11.26.2011

Sabayon 7 with Gnome 3.2

I was one of the few who hated gnome 3.0 on it's initial release. I loved gnome 2 and I got used to the UI since I begun using Linux. I switched to CranchBang since then and I can say that it's one of the best and most stable Linux Distro I have ever tried. GNOME is now at version 3.2 and the recent release of Sabayon 7 is getting good reviews so I decided to give it another try.

Downloading Sabayon 7 Gnome 3.2
I ran Sabayon 7 using live USB and it was great but when I tried installing it on my hard drive, I was getting a bug report so I thought there could be something wrong with the ISO. I decided to download it again on my Window$ box using a download accelerator.

11.20.2011

How to install Firefox 8.0 in CranchBang Linux

It’s a surprise how easy it is to install Firefox 8.0 on CrunchBang Linux. I downloaded the installation file provided by Mozilla in .tar.bz2 format. Extracted it and moved it to my /opt directory and set it as my default browser. There is no need to compile the program, the archive already contain pre-compiled binary files. Installing it from Synaptic Package Manager will install the previous version.

While some people are concerned about Firefox’s rapid release cycle, I don’t care! this is good free stuff you don’t want to miss.

Discovering CrunchBang Linux

For several months, I’ve been  testing every Linux distro I can dig up for my old PC. I’ve been running Ubuntu on my desktop and got disappointed to learn that it was too bloated. I also used Sabayon 6, one of the best distro I’ve ever tried. I liked it but updating it and downloading software packages is a pain in the butt for somebody who uses pre-paid USB Plug-it to get to the Internet.

None of the other distros quite cut it, until I came across CrunchBang. I can say that I’m completely satisfied. It’s is based on Debian, it uses Openbox window manager and Xfce desktop environment. CrunchBang Linux is designed to be light and quick and has the best choice of default apps you could ask for.  I’ve been using it for 3 months, never had any problems with it, I never looked back on my Ubuntu days.

What is your favorite Linux distro?

11.06.2011

Watch Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 Rematch

The long awaited Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is on November 12, 2011 at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Boxing fans are excited for the coming of the big day hoping that this should resolve the controversies during their last two matches.

Get ready for the greatest rematch that surely will hit all of us. Don't miss Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 live stream on PLDT myDSL Watchpad and HBO PPV.

11.05.2011

Setting up a Startup iCafe business

I'm still in the planning stages, learning how to get started with a small residential iCafe. I don't have enough to begin with. I plan to start with four refurbished PCs for surfing the net, email and chat,just the basic stuff. I don't intend on investing on games because first off the old PCs can't run modern games and second, it doesn't help the community. I know it's big business for most iCafe operators but I just don't like PC games. I prefer it to be a quiet environment for students who are working on their school projects and people who like use Facebook and watch videos on Youtube.

Here are the PC Specs:

Intel Pentium 4 1.8Ghz
512MB DDR
60GB HDD
On Board Video with AGP Slot
Includes free new Keyboard and Mouse
15-inch LCD TFT Panel
Radius AVR with 4 outlets

Cost per PC is PhP4,470 based on OpenPinoy online calculator. I'm sure that there are better offers somewhere but I will need to check first.

There is also a company that offer brand new computers on installment basis. For an AMD-based PC, the lowest installment plan is at PhP16,999. Initial down payment is PhP4,250 and payable in 12 months at PhP1,767. This is one option but I don't want to be indebted for the rest of the year.

Business permit is another issue, it's a home business so I'm not sure if I needed to register it or get a permit to operate.