Tag: ubuntu

tired, but got stuff done

So, I have no idea why the DVD drive isn’t installing on the HTPC. So I installed windows via USB. Just like I got Linux running earlier this week. http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ makes a great little utility that you can install OS’s from a USB stick. As long as you have an ISO of the OS you…


Gateway 3040GZ Laptop and some other stuff

So, the issue with the laptop is that the DC power adaptor plug got broken off in the DC port on the laptop. So as a favour, I’m fixing it. My first plan was to remove the dc port and just remove the broken plug. Sadly that didn’t work. So, a quick google search found…


Testing HTPC

Instead of waiting for the DVD drive to show up, which according to Purolator, it left Vancouver on the 19th of May and still isn’t here yet. I gave up on that and am installing Ubuntu 11.04 from USB to the PC. I started with a live boot, then just decieded to install it anyways….


Big day in geeking (:

So, we are currently installing debian 5.0.2  on a VirtualBox. Very exciting. One of the fastest installs of Linux ever. Other than that, new vids are posted, I’m 28 now… yep.. 18 Nov was the big day… Happy with the gifts I received. Working on two layouts for one website. Two new domains this week…


Got it to work

Just follow the partition table from the comments below, and it should work for you 🙂 I now have a dual booting xp/linux Cheers, drew


Installing ubuntu

So, I am replacing that XP test from earlier today and weekend with ubuntu. I have been having a fight with Debian and the wireless on a Dell Latitude D610. So, we will see how this turns out. Basiclly I have been too lazy to install a VM on my main PC to test out…