Archive for August 19, 2007

Get Wireless working in Ubuntu 7.04

Easy fool-proof instructions to get wireless working in Ubuntu 7.04 if its not working because of the common bcm43xx problem.
Requirements
1 ) Ubuntu 7.04 installed
2 ) Internet access - on the same computer ( maybe using a wired connection ) or on another.

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EA prioritizing 360 over PS3

A representative with the publisher (EA) told the writer that as a release date nears, the company sometimes readjusts the manpower on the projects to complete the Xbox 360 version first. With a larger installed base for Microsoft’s console, the rep said it makes financial sense to get that version of a game out first and maximize potential sales.

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Ubuntu Bootloader Manager 0.2 (With Screenshots)

We finally have a graphical user interface for configuring GRUB’s menu.lst. The Ubuntu Bootloader Manager is still alpha quality software but the developers are very interested in getting feedback from those who wish to test it.

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LA Times, welcome to Web 2.0

The LA Times recently published an article, in which it compares Google to Osama bin Laden. It seems Google’s plans to let users comment on news has editors and journalists edgy. But as long as they do their jobs and publish objective and complete articles, they have nothing to fear. In response, I wrote the following letter to the editor…

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Apple Bootcamp gets better

Microsoft employee blogs: “I think all my future PCees will be Macs.”

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Ninja Gaiden 2 CONFIRMED for Tokyo Game Show

Gamespot Korea has been able to confirm that Ninja Gaiden 2 will make it’s debut on the Xbox 360 at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show. Freaking. Sweet.

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iPhone Apper: Add iPhone web apps to the main menu

“Tired of going all the way to MobileSafari on your iPhone to use web apps that were built with the “sweet” iPhone SDK? Provide iPhone Apper with a URL, name, and icon… and iPhone Apper will provide you with an application to install onto your iPhone.”

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Starting A Web Business

9 Tech Entrepreneurs, including Guy Kawasaki, give some good advice on to start your own business.

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Hilarious Spoof on SimCity 2000 Advisers!

If you’ve ever played SimCity 2000, you’ll know how annoying the advisers are. View these edited text boxes for a good laugh.

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New rumors about Google’s Gbrowser - Upcoming Google Browser

Google’s Gbrowser - coming soon and just “needs a few patches” ? New rumors arise since Google recently hired a known browser hacker, Michal Zalewski. Other rumor: It will be impossible in Gbrowser to block ads. What you use such a browser ?

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Top 100 Independent Games

Independent games are interesting, but it can be hard to find the best games. Without further ado, Game Tunnel presents the Top 100 Indie games from the last 3 years!

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Solaris to get a boost on x86 systems thanks to IBM distribution deal

In a joint announcement issued Thursday, IBM and Sun revealed plans to expand support for Sun’s Solaris operating system on x86-based IBM servers, including System x and BladeCenter computers. Sun hopes to broaden adoption of the Solaris operating system, and IBM hopes to strengthen its position in the x86 server hardware market relative to competi

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