Ubuntu Hardy Heron
Today I installed Ubuntu Hardy Heron on a desktop computer. I am pretty distro/desktop agnostic (see my ten year anniversary post), but since Debian Etch is a bit old for a desktop and Hardy Heron has Long Term Support (I do not want to update/fix a computer every half year!!) Ubuntu was my choice.
There are unlimited gnome improvements which I don't care about, but some things stand out for me in this release.
- Firefox 3 is much better than 2. The memory improvements and the renewed linux (gtk) focus helps. And luckily you can disable the stupid new urlbar in about:config with browser.urlbar.maxRichResults = 0 .
- The way non-free installation for media-playback, video drivers and browser plugins is handled, is sweet! The installation of this software is painless here. I even got a nice 64-bit(!) Java firefox plugin, which I was unable to install in Debian (thanks redhat/icedtea).
- And most important: the colors in the gnome-terminal are smoothened. Now that is what _I_ call eye candy (see screenshot below). Less work and much more satisfaction than the integrated compiz.real ;-).
So thanks again for all free software developers!
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Good 2008 to everyone
There is only one week between this picture and the one below.... The trick is of course the
invention of the aeroplane, which enabled me to make a trip to Egypt, a wonderful country. See more soon in my photo section of this site.
Anyway, good 2008 to everyone!
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Happy holidays
From a snowy Leiden I wish you pleasant holidays and a good 2008!
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Older again
Last saturday I lost/gained another year depending on your worldview.
Anyway, had a good day between the apes.
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The Wicklow Way
Back from a nice holiday. Photos are updated.
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