Is Ubuntu 12.04 ready or not?
Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin was released couple of weeks ago. As usual, I never jump and upgrade my computers immediatelly, but wait for awhile if there is somekind of general problem. Having so much experience with Linux upgrades, I know that the probability of annoying surprises rises astronomically while upgrading from version to another. And … Continue reading
VirtualBox, OS X and upgrading Ubuntu guest from 11.04 to 11.10
For some time now I have been working on a shiny new MacBook Pro. Before I got it I had already made a decision to leave OS X on it and continue my research and development on Linux virtual machine. I just made an exact disk image of the disk in my Linux laptop, transformed … Continue reading
FXI Cotton Candy – Android in USB Stick
FXI, a Norwegian company is issuing an USB stick sized minicomputer called Cotton Candy, which has Android and Ubuntu installed in it. Allow me to make this very clear – it is NOT an ordinary USB memory stick with a live disc image. This stick has CPU and GPU built in. WiFi, Bluetooth, microSD slot, … Continue reading
Ubuntu upgrade troubles
Finally I had time to upgrade couple of machines from Ubuntu 11.04 to 11.10. I usually postpone these upgrades anyway, since it is always possible that there is some fundamental problem. If all forums and news feeds are quiet on this matter, then I assume that upgrade is basically safe. But long experience on several … Continue reading
PCI ExpressCard troubles in Ubuntu Natty 64 bit
Having troubles to get hotplugging work with PCI ExpressCards in Ubuntu Natty? I did too, but not anymore. Assuming that the card actually works (you can test this by rebooting your machine while expresscard is inserted in), it is quite easy to fix it. No kernel compile is necessary. Here is how I solved the … Continue reading
How to use Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux
As promised, I wrote some instructions on how use Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux. Article is here Getting Trackpad paired with Linux needs a little patience, just a friendly warning. It may not pair at first try. You have to force the pairing process to use ‘0000’ code instead of randomly chosen … Continue reading
Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad with Linux
Fancy having Apple Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, but you are using Linux. If you happen to use Ubuntu 11.04 then you are in luck – they both work practically out of the box. Magic Mouse works without any tinkering at all, and all you have to do is to pair. Ubuntu 11.04 recognizes it … Continue reading
Ubuntu One gets bigger
Ubuntu One has increased the size of virtual disk space for Ubuntu One Free. While previously you had to cope with 2 GB, now you have 5GB to store your stuff. That should be more than enough for average users to store their files while on the go, or at home… or at work. Considering … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S I9000, Android 2.3.3 and USB tethering on Ubuntu
I have already written about this on Tethering page for Galaxy, but I guess I have to repeat it here. If you upgrade Samsung Galaxy S I9000 with Android 2.3.3, then be warned that USB tethering does not work with Ubuntu. You will get bad CDC descriptors errors, and usb0 network connection is not activated. … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S, Android 2.3.3 firmware and broken USB tethering
Found out that Samsung boys have screwed USB tethering in 2.3.3 firmware. It does not work with Ubuntu as it did before. And the fault is quite clearly in Galaxy firmware, not in Ubuntu. You should first navigate USB tethering menu (Settings->Wireless..). When you connect the USB cable, then Kies mode is activated automatically. Also, … Continue reading
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