June 2009
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Chromium compiled in Ubuntu
In theory it would be good to test web applications on several different browsers but I must admit that I’m mainly concerned about Firefox and Internet Explorer. Well, now that I have a “Windows Day” during the week I included Google Chrome in my tests. It is such a nice browser and since it uses [...]
Ubuntu support for 2 monitors
I’m an Ubuntu fan. These guys at Canonical know how to get things done. They release 2 Ubuntu versions per year full of improvements. It should be a case of study on how fast Ubuntu gets better. This week I decided to add a second monitor to my notebook. I first thought I was going [...]
Windows Day
I’ve been involved in a C#/ASP.NET project for a few weeks now. It is my “Windows Day” during the week. It is exciting to be in a completely different environment and trying different things. I feel refreshed when I’m back to Ubuntu and getting things done for my employer in Brazil. The learning curve is [...]
Emacs key bindings everywhere
I can only hear the sound of tapping while I type on my stupid keyboard. No scales, chords or notes. Even so, I treat the keyboard as a musical instrument. To improve typing or playing one should avoid unnecessary motion. If your hands stand still while only your fingers move you save energy, time and [...]