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“If now I seek the forgiveness of sins, I do not run to the cross, for I will not find it given there… But I will find in the sacrament or Gospel the word which distributes, presents, offers, and gives to me that forgiveness which was won on the Cross.” (AE 40, 214)

Linux

Linux

May 26th, 2008

Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) on Dell XPS m1330

Posted At: 3:45am by Bloghardt

Ubuntu's Hardy Heron is out!!!  Here is the updated guide that I wrote

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Edited on: June 05th, 2008 1:14 pm
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December 26th, 2007

Dell XPS M1330 and Ubuntu (12-28-Update)

Posted At: 10:49am by Bloghardt

Duuuude, I got a Dell.  This is my new Dell XPS M1330.  It's tuxedo black - matches me and unbelievably small and powerful.

For me, this was a moment of truth. Do I want a mac or do I want to stay with Linux?  I priced them both. I considered it.  I decided that I really truly love linux.  I love my PC, just not with Windows.  I love Dell's support.

In the end, whether you go Vista, Mac, or Linux is all a matter of personal freedom and preference.  We get alot of gently Mac ribbing on this blog, but in the end linux is like the kinda of ruddy little-brother to Macs.

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Edited on: December 28th, 2007 3:40 pm
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August 17th, 2007

Compiz Fusion

Posted At: 2:44pm by Bloghardt
While I wait for the Dell tech. to arrive today to replace my keyboard, I have some thoughts...

As many of you know, I'm a linux user (ubuntu).  When i first switched to Linux, it was because of the stability.  Then, [ read more ]

Edited on: August 17th, 2007 2:51 pm
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August 15th, 2007

Gimme an "F!"

Posted At: 12:34am by Bloghardt
What do you do when your "f" key is sticking and then starts popping up whenever you hit it?  You call Dell. 

What words can you not type by without the "f" key?

ACK.. there it went again..

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Edited on: August 15th, 2007 12:38 am

Drive Me Crazy I am watching Drive Me Crazy
Release Date: 14 March, 2000
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May 26th, 2007

Simon says...

Posted At: 2:35pm by Bloghardt
Linux users will appreciate this cartoon that RachelD sent me yesterday...

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May 11th, 2007

"Pidgin" 2.0 is released!

Posted At: 3:43pm by Bloghardt
If you are a person that uses "chat" programs, I suggest Pidgin (formerly known as "Gaim").   Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once.   Why have different programs for AIM, Yahoo, MSN, and myspaceIM?   Why pay for [ read more ]

The Birds (Collector's Edition) I am watching The Birds (Collector's Edition)
Release Date: 28 March, 2000
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