Archives for: September 2009, 22

stupid install tricks

By basd on Sep 22, 2009 | In kde4, linux, opensuse, gnome | Send feedback »

Some of the good, bad and ugly: 1. Do NOT add the OpenSuse ATI repository for the Gateway LT3103u. This is a very bad idea, because now your video will not work, which is very close to saying now your computer will not work. 2. If you have alrea… more »

OS installation blues

By basd on Sep 22, 2009 | In kde4, linux, opensuse | Send feedback »

It's a lot better to set up a new computer when you do not actually need to use it right now. So ... I have been down sizing laptops. Two iterations ago, I had a 17" boat anchor. My next computer was a 14.1 (but I wondered at the time whether I shou… more »