Run this command in the terminal to figure out what the ubuntu build is:
cat /etc/lsb-release
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While traveling, I can see this going with me to help carry my stuff
Organized bags and packs always gravitate my attention to see if the item will stand up to my needs while traveling. Over the years I have noticed that my style of traveling, two things need to change:
- the suitcase and backpack
- my computer
I have stubbled across some potential candidates for my travel gear change:
- Osprey Pack Meridian 28"/75L Wheeled Travel Pack
- Netbook PC to go inside the backpack
Waiting for some newer technology for the Netbooks is holding me back from buying one today. Once NVidia puts their mobile chip out to replace those silly Intel video chips, I think I will be ready to buy one. Since I have large hands, here are my choices:
So far, I like the 11 in. Acer for its full size keyboard.
Google Fast Flip
Browse news with speed with Google Fast Flip. Move through the headlines like a fox running through the net looking for the rabbit of information.
I have tried the web application with my iPhone and found for the most part that navigation is easy, but sometimes it can been annoying.
Turning the iPhone to be sideways, results in viewing the article at a zoomed view which might be easier than double tapping and panning.
Portable apps list I like
Im sure there are more, and I will find the ones that complete my set of tools I feel are missing from the box, but for now, I think this list is okay. Installing them onto my DropBox and a USB drive would make for a very good contingency for my finances and documents that I would need in case of a disaster.
mod_rewrite for Apache
A Deeper Look at mod_rewrite for Apache - Nettuts+ breaks down the mod_rewrite for Apache with lots of examples. I will be using this site lots!! Here are some of the topics covered:
- rewrite www.site.com to site.com
- rewrite profile.php?id=joe to profile.php/joe
- debugging mod_rewrite
- Give Hotlinkers a 403 Forbidden warning
- Redirect Hotlinkers to "warning.png"
- Custom 404