How to ignore files in CVS
At my current place we use Eclipse as our main IDE for Java Application Development and CVS for versioning. The developers have reported that they have troubles with .classpath and .project files when using Eclipse and CVS. So I was told to find a way to ignore/stop letting in those files in CVS.
The first thing I found was .cvsignore file, you can put unwanted file names in the .cvsignore file and that’s it. However this works only for Eclipse user’s PC, for each project different .cvsignore file.
Virtual Desktop Manager for Windows - ala Beryl
Due to the nature of my work, I have to use Windows. Being used to multiple virtual desktops in Linux, I searched for the same add-on software for Windows XP. After a few clicks, I came across Dexpot software.
Here are some screenshots from their website:
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This software helps you to have features that are not included in the original Windows OS. It consist of features which was previously available in Linux and Mac OS X with additional features and better quality.
Still, it is good for people who are just forced to use Windows for whatever reason. This software helps you to organise your work and divide your multi-tasking operations into groups.
Do and Don’ts in setting up WiFi Access Point
Sometimes I can see my neighbours use WiFi Access Points with no encryption at all. This is very dangerous! Not only will they have access to your home network, but they can also misuse the internet connection if you have one. So I came up with a very basic check lists of what you should and should not do:
- When you setup you WiFi device, ensure that all the default informations have been changed. Like password and admin username if possible.
- If you can restrict WiFi access by MAC addresses would be an extra precaution.
- Encrypt your WiFi connection with at least WEP encryption. If you use WEP then use 128bit key.
- If you can try to use WPA encryption. It is said to be more secure then WEP.
- Put your WiFi Access Point away from kids, TV or power cables. It is a good idea to mount it to the wall or something.
- If your ADSL modem is not built-in the WiFi router then try to keep them together. Neatly arranging the cables between them.
Compaq Presario V3010AU
Recently my company bought a few laptops from Compaq. Two of them are Compaq Presario V3010AU. The laptop comes with AMD Turion Dual Core CPU which was very new to me. To this day I still have to deal with only Intel processors and specifically IBM Thinkpads. So, it was quite interesting and a challenge to have Compaq laptops. Besides having brand new AMD processor it has DVD burner, a very cool Altec Lansing built-in speakers, SD-MS-MMC-XD Card reader(hell knows what kind of cards are they), 3 USB ports, wireless (of course!) and some other cool stuff.
The first thing that attracts is the shiny glossy design with a wide screen. The other noticeable thing is the buttons, it’s kinda new approach to design the buttons that way. However I find it uncomfortable. For instance, you can’t feel the volume of pressure when pressing the buttons.
The first thing I did was to install FreeBSD. I failed miserably. After a quick google I found out it can be installed with some patches. So, why not. I gave it another try. Here’s how chfl4gs installed FreeBSD on this laptop. Since it isn’t for my use I skipped installing FreeBSD and installed Ubuntu on it instead. Ubuntu, as I had expected, runs just right out of the box - thanks to Debian Linux and Ubuntu Linux teams!
After 2-3 weeks of using it I did not find it more powerful then my thinkpad but again this is a rough review since I did not test it in detail.
Testing desktop blog publishing
I am writing this post on w.bloggar v4.00, it is kinda cool to have for a blogger who does not have constant internet connection or is traveling. You can write your articles and save them locally on your computer and once you get online you will be able to post them to your blog instantly. It supports almost all the commonly used blogging platforms starting from Wordpress (I use it) and even LiveJournal and MySpaces and lotsa other blogging platforms.
So let this be my first test message posted using w.bloggar
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