Asus EeePC as a RouterAsus EeePC as a Router
It seems to me that the Asus EeePC (a $AU499 ultra-light laptop with only flash storage) would make a decent router. Often full desktop PCs are used as routers because[...]
Category: Linux
Differences between Distribution KernelsDifferences between Distribution Kernels
It is not uncommon to run a Linux system with a kernel that was compiled for another distribution. One reason for doing this is the difficulty in compiling and testing[...]
Some LCA Melbourne AdviceSome LCA Melbourne Advice
At the end of the month we are having linux.conf.au (one of the best Linux conferences in the world) in Melbourne. Here is some quick advice for people who are[...]
Linux in SingaporeLinux in Singapore
Are there any active LUGs in Singapore? A friend in Singapore is about to set up his laptop to dual-boot and would like the possibility of getting some direct help[...]
Debian Developers MeetingsDebian Developers Meetings
David writes about the concept of having a central resource for arranging meetings of Debian Developers [1] (or other targetted special interest groups). It seems that the best way to[...]
Vista ReadyBoostReady – Good for Linux?Vista ReadyBoostReady – Good for Linux?
At the moment it seems that about half the USB flash devices on sale are listed as “Vista ReadyBoost Ready“. I recently bought an 8G USB device that I returned[...]
Software vs Hardware RAIDSoftware vs Hardware RAID
Should you use software or hardware RAID? Many people claim that Hardware RAID is needed for performance (which can be true) but then claim that it’s because of the CPU[...]
Open Hardware – What Would ChangeOpen Hardware – What Would Change
I have just read an interesting post speculating about the possibility of open source hardware [1]. To some extent things have been following a trend in that direction. Back in[...]
LUG Meetings etcLUG Meetings etc
Recently I was talking to an employee at Safeway (an Australian supermarket chain) about Linux etc. He seemed interested in attending a meeting of my local LUG (which incidentally happens[...]
Comparing Debian and FedoraComparing Debian and Fedora
A common question is how to compare Fedora [1] and Debian [2] in terms of recent updates and support. I think that Fedora Rawhide and Debian/Unstable are fairly equivalent in[...]