Comments for FremLog http://frem.wordpress.com moving forward. in theory. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:21:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on In Which Windows 7 Bug Reports Happen by hanum http://frem.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/in-which-windows-7-bug-reports-happen/#comment-7459 hanum Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:21:49 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/?p=323#comment-7459 When does Windows really bug free? When does Windows really bug free?

]]> Comment on Condescending Attitude Toward Mac Users by James http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/condescending-attitude-toward-mac-users/#comment-7458 James Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:29:50 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/condescending-attitude-toward-mac-users/#comment-7458 ...said the condescending Mac user. …said the condescending Mac user.

]]> Comment on Why dual screens are still fail in Linux by James http://frem.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/why-dual-screens-are-still-fail-in-linux/#comment-7457 James Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:23:20 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-7457 Now I just need to figure out how to make the command run automatically when I jack in. :-P Now I just need to figure out how to make the command run automatically when I jack in. :-P

]]> Comment on Why dual screens are still fail in Linux by James http://frem.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/why-dual-screens-are-still-fail-in-linux/#comment-7456 James Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:22:36 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-7456 Indeed! I realised this evening that simply running the command "xrandr" after plugging in (or unplugging) my external monitor would automatically set up my monitors properly. It probably works because of pre-existing configuration from doing things manually for the past several months, but still. Win! Indeed! I realised this evening that simply running the command “xrandr” after plugging in (or unplugging) my external monitor would automatically set up my monitors properly. It probably works because of pre-existing configuration from doing things manually for the past several months, but still. Win!

]]> Comment on The “Ubuntu Upgrade Process” Compared Unfavorably Against “A Pile of Trash” by Pete http://frem.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/the-ubuntu-upgrade-process-compared-unfavorably-against-a-pile-of-trash/#comment-7454 Pete Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:03:23 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/the-ubuntu-upgrade-process-compared-unfavorably-against-a-pile-of-trash/#comment-7454 I can top your pile of trash!!! I install a clean: Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop (the latest version): Includes the latest enhancements and is maintained until 2010 it works great!!! I think I might like it UNTIL it decides to perform the required updates... It trashed a good installation. The X display is garbled and it is quite impossible to login without rebooting and going to "root prompt" (non-graphics). This was after trying to get to a prompt mode login (Ctrl+Alt++) -key on the NumPad....alas....no joy...That *___used_to_work___* So I try to log to the original (backup) version but it too is trashed...besides...none of the tips and pointers for fixing X worked and I've been down this road too many times in a past life so I decide to reinstall.... This used to be a nice alternative however.... The current Ubuntu designers/crafters/gurus have forgotten to include the old option to write over the previous installation so I have to create yet another Ubuntu partition.....ARRRGGGHHHH!..... and I opt to make it a teenie-weenie 2.5 gig partition... Boot to it and JOY!!! ... Like I said, been down this road too many times in the past and since I am getting old and grouchie and do not have time to re-learn the entire X environment.... ... I guess its time to return to Red Hat.... ... You Ubuntu guys need to get your act together!!!!!! ... Now! Where's my Fedora? I can top your pile of trash!!!

I install a clean:

Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop (the latest version): Includes the latest enhancements and is maintained until 2010

it works great!!!
I think I might like it UNTIL
it decides to perform the required updates…

It trashed a good installation.

The X display is garbled and it is quite impossible to login without rebooting and going to “root prompt” (non-graphics).
This was after trying to get to a prompt mode login (Ctrl+Alt++) -key on the NumPad….alas….no joy…That *___used_to_work___*

So I try to log to the original (backup) version but it too is trashed…besides…none of the tips and pointers for fixing X worked and I’ve been down this road too many times in a past life so I decide to reinstall….
This used to be a nice alternative however….
The current Ubuntu designers/crafters/gurus have forgotten to include the old option to write over the previous installation so I have to create yet another Ubuntu partition…..ARRRGGGHHHH!….. and I opt to make it a teenie-weenie 2.5 gig partition…
Boot to it and JOY!!!
…
Like I said, been down this road too many times in the past and since I am getting old and grouchie and do not have time to re-learn the entire X environment….
…
I guess its time to return to Red Hat….
…
You Ubuntu guys need to get your act together!!!!!!
…
Now! Where’s my Fedora?

]]> Comment on Read Your Exchange Emails With Gmail by 5 dingen die je moet weten wanneer je de G1 ontvangt « Android Magazine http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/04/08/read-your-exchange-emails-with-gmail/#comment-7453 5 dingen die je moet weten wanneer je de G1 ontvangt « Android Magazine Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:07:03 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/04/08/read-your-exchange-emails-with-gmail/#comment-7453 [...] Zorg dat je een Google Account hebt Het eerste wat je moet doen als je de G1 opstart is je gegevens van je Google account invoeren. Android heeft ingebouwde applicaties die gebruik maken van deze gegevens (zoals GMail en Google Calendar). Heb je nog geen Google account? Dan kun je er hier een aanmaken. Op het moment ondersteunt Android nog geen Exchange. Als je gebruik maakt van Exchange kun je deze het beste koppelen met je GMail zoals hier beschreven wordt. [...] [...] Zorg dat je een Google Account hebt Het eerste wat je moet doen als je de G1 opstart is je gegevens van je Google account invoeren. Android heeft ingebouwde applicaties die gebruik maken van deze gegevens (zoals GMail en Google Calendar). Heb je nog geen Google account? Dan kun je er hier een aanmaken. Op het moment ondersteunt Android nog geen Exchange. Als je gebruik maakt van Exchange kun je deze het beste koppelen met je GMail zoals hier beschreven wordt. [...]

]]> Comment on Why dual screens are still fail in Linux by jose http://frem.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/why-dual-screens-are-still-fail-in-linux/#comment-7452 jose Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:07:28 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-7452 > It simply moves all the windows that were on the secondary screen onto the primary screen. no more unaccessible windows with current version (1.3.1) of xrandr. tested with xrandr --output VGA-0 --right-of LVDS --mode 1280x1024_60.00 xrandr --output VGA-0 --off windows correctly moved to primary desktop after disabling output: firefox, google chromium, vlc, roxterm wm used: openbox 3.4.7 in order to have the windows moved automatically when unplugging monitor a udev rule would need to be added though > It simply moves all the windows that were on the secondary screen onto the primary screen.

no more unaccessible windows with current version (1.3.1) of xrandr. tested with

xrandr –output VGA-0 –right-of LVDS –mode 1280×1024_60.00
xrandr –output VGA-0 –off

windows correctly moved to primary desktop after disabling output:

firefox, google chromium, vlc, roxterm

wm used:
openbox 3.4.7

in order to have the windows moved automatically when unplugging monitor a udev rule would need to be added though

]]> Comment on The “Ubuntu Upgrade Process” Compared Unfavorably Against “A Pile of Trash” by Michael http://frem.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/the-ubuntu-upgrade-process-compared-unfavorably-against-a-pile-of-trash/#comment-7450 Michael Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:58:49 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/2008/01/02/the-ubuntu-upgrade-process-compared-unfavorably-against-a-pile-of-trash/#comment-7450 The problem I see with this is......the only reason I even considered going to ubuntu was for LTS. I want to be able to upgrade withOUT reinstalling everything from scratch. If I am going to go through that trouble, I will stick with Fedora. I have run every version of RH/FC since 5.0. I am very familiar with it, and without a seamless major version upgrade, I see no advantages to switching to a dumbed-down linux distro like Ubuntu. The problem I see with this is……the only reason I even considered going to ubuntu was for LTS. I want to be able to upgrade withOUT reinstalling everything from scratch. If I am going to go through that trouble, I will stick with Fedora. I have run every version of RH/FC since 5.0. I am very familiar with it, and without a seamless major version upgrade, I see no advantages to switching to a dumbed-down linux distro like Ubuntu.

]]> Comment on A problem with the Thunderbird feed reader by Mr Web Design http://frem.wordpress.com/2006/06/23/a-problem-with-the-thunderbird-feed-reader/#comment-7449 Mr Web Design Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:45:36 +0000 https://frem.wordpress.com/2006/06/23/a-problem-with-the-thunderbird-feed-reader/#comment-7449 How can you find out which feeds are the "dead/bad" feeds? They are seem to be broken in my case... How can you find out which feeds are the “dead/bad” feeds? They are seem to be broken in my case…

]]> Comment on Condescending Attitude Toward Mac Users by Summr7 http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/condescending-attitude-toward-mac-users/#comment-7446 Summr7 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:08:01 +0000 http://frem.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/condescending-attitude-toward-mac-users/#comment-7446 Excuse me? Rarely do we do any work? what mac users are you observing, spoiled 14 year olds? And you say, "In class"- please tell me about anyone that brings their laptop to class not just to distract themselves from the boredom of a teachers lecture. Everyone in class is on Facebook, chatting, or searching the web, despite laptop or OS. Plus,"If you had the money," don't pretend- with the way you talk about it, we know you KNOW you would by a mac, not only for the sleek poteriors, and plethera of appliances and attachments, but the practically universal compatibility, and the user friendly OS. Don't diss it til ya try it! And, when you are finally humble enough to crawl your way to the checkout lane, your heart will race, your palms will sweat, you'll be unable to contain your enthusiasm, and you will be happy. Not just ANY happy, MacHappy! But in the meantime, Remember! A condescending attitude does not actually make one taller! :) Excuse me? Rarely do we do any work? what mac users are you observing, spoiled 14 year olds? And you say, “In class”- please tell me about anyone that brings their laptop to class not just to distract themselves from the boredom of a teachers lecture. Everyone in class is on Facebook, chatting, or searching the web, despite laptop or OS.
Plus,”If you had the money,” don’t pretend- with the way you talk about it, we know you KNOW you would by a mac, not only for the sleek poteriors, and plethera of appliances and attachments, but the practically universal compatibility, and the user friendly OS. Don’t diss it til ya try it! And, when you are finally humble enough to crawl your way to the checkout lane, your heart will race, your palms will sweat, you’ll be unable to contain your enthusiasm, and you will be happy. Not just ANY happy, MacHappy!

But in the meantime, Remember! A condescending attitude does not actually make one taller! :)

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