It seems that some companies are using cloud services to offer features I’ve wanted for a long time, but only tied to a cloud with a monthly or yearly fee.
The latest and most irritating is iCloud. I see no reason that an iDevice shouldn’t be able to sync with a Mac by WiFi. Finally, Apple introduces this feature, except it works by going through the iCloud instead of directly between an iPhone and MacBook.
At some point, my Ubuntu desktop started using NFSv4 to connect to my Solaris file server.
The visible symptom caused by this switch was all files showing up as owned by 4294967294:4294967294.
The fix turned out to be to edit the file /etc/default/nfs-common to change:
NEED_STATD=
to:
NEED_STATD=”no”
and:
NEED_IDMAPD=
to:
NEED_IDMAPD=”yes”
Also, change the Domain= line in /etc/idmapd.conf to match your networks domain line.
Then reset idmapd
sudo restart idmapd
a) make a .desktop file in ~/.local/share/applications for old school programs to show up.
b) Middle click on the dock to launch a second copy of an application.
c) Alt+` to switch between windows of the same application like on OSX.
Now, I still would like to know why everything is so slow. Maybe I should try switching back to Unity 2D, despite having nvidia graphics.
Also, why does my username on the top bar say [Invalid UTF-8]?
When David falls down, Deb says Whoopsie-Daisy. I, however, say Whoopsie-David.
After upgrading to Ubuntu 11.04, rxvt-unicode no longer worked with screen, dselect, aptitude, etc. Solution: install ncurses-term.
Supper from 40 minutes before I ate it.
I am now on Google+ http://gplus.to/jdboyd
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tbsp Water
1.5-2 tbsp Hot Water
2 Eggs
250ml Milk
5 tbsp Sugar
130ml Pudding Molds (4.4 fl oz)
Unsalted Butter
Put syrup in bottom. Then custard on top. Cover with foil.
Bring water in pan to just under boil. Put covered cups into pan. Water should rise halfway up cut sides. Cover with lid and keep under a boil for 18-20 minutes.
David pulled a box from under the bed to step on to get up. Then he safely managed to get back off. He is a learning small person.