Spiffy Dapper

Well, I finally finished updating Dapper several days ago after my Smart Wifi connection stared working again (finally!). I download all the updates and then some. Ubuntu Guide was an immense help as usual. I can never go without it. I find this newer iteration better, since its updated more frequently now.

And if you'll indulge me, here's a look at my new desktop:



I used the Sphere Crystal theme with the Amaranth window border and Nuvola icons. I think those come with the gnome-themes-extras package. The wall paper is Minimalistic Black and White (Author: Knives) from PixelGirlPresents.Com. Sweet! I think I may have gone theme-crazy because I also ended up downloading 12 other GDM themes too. Heheee...

Dapper's Still Waiting...

It's been a week after I installed Dapper. I haven't had the chance to update the darned thing. And my Smart connection's been crappy this past month. No broadband for me. I already sold my dialup modem, so no go on that front either. Plus A few personal issues have doused my techno-lust. It's going to be ho-humm for this blog for a while...

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.