So a few days ago, I broke out my many Linux CDs & DVDs. I have downloaded 4 or 5 distros recently and I wanted to test a few of them out on an extra 40GB hard drive I have on my old Dell computer. It’s a P4 2.4GHz with 768MB Ram and [...]
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My Escapades into Linux…
Posted in computers, linux, open source, software, technology, ubuntu, web 2.0 on March 7, 2007 | No Comments »
Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 Released; 2.0 on the way…
Posted in computers, email, mozilla, open source, software, technology, thunderbird, web 2.0 on March 2, 2007 | No Comments »
Well it looks like you can get your security update for Thunderbird now to v1.5.0.10. Highly recommended to update to it.
As far as Thunderbird 2.0 goes, my research shows that March 6th is the final code freeze which means they’ll be getting into RC builds soon and then we’ll have a sparkling new Thunderbird to [...]
The Future of Firefox 3.0
Posted in browsers, firefox, firefox 3, mozilla, open source, software, technology, web 2.0 on February 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Mozilla is currently developing Firefox 3.0 and is claiming it will be released by the end of 2007. The new browser will include a host of new features that will likely delight the Mozilla fan base. The major updates to the browser are also considered the most important and will be speed enhancements [...]
My Favorite Firefox Add-Ons
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, tips, web 2.0 on February 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
1.) Del.icio.us Extension - this is an extension you can install to give you easy access to your online bookmarks via del.icio.us. Very cool and it makes it so simple to tag a page (control+shift+/) and view your bookmarks with the del.icio.us icon button. Check it out.
2.) Firefox Showcase - this [...]
Firefox Security Update and Plugins Fix
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, thunderbird, vista, web 2.0 on February 24, 2007 | No Comments »
Mozilla has surprisingly updated both Firefox 2 & 1.5 with their new security updates. Firefox is updated to 2.0.0.2 & 1.5.0.10 with various security, stability, and Windows Vista enhancements. All users are encouraged to update in order to benefit from these. You can get Firefox here.
Another cool fix I found today was [...]
Mozilla Links gets an Update!
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, web 2.0 on February 19, 2007 | No Comments »
The Mozilla Links site has received a facelift and now sports a new visual theme and some better features. Check it out!
Also, Firefox 2.0.0.2 should be out by Feb. 27th now. This according to the wiki here.
Google Gmail Open to Everyone!
Posted in computers, email, google, technology, web 2.0 on February 14, 2007 | No Comments »
Okay, there has been much speculation as to when this was finally going to happen and now it looks like it has. For real this time. I only say that because there have been some rumors a few times that Gmail was open to the public, but they proved false until now. [...]
Firefox 2.0.0.2 & Thunderbird 1.5.0.10
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, thunderbird, web 2.0 on February 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It looks like the tentative date for these two security updates will be Wednesday February 21st. Both releases will address various bugs and security issues. Firefox’s update will include more stability for Windows Vista. Their smoke-tests passed so that’s good news as well.
Source: Mozilla Wiki
Downloads: Mozilla FTP
Firefox 3 (Gran Paradiso) Alpha 2 Available
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox 3, mozilla, open source, software, technology, web 2.0 on February 12, 2007 | No Comments »
Mozilla has released its second Alpha iteration of Firefox 3 or “Gran Paradiso” for testing. Mozilla plans on having Firefox 3 released by the end of 2007 with a highly advanced graphics rendering engine called Cairo. The Gecko 1.9 engine is in place and this provides full web standards compatibility by passing the Acid2 test [...]
iTunes and Firefox for Vista
Posted in apple, computers, mozilla, open source, software, technology, vista, web 2.0 on February 3, 2007 | No Comments »
Apple is working on making iTunes 7 compatible and stable for Windows Vista in the next few weeks so watch out for that. I also have issues with Quicktime so hopefully they fix that too…
Also, Firefox 2.0.0.2 should be more compatible and stable for Vista as well. I’ve never had an issue with Fx and [...]











