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The following is a task outline for building an Ubuntu-based web-server to run Joomla and JomSocial. I created this for my own notes, so apologies if it's a bit cryptic.
Ubuntu server
- minimum install
- choose LAMP & SSH server during install
- static IP address
Install packages
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The retarded elevator goes to every floor. I get to the 2nd floor and find Snow Leopard, and I'm holding it like a moron trying to figure out how to pay. No registers. No checkout. Just a big brushed-aluminum party with a bunch of
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Also known as a "home theater PC" (HTPC), a media center PC is connected to a TV and is built and configured for streaming / downloading media available on the Internet or local network. I personally label it a mere hobby, but I admit that building the ultimate media center PC has turned into my obsession. I'm like Goldilocks seeking the one that's "just right." So much of my time, money, and effort have been spent researching, testing, building, and configuring that I thought I'd share my discoveries hoping to spare others from the inevitable torture that accompanies this project.
These were my requirements, which may or may not be in accord with yours:
- The system must have a DVD player. I'm old school that way.
- The system must have an HDMI output--one cable running to the TV.
- The system must support a resolution of 1920x1080--"Full HD."
- The system must be small form factor and quiet. I don't want a fat-ass noisy desktop connected to my TV.
- I don't need TV recording features (e.g. a TV tuner card).
- I'll try to get it as appliance-based as possible. In other words, I will try my damnest to get it running on a minimum Linux install.
This was my mission, and here is my story.
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It's Free
Need I explain this one in depth? You can run an entire enterprise network on Linux without paying a dime on licensing. It's community-sponsored and open source and modifiable and distributable and everything else that
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Since I'm into creating comedy videos and recording my own music, I thought I'd try shifting to the Mac platform for my creative pursuits. I made the move in late 2007, and in general I've been quite happy. However, as this stuff is created by humans, it's not without imperfections. Here is a list of my top gripes regarding the Mac and some of the ways I've addressed them.
The mouse doesn't feel right.
This one's hard to explain in words, but most Windows users will know what I'm talking about when they experience Apple's idea of mouse pointer acceleration. The mouse pointer just doesn't move the way you'd expect. Before migrating to a Mac, I highly advise trying out the desktop mouse action in an Apple store. If you agree with my sentiments, then please complain to those sleek tshirt-wearing cult-like Apple store sales “consultants.” Apple might be king of hi-tech fashion and style, but their ergonomics really suck sometimes.
Fortunately, being a top gripe among Mac users, some decent solutions do exist:
Brand-name Mouse
If you own a brand-name mouse (e.g. Logitech or Microsoft), then the included driver software often overrides Mac's default mouse behavior and allows far finer tuning of the settings. I suggest starting here because it's a free solution that comes with your mouse. This is the
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