all of the programs and tools to make it what you want.
Read on to see what I did first with my new installation…
Wow! Time has flown! I think I was still trying to get Ubuntu 11.10 working. Now, Ubuntu 12.04 is out, and the name for 12.10 is chosen (Quantal Quetzal). Where have I been?
This article is what woke me up:
Engadget: Ubuntu 12.10 gets christened Quantal Quetzal ahead of Pangolin launch
As a heads up, I have Pangolin installed. Stay tuned for more posts on Ubuntu 12.04…
Ok, I’ve had it with Ubuntu. Well, for now at least. I would like to eventually switch back and forth to get the greatest exposure. But, for now, goodbye Ubuntu (11.04)! Hello, Fedora 15.
It all started with Java problems. I have a little time tracker tool that I use to track my billable time at work. It is pretty ugly, but for me, it is critical — I use it to bill my time. Tuesday, I started noticing the program crashing with X errors. To attempt a fix, I tried to upgrade my video driver (Intel) to the latest version. I tried several PPA repositories, but none of them seemed to work for me. Finally, I ended up at the EMGD site. I am still not sure if that driver was compatible with my laptop, but I was desparate and frustrated! Somehow I got part of the packages installed, and I didn’t get the main EMGD installed. I ran the “sudo emgd-xorg-conf” command, and that is where I lost it. My X wouldn’t start; dhclient wouldn’t even connect my eth0. That was the last straw.
Another issue probably lead up to this problem. A week prior, I had attempted to copy a Tape to CD by running an audio cable from my tape player to my microphone jack on my computer. I used Audacity to record. Unfortunately, I couldn’t record anything via the microphone jack. No matter what I tried, it only recorded from the built-in microphone. I tried again to upgrade Pulse Audio with another PPA, but that didn’t help.
So, here’s what I have learned from Fedora in the first few hours:
Hopefully, you will hear from me more as I get to installing and configuring more. Stay tuned…
This post is an attempt to fix at least the second of the issues on my previous post:
I noticed that one of the comments suggested using DriConf to fix the problem. Here is the comment:
I have tried installing driconf and turned synchronization with vertical refresh off completely. I havn’t seen this issue since.
Does anyone have similar experiences?
And, here is what I tried:
I have been noticing several problems with my graphics driver or screen in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal. Here’s to hoping someone can add some comments that help.
Dual Screen Problems
At work, I have a second monitor for my laptop. If I plug the monitor in before I turn on the computer, everything works fine. I can even unplug the monitor, run to lunch, and plug it back in. Now, Ubuntu recognizes the monitor plugging and automatically switches between single screen and dual screen.
The problem is when I plug the monitor in after I have booted, it doesn’t work. The second screen displays like normal. The bar displays on the top, but the desktop area of the screen is black. I can drag a window to the other screen, but I can’t see the window. I can see the mouse though. It’s not life threatening but very annoying and weird.
Lock Up Issues
I have turned my power settings to not put my computer to sleep when I close the lid. I just have it blank the screen. That way I can close it to move to another desk or room without having to wait for it to suspend.
A couple of times, I noticed that the screen quits responding. I can move the mouse, and the computer seems fine, but nothing responds. I can’t click on any of the windows, nothings seems to respond to the keyboard, and the indicators by the clock don’t work.
I have finally noticed that it seems to be when I leave the lid closed for a period of time. Reading the bug post, I think it is after 10 minutes. So, I can close it to move between rooms but not to drive to work.
Again, just annoying.
Here are two bug reports that seem related:
Bug #728101: [gm45] Closing laptop lid causes screen to freeze
Bug #762918: Natty Screensaver freezes system after some period of inactivity
I have used Unity for a bit now, and I am not ready to ditch Gnome-Do. Unity does overlap quite a bit, but Gnome-Do still has features that I like.
So, read below for an exploration in the some of the ways Unity falls short of Gnome Do and how to enable the two to work together.
Over on Tech Drive In, I have found a good deal of great information. Today, I ran across this article summarizing his different articles. Check it out!
Tech Drive-in: Everything You Need to Know About Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal
If you haven’t already, go vote on your Desktop Interface —
Pourquoi pas !!: Unity or not Unity ?
At the time of this writing, Unity was winning by a narrow margin. Here are the results so far, but go vote, and check out the changes:
In my opinion, I like the ideas behind Unity. I am young, and I like new ideas and new features. As has been said many times, Unity is a bold move on Canonical’s part. Probably without that risk, that survey wouldn’t have %48 for Unity users, and we wouldn’t have all the feedback from those users who have tried to make it work. The big thing to watch is whether or not Ubuntu can iron out all of the issues in the next version or two.