I have an old Mac Mini that I wasn't using, so being bored I decided to install Ubuntu on it. Ubuntu is a well know distribution (distro) of Linux. The latest distribution is 9.10 also known as Karmic Koala, (all Ubuntu distribution are named after animals.). The first thing I did was I downloaded the latest distribution of Ubuntu as an ISO. An ISO is simply a single image of all files needed to install an application, in this case Ubuntu. I then burned the ISO to a CD using the burn option available in Disk Utility on the Mac. I did burn it at a lower speed then normal, which is recommended. I then placed the CD in the Macmini and restarted it, while holding down the C key when the chime rang. The first screen that came up asked me if I wanted to run Ubuntu without installing, install Ubuntu, check disk for error, or start from first hard disk. I decided that I wanted to do a full install, so I made that choice. (If you make that choice remember that you are erasing all data on the partition that you install it on.) The next choice I had was whether I wanted to use the full hard drive or a partition. I chose to use the full hard drive, hit the continue button and the installation ran without any problem. Once the installation is finished I set up my login name and password. I removed the CD and restarted the computer, Ubuntu started up without any problem.
So the latest SCO filings quietly stated that the man most linked to the long running SCO litigations, Darl McBride, was no longer with the company. His role as CEO and president had been eliminated. One might have thought that this was an indication that the other people in charge at SCO were cooling to the whole thing. In case
I really do hate traveling as I am so spoiled when I am back in the studio in Hawaii. This show I talk a bit about Twitter and trust, do you trust the people you follow? Look forward to the meetup tomorrow night with show fans. Early show again on Thursday evening so join me for the live recording. Ongoing
Less is more. Less trouble equals more value. Lower learning curve equals increased value. That would be the theory of Microsoft in the recently leaked training notes for their operating system (as covered by www.appleinsider.com). To install Microsoft Windows 7 means that the PC user has less to learn compared to switching to a Mac, making it is more valuable.
This will be like the US Tour de Todd as I will be all over the place over the next week. No meetups as I will have little time between each stop. I will have another early live show with hopefully no issues on Monday around 9pm Eastern Please support the Show Sponsors as they keep the show rolling here!
Headed back to Honolulu, I have loved my time in Texas but ready to get back to Hawaii and spend time with the family. The last month has been a long one for my wife and I and I am looking forward to the weekend. Be safe out there and enjoy this show. Show Sponsors keep me fed so Please
My loyal and dedicated podcast recording PC died on Tuesday and I had to revive it with some new guts. So while I get it dialed in let me know how the sound quality was tonight. I have a decent list of content for a Friday show. Thanks for staying subscribed. Support my Show Sponsors it keeps food on the