February 2006

Personal Life

I wrote this while on drugs (sleeping pills)

When you release something freely over the internet, particularly Free Software (or Open Source if you will), you usually do it in hopes that it would benefit other people who use it. I just found out that something I gave away in that same spirit was used in promoting negative sentiments and racism, something of […]

GNU/Linux, Ubuntu/Debian

How to use apt-get behind proxy server (Ubuntu/Debian)

If you are a Debian-based GNU/Linux user, then you’re probably familiar with synaptic and apt-get to install application from software repositories. This post focussed on how to use apt-get/synaptic behind proxy server/firewall which under normal circumstances, you’re unable to use apt-get. If you’re using Synaptic Open up your Synaptic package manager (usually as root), go […]

Personal Life

Overworked and Unfortunate Incident

I felt feverish and a bit dizzy yesterday so I went up to a clinic, the doctor diagnosed me as a bit stressed and overworked. Yup, I was pretty swamped up all right, and he told me to get a lot of rest plus gave me some medications to help me sleep. In addition, my […]

GNU/Linux, Ubuntu/Debian

Get updated Debian applications with Backports

I guess everybody know about Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is nice and simple to setup, not too newbie-ish, not to complex, just in the right balance. Debian also has an awesome package management system called ‘apt-get’ which manage your application/softwares inside your computer, apply updates, and deal with security patches. Debian has comprehensive repositories, spanning […]

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