Entrance Into Blogging

Posted on March 14, 2007 | 49 Comments

Spring is NearAbout a month ago I decided to set up a small blog site for myself. I like the idea of keeping a journal or reference library in a database, of ideas, thoughts or links to helpful information. I had previously been playing around with a website or two and have become somewhat more familiar with HTML, the PHP scripting language, and MySQL for a database application.

When I set out to start up my own blog, I first discovered and tried the MovableType management system. I wanted to try it for a day or two and see how I liked it. It went okay but thought I should try out WordPress as well and see which app would work better for me.

I settled on WordPress and have found it a nice application with many great add-ons and widgets readily available and so easy to implement. I downloaded the latest 2.1.1 version of WordPress and applied it on a server and started my blog. Only a few weeks into my blogging venture and already a complete upgrade was recommended. There was some hacker vulnerability in version 2.1.1 and it was recommended to get the newest 2.1.2 version.

At first, I thought it might be somewhat difficult, the upgrade that is! Considering the site files are many and also are tied into a database. However the upgrade went seamlessly. The tutorial at this location Here was a great help and easy to understand. The upgrade was really rather simple. :lol:

I am actually glad this upgrade was needed when it was. I am now more familiar with my blog and know how to make a back up of the database for it. Thus, I am now better equipped to handle future upgrades and or server, hardware or other changes.

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Filed Under Blogging, Helpful Tips | 49 Comments

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

Posted on March 5, 2007 | 149 Comments

Motherboard BIOSThe system BIOS is actually a combination of software and hardware and is sometimes referred to as firmware. The data in the BIOS is held in ROM (read-only memory) The main functions of the BIOS is to hold the instructions that start up the computer and to manage the system devices from CMOS setup, such as power saving features, plug and play settings, keeping track of the current time and identifying which hardware devices are present. Sometimes when a computer component is added or updated on a system or when a newer device driver is preferred, it becomes necessary to upgrade the ROM BIOS. In years past, this process involved buying the new ROM chip and exchanging it on the motherboard. Now with modern technology, ROM chips on the motherboard are made to be re-programmable and the data on the chip can be overwritten by a process called Flash ROM without removing it.


Filed Under Hardware | 149 Comments

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Installing Kubuntu

Posted on February 19, 2007 | 32 Comments

Today we are going to install a distribution of Linux. I have decided to go with Kubuntu, well known for being one of the more user friendly distributions of Linux. Kubuntu is a part of the Ubuntu project and uses the KDE desktop environment.

Installing Kubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft

1. Go to http://www.kubuntu.com/

2. On the top navigation bar, click on Download and then click on the link, Download Kubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft)

3. We need to first download an ISO image. There are a few options being either CD or DVD images. Decide which medium you will use and pick the closest location North America than United States than I choose Portland State University and than click on CD Image for desktop and laptop PCs and save the down load to a good location on your hard drive.

4. The download is 694MB and does take about 5-7 hours to complete.This is a good time to read some of the documentation on the Kubuntu website. The Wiki is also a great place to search and learn more about Linux. Once the image is downloaded, the ISO image needs to be transferred to a disc. Read more


Filed Under GNU/Linux | 32 Comments

The New Audi’s

Posted on February 15, 2007 | 50 Comments
SteppenwolfAudi R8

Wow! the new Audi’s are just awesome. The top picture is the “Steppenwolf,” (German for Coyote). An all terrain vehicle that does 0-60 in 7.8 seconds and has 19-inch wheel/tires that give it that stout look. The lower picture is of the R8, oh so nice! It has a 254 cu V8 with 420 bhp, redlines at 8250, does 0-60 in 4.4 and is all wheel drive. I really like em!


Filed Under Auto | 50 Comments

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