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Should attribute this to Gunblade for handing me a tip that b43 broadcom drivers works well from fresh installation on some laptops.
Now my family’s Compaq laptop is back online with wifi connection. very convenient.
Those who are interested in understanding the Linux Kernel, and wants to be a Linux Kernel Developer might find this website interesting as a stating point, the LinuxChix Kernel Hacking Lessons.
Structured in an easy to follow lessons, the whole online course designed to make you familiar with the kernel development tools, linux system calls and the overview of the kernel source code structure. The course comes in 10 lessons which you may find it interesting as it offers simplified explanation and practical examples :
Visit LinuxChix Kernel Hacking Lessons. for more information.
I’ve received my free Ubuntu Hardy Heron CD today, thanks Canonical and Ubuntu ! Thanks Pos Malaysia !
Mark Shuttleworth has written a good blog post detailing about future Ubuntu release schedule and the length of support for a particular release, whether its a standard release or an LTS (Long Term Support) release.
In his post, he also explains about the point release concept for the LTS, which each Long Term support installation will receive continuous updates up until the next release of LTS. Which is due to be released in two years time. This point release will allow fresh LTS installation to receives new patches and updates without going through the hassle downloading them through the internet.
Standard releases will continue to receive patches and updates for one and a half-year and Server LTS release will continue to receive updates for 5 years.
For more information read Mark Shuttleworth post, The Art of Release
Finally I’ve gotten the time and budget to get myself a new bookshelf. Previously I’ve been squeezing my books on the premium space left on my old bookshelf which is filled with books from my school days.
Now I can arrange my technology books neatly on the new bookshelf.
Sometimes when you are about to ask questions or to get help about something related to your Linux computer, you might be asked which distro and the release of the distro you are using.
Same goes if you need to fix something or install binary packages on someone else’s computer. The first thing you should know, is the name of the distro and the release they are using. The simplest way is to use “lsb_release” command, which are included on most modern GNU Linux operating system.
Just run : lsb_release -a
And you will be given information you need to install binary packages, submit a bug report or to determine which solution best for the particular distro.
No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 7.10 Release: 7.10 Codename: gutsy