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Heart Internet is withdrawing its free hosting service. Consequently, I have moved all SqueezeCenter (Logitech Squeezebox Server) files to Box.net. I’ll update the posts in due course. However, all the files are available from the Box.net widget in the sidebar. Related posts: Running SqueezeCenter on a Buffalo LinkStation Live, part 1. Running SqueezeCenter on a [ READ MORE ]
The HP Mini 5102 (VQ670EA) is a business notebook with the newer Intel Atom N450 processor (1.66 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) and Intel NM10 Express chipset. It comes pre-installed with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED.) Unfortunately, SLED isn’t optimised for the netbook and doesn’t provide much choice regarding applications and multimedia support. [ READ MORE ]
At last, I have a new laptop. It’s not a Mac and it’s not a PC. It’s an HP Mini 5102 running SUSE Enterprise Linux Desktop 11. I’ll give SLED a go but it’s unlikely it’ll last the weekend since the choice of applications and multimedia support is limited. And of course, it’s not Ubuntu![ READ MORE ]
My son, and a glass of wine, put an end to my nx6125 last week. It powers on but the keyboard is shot, the display permanently stuck on the dimmest setting, and five vertical lines (and counting) to boot down the screen. Oh well, I’ve had it a few years and I was ready for [ READ MORE ]
I’m so disappointed with Ubuntu 9.10-Karmic Koala-that I decided to start over with Ubuntu 9.04-Jaunty Jackalope. This time I’ve opted for x86; there’s really little benefit making use of the nx6125′s 64-bit architecture. It’s not an ideal solution but at least standby and hibernation work now. The only significant issue concerned Windows sharing; fortunately MLManley’s [ READ MORE ]
BBC iPlayer is now available to watch directly from your TV. All you need is Freesat and a suitable PVR, e.g. Humax Foxsat-HDR. First, make sure you have the latest firmware. Second, connect and set-up a network connection. Next, change channel to BBC1. Finally, press the red button and type 5483 followed by OK. That’s [ READ MORE ]
My ailing laptop needed a complete rebuild this weekend. Windows XP wouldn't install; Ubuntu did... eventually[ READ MORE ]
The second of a two-part tutorial on how to install SqueezeCenter on a Buffalo LinkStation Live[ READ MORE ]
The first of a two-part tutorial on how to install SqueezeCenter on a Buffalo LinkStation Live[ READ MORE ]
The easy way to add cover art to your music library files[ READ MORE ]
