Hi all
Recently, I've asked your help with suggestions regarding hosting my own blog. Now, as I started doing some other things which require online place for myself, I need a little more than blog hosting.
I need your help with general hosting plans, which provide great resources (software: wiki, blog, etc, bandwidth and space), great reliability and excellent price.
I'll be thankful to all of you for suggestions.
-A.
Have you ever needed to fight spyware?
In most of the current software packages that I test and use, there are unfriendly software hidden. Every day I get much email with spyware included. I suffer from this as much as any other computer user. But I suffer when working in Windows, because when I use Linux I don't have to fight spyware at all.
So when I use my Windows laptop (which is my main computer at work), I have to find the solution for fighting spyware. And I have found a great one. I'm going to tell you about it, but first, try to decipher this secret message:
SHX OGUONPR ZI RWP MAEJ ZUSBO-VCJSFPX OPKJCBLUSBP SGDURMPR
Have anything? No? OK, head over here, and find out!
Got it now? Yes, it says that Webroot's Spy Sweeper is the most award-winning antyspyware software. By comparing its price, feature list and least but not last award's list to its competitors, you see its a total winner. It means that this software is a total requirement for anyone trying to fight spyware on her computer.
In addition to being highly configurable and customizable, Spy Sweeper is the best tool for filtering spyware from many downloadable context you're trying to get from the web. You can download music, video and pictures securely, without being infected by spyware.
Check out what others are saying about Spy Sweeper:
"Spy Sweeper remains a favorite for protection from spyware." - PC Magazine
"Our top choice..." - PC World
"Definitely worth the money" - Download.com
"...stands apart as the most well-rounded anti-spyware utility..." - SmartComputing
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As I mentioned in previous post, I am still in the search of blogging platform.In a meanwhile, I've decided not to switch from Blogger and do that as time will allow.
So, while I was thinking about it, I started investing a little more time to blogger customizations. There are few things that I'd like to do, such as: changing template, colors, links, layout etc. One of the most wanted features today is "digg button". But I found digg's own help inconvenient. So, I went to the blogger's user groups, and made a search for "adding digg to a blogger". That is how I found this cool blog: http://betabloggerfordummies.blogspot.com/2007/02/digg-for-blogger.html.
First of all, it gives good definition of what the Digg means. Second, it explains in good details and in easy language the difference between different digg buttons. Third, it has a pretty easily understood explanation as to how can I add the "Digg me" badger to every post. That was the exact thing I wanted; that was the exact feature I was looking in the first place. You can now see "digg me" button after each and every post on my blog, and it'll be great if you'll use it when you think my posts worth digging.
Couple more things. Although I did like that explanation, what I'm missing (maybe still) is the instruction for adding "digg me" button with diggs counter (just as one I have on a sidebar) to the beginning of every post. And one last thing - I like this blog because I found there much of the useful stuff I can implement on my blogger blog and make it better.
What I need now, is the time for this all. Have a nice day everyone.
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First of all, this is my 100'th post on this blog! (applause please).
Second, with this post I understood that I've probably overgrown the Blogger's platform, and need a better one. More stand-alone, more of my choice :-)
So, now I'm in blogging platform search. I am looking for the following:
Technology coolness and evolution can be found everywhere.
Take an elevator for example. Simple thing, right? You step inside, choose the floor, done. If there are too many floors, then there's a dialpad, you type in the floor you need, done.
Now, if there are LOTS of people who want also to get to those places, you'll get high traffic around elevators. How would one solve the problem? Optimization anyone?
Well, as Joel Spolsky said on his blog post, there's a solution. Here's how it works:
You get near the elevators, you see a panel. On the panel you see dialpad and LCD screen. You type the floor you need to get to, and then on an LCD screen you see the elevator number you should take. You get into that elevator then, and that's it - there no possible way inside the cabin to choose floor. It just goes to that floor automatically.Neat, isn't it? Such technology is implemented in IBM's offices in Petah Tikva, Israel; so if someone comes to visit Israel - I highly recommend to check this out.
I've read a post by Dana Blankenhorn, who "has been a business journalist for nearly 25 years and has covered the online world professionally since 1985".
Here's a trackback to a story.
He's talking about running a "standard" Linux distribution. Not choosing one, but rather, using one.
I like his way of thinking actually. If mostly used distribution is Ubuntu, doesn't that makes it "standard"? Wouldn't it be easier for all to create and distribute products that would work with this vendor? Wouldn't it be great to optimize ourselves to work with/on it the best way possible?
Well, yes and no.
Yes because all Linux distributions (and Ubuntu in particular) are built alike. All of them include the kernel (it is a kernel what makes Linux after all), basic software, X server system (with great graphics support), management tools and software, which is generally the same on all of them. So, when an application or product is "ready" for Ubuntu, is will not be daunting or hard task to make it work with almost any other Linux distribution.
And no because it seems to me we already been in this scenario. Just imagine: a real alternative to Microsoft's and Apple's OSes, and a good one. It is so good, that many vendors start creating a products for it and based on it. Hardware vendors provide drivers and optimize their hardware. Accessories are made. Software is getting better. Ain't it great? The world, where at least one distribution becomes as good as commercial operating systems?
But that is exactly the world we're trying to change. We don't want the "lock-in" on a single vendor. I don't want to be forced to use something I don't choose by myself. We already have such vendor in our midst. Wanna guess who that is?
Isn't that the reason we do what we do with free software in the first place?
I'm all for innovation. I'm in favor of competition. I am in favor of trying to achieve high goals.
But I can't stand a choice forced on me. Even with best intentions in mind.
Well, I guess by now you all have heard the news.
It's a May, 1!! The International workers day!!
Well, yes, but it is not what I meant. The rumor du jour today is Dell choosing Ubuntu Linux for its linux-powered products.
The article is telling us much of the story:
Dell will be announcing a partnership with Canonical to ship pre-loaded Linux models with Ubuntu," stated Jane Silber, Canonical's Chief Operating Officer. "They'll be selling these models from their Web site with Ubuntu pre-installed. Canonical in turn will be working with Dell to certify those models to insure that all components are fully functional and will also provide support that will be sold through the Dell Web site.I'm personally happy about it for 2 possible reasons:
While the first reason is not that important for me (albeit too appealing).
But this is what they say about the second reason:We're working very closely with the Dell engineering team and they are working closely with us, in terms of... working with those specific models and ensure that all components of that system work properly," Silber explained. "As a consumer, you can confidently buy from that Web site, know that its certified by Canonical, that Ubuntu will run on that without driver issues
Regardless of this deal's origins, Canonical's staff is pretty excited, seeing this as a validation not only for their own distribution, but for desktop Linux as a whole.
I think it's the first time a major tier-one vendor is pre-installing and shipping consumer models on this scale," Silber [of Canonical] stated.
Its a weird thing, but there are some attempts to create a code of conduct for bloggers.
You all can see those here.
But, what's more interesting, even besides the point of agreeing or disagreeing with any blogging etiquette, is this specific one.
Derived from Gentoo, no less.
Ain't life surprising, or what?
Recently, I've began checking the opportunities out there, that allow to earn few cents online.
For that matter, I find that most effective read is the blog material many put on their blogs and sites.
For example, I've read for a few weeks The Simple Dollar blog. This blog is written by Trent (the full name is yet to be discovered :-) ), and is a "...blog for those of us who need both cents and sense: people fighting debt and bad spending habits while building a financially secure future and still affording a latte or two".
I like his style of writing. His ideas are easy to understand, simple to implement, and fun to read. He gives a sense to people who wish to understand how budget works (and helps you stop referring to "budget" as a dirty word), he helps you to develop good spending habits so you can allow yourself a cup of coffee from time to time.
Highly recommended.
My Full blog
OK, now I've decided that my blog has outgrown itself as "gentoo-only" blog.
I will keep using it for now, but many other things will be discussed here as well.
Have a nice day :-)
So, with unbelievable urge to write one more entry in a very short while, here it goes.
First, regarding my previous post.
I just read Seemant's blog entry, where he's saying exactly the same thing as I do. Bummer. So I'm not the only one saddened by this issue.
I just hope that Gentoo's internal issues can be resolved by right behavior by key people. That means, council, devrel and userrel, and I know there are many great people there who can resolve everything I give them my trust for this.
Now, to a fun part. I found really nice site talking about 8 principles of having fun with life. Take a look here, and have fun yourself.
And of course, enjoy life.
Well, this year started pretty nice for me. So I've decided to make few new years resolutions:
1. Learn Gentoo even more than I do now.
2. Pass Gentoo dev quiz. All of it. Not to become a developer, but to create a cause for my own learning.
3. Find alternative source of income. Blog/writing-based is preferred.
4. Get a better job or make the current one much better than it is.
5. Make Gentoo User Representatives a worthy project, so it will continue further on.
6. Visit Europe.
And another:
7. Write a Gentoo book.
Regarding the book - its the idea I have lately. I know there's a lot of information about Gentoo including official docs, wiki etc, but I still feel its hard for noobs to start with Gentoo. That's why I want to write this book. All comments/wishes are more than welcome.
