Archive for December, 2007

“Unable to get exclusive lock” – Error when trying to update programs

I just managed to install the latest version of Ubuntu on my PC, and it was like a smooth ride. My modem and other things worked smooth, and updating was a charm. Just a few commands and I’m done. I like the way this kinda command line updating in Linux. I really love it, and [...]

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Off topic.

Warning: A worm is spreading through Orkut

Hey everyone! If you’re a frequent Orkut user (I’m sure many of my Indian friends are), this is a warning for you:

Filter my RSS

FilterMyRSS is a pretty neat and useful service for bloggers. With FilterMyRSS, you can filter information on an RSS feed, and cut it down to get only what you want.

Consider that you’re reading a popular blog that publishes tens of articles everyday. Not all posts might be of value to you, but all posts fall [...]

Get the most out of your screen space

Photo by William Hartz
Does your desktop resemble the one above? May be you’re running too many applications, all crammed up for space on your 15″ or 17″ monitor, and they’re desperate for more space on your screen. You can’t afford a new monitor this time around or setting a high resolution doesn’t go well with [...]

December 2

Today is a special day. It’s my birthday
I wish to thank all my online friends who’ve always extended their fullest support to me
And, advance birthday wishes go to Sankar Anand from my side. He’s celebrating his birthday tomorrow.