Dapper Blunder

Long story short... I used the Espresso from the Dapper Beta LiveCD. I was impressed by how easy it was. However, it did not overwrite my existing Grub file, so I couldn't boot into the new install. I was too lazy (and sleepy) to fiddle around with it. I refreshed the old one and am now going the "sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" route. Almost three excruciating hours more to go.



I need more sleep. Sleep deprivation is affecting my decision-making abilities. I think I'll doze off while this thing's churning...

Dapper Beta

I'm almost done downloading Dapper's new beta. It's taking me while. Since the summer started, I've been getting less than satifactory connections from Smart Wifi (yea! its their fault again!). Either no connection for the whole day, or a very slow one for most of the day. Today was better, so the download is almost as good as roasted. I can smell the azo already. I can't wait to try out Espresso. Interesting the note the differences between each of the installs from Flight 3 through Beta. Of course, that would be something that would only interest a die-hard Ubuntista. Viva Ubuntu! Hasta La Victoria, Para Siempre! LOL..

I really do go through the process of downloading the ISOs an installing over and over again. This is so I could gain the experience and share it with other people. This learning experience actually helps me give better advice to people I'm convincing to use Ubuntu. Its quite tedious, but it gives me a satisfied feeling whenever I start saying "From my experience.." and then blurt out the rest of the story to friends. :-]

Fan Meets Karaniwang Tao

Posted some pics on my entry about meeting Joey Ayala. Its on my personal blog. You can click here to get there, but most of the pics are on my Flickr page.

Hoping...

Read Diane's post that someone was sending here these "Powered by Ubuntu" laptop stickers. Couldn't resist. Had to ask her for one! I do realize that getting a request like that from a random stranger may freak out some people. But in blogosphere, strangers are your comrades. They read your rants and give you hope. They relate to your feelings or relent at your words. They sometimes rant back and occassionaly you get a few painfully-worded criticisms. It's all part of what we deal with as bloggers. As I always say, blogging is my therapy. So if I get grief over what I write, well I just have to take it.

Veering off course again. Going back to the original topic, I hope she does give me one. :-)

Hot, Hot, Hot!

Boy, is it hot! Im having a hard time trying to sleep during the afternoons. Even my PC is complaining. Recently my processor's temp has been averaging 58ºC. I've even had to shut my PC down in the middle of stuff because the power supply temp would shoot over 70ºC. But hey, who am I to complain? I've got a stock CPU cooler and the el cheapo PSU came with the case. It was the cheapest option I had.

And about that upgrade, I've decided to hold off until next year. I thought it prudent to just plan for minor upgrades on this machine, like the long-delayed most postponed upgrade I've been meaning to have -- a better CPU cooler. Maybe throw in a new power supply with dual-fans for better cooling. 512MB of RAM would help too. Ultimate upgrade before the end of the year? A 17-inch LCD monitor! Heck, I'll splurge on a 19-inch one if the prices come down low enough!

But before I get carried away, though... I need to turn off my PC. You know.