Unlocking the Samsung YP-K3J for use with as a USB Mass Storage Device with...
This entry explains how I patched my new Samsung YP-K3JAB digital audio player so that it worked with Linux, acquired the ability to play Vorbis (i.e. OGG) file formats, and gained a few extra...
View ArticleUsing the M-Audio Audiophile USB Digital Audio Interface with Linux [10]
A guide to setting up the M-Audio Audiophile USB Digital-Analogue Interface/Sound Card for use with Linux, ALSA, and JACK to enable relatively high quality voice recording.
View ArticleInstalling Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty) on Aspire One
Ubuntu, one of the more popular and user friendly Linux installations, has an awkward release schedule. They release in late October (the x.10 release) and late April (the x.04 release). In late...
View ArticleRestoring/Replacing the Bios on an Acer Aspire One [6]
Just after a flawless new install of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope), I ran into a pretty serious problem with my Acer Aspire One Netbook: the BIOS became corrupt. When this happens your computer is...
View ArticleUbuntu 10.10 Meerkat on an Acer One 521 (AO521) [2]
I have a new Acer One 521. These are some notes on the installation of the latest (10.10) version of Ubuntu. The computer came with BIOS rev 1.06: websites warned that the 1.06 bios caused...
View ArticleRooting and updating a Samsung Galaxy S I-896 (Rogers)
Warning: The following involves major interventions into the operating system of your computing device. If things go wrong, you may end up destroying your device, voiding your warranty, and who knows...
View ArticlePimping the Samsung Galaxy S I-896 (Rogers): Gaining Root Access, Updating...
Warning: The following involves major interventions into the operating system of your computing device. If things go wrong, you may end up destroying your device, voiding your warranty, and who knows...
View ArticleFixing Touchpad in Aspire One
In my Natty install, my trackpad suddenly stopped working. Apparently this has something to do with a mixup between gconf and the hardware. To fix it, follow the instructions here:...
View ArticleInternet on Vodaphone.nl for Samsung I896 Galaxy (Rogers, Android)
Some APN settings for different carriers for Android (Samsung Galaxy S): NL These are the settings I used to get mobile internet on vodafone.nl on my unlocked Rogers Samsung I896 Galaxy (NB: the...
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