Not exactly GNU/Linux related, but it seems easy enough to build a Green PC, provided that we have all the stuff. Talking about the stuffs, where can I get those parts in Malaysia? Do please share with me…
Winbond W89C35 VID:0416 PID:0035 USB Wireless Driver
Dear readers,
I’ve uploaded Windows XP driver for Winbond W89C35 as it can enable the use of Winbond USB wifi dongle (VID:0416 PID:0035) under Ubuntu Lucid Lynx.
Follow the step-by-step instruction as outlined in the Ubuntu Wiki page, in order to use the driver with ndiswrapper.
p/s: I’ve uploaded this driver because I find a lot of websites out there that offers fake Winbond W89C35 drivers.
p/s 2: Of course I would recommend the rest of the users out there to buy a more Linux-friendly USB wifi dongle, such as from TP-Link
, D-Link, Netgear or TRENDnet which I found to be very portable across operating systems.
Apple releases MacPaint source code to Computer History Museum
After 26 years, Apple Inc finally decided to release MacPaint source code to the Computer History Museum. MacPaint application was a wonder back in those days because it allows users to create their own drawing with their own personal computer.
Does it reminds you of any application?
Get Cool Free Ubuntu Desktop Wallpapers
Fancy cool and free Ubuntu Desktop Wallpapers? here’s a website that lists 21 cool Wallpapers for your Ubuntu computer.
via HowtoGeek
Apple iPhone booth powered by Microsoft Windows XP
How to get 1280×1024 res on Philips 190S LCD monitor with Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid)
Thanks to my pal Amet (9W2AZV), I manage to get my self a cheapish 19″ LCD monitor for one of my computers. The trouble is, Ubuntu is only able to give 1024×768 (or lower) resolution on this monitor, which is a shame because of its display size. The problem is related to Ubuntu failing to recognize the monitor capability and thus unable to assign appropriate values necessary to obtain the optimum monitor resolution.
After a couple of hours googling, I found several websites which list correct settings for Philips 190s.
What you need to do is to create (or edit) the “/etc/X11/xorg.conf” file as root and modifies the “Monitor” and “Screen” section details inside the xorg.conf files. Here is the example of my xorg.conf Philips 190S settings
After that, save the file and restart X server.
A word of caution: Changing xorg.conf is risky. I only tested this solution on my computer which runs on Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) and Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) operating system. Be warned, your mileage may vary.
Reference:
1 – my xorg.conf for Philips 190S config