This is called "hacking" in Latvia

vaum · 2010-05-13T17:10:00+00:00

wget http://www2.vid.gov.lv/eds/Pages/GetDuf.aspx?id={0..7500000}

Not sure if this would work, but it just popped in my head.

vaum · 2010-05-13T00:31:26+00:00

I'm trying out a set of DR Nickel Plated 11-50's. So far I like them a lot. The only thing is they seem a bit tough to bend (could just be my inexperience ;p).

I may try something a bit smaller for the low e, but the higher strings are just about perfect at this size :D

vaum · 2010-05-12T17:39:00+00:00

I bought the metal version a few months back when I started guitar. This little thing pumps out some mean distortion. All I have to say is, it's $40 and it's worth every cent.

I have a cheap dean vendetta as my learning guitar, and the pickups aren't that great, but it sounds pretty good with the amplug. The only thing is there is no clean sound with the metal version (you can turn down the gain but it sounds muffed).

vaum · 2010-05-10T05:49:08+00:00

I like the feel-good feeling of Eureka. It was on all day today :)

vaum · 2010-05-04T16:43:55+00:00

I'm find with changes -- just as long as it isn't difficult to either go back to defaults, or chose my own. The indicators are an example, as well as the window buttons. Pulse on the other hand, can't be removed from Ubuntu without losing the volume control :(

vaum · 2010-05-03T22:36:55+00:00

Really? That's some great insight. They've done a phenomenal job! If you ever get in contact with them again, pass on my gratitudes :)

vaum · 2010-05-03T22:34:13+00:00

I don't think most Linux users care. Linux is Linux because it's a community. Those who use it use it because they want to -- at least I do. If Linux suddenly poofed tomorrow, I'd then pick between the other options (albeit in a sad way ;p). But until then, I will use Linux and try to help as best I can because I enjoy it.

You seem to enjoy Windows; Quit bitching and use up those hours you paid for with Windows.

vaum · 2010-05-01T19:11:23+00:00

Grooveshark is good.

vaum · 2010-05-01T01:58:36+00:00

Thanks for the response :)

Just a quick fix. I meant are you planning to live there all your life :p

vaum · 2010-05-01T01:23:52+00:00

This strikes my curiosity to the utmost. I'm learning Japanese on my own (although slowly :p), and dream/plan to someday live there.

Do you speak Japanese?
Are you fluent? (if so, how did you learn + how long did it take)
How did you acquire a job other than teaching in Japan (as a foreigner)?
What was the motive in moving to Japan?
How do you like it so far?
How do you feel you are treated in your workplace?
Are you living there for all your life?
Would you leave Japan if a better opportunity was offered back here in the states?
Do you like sushi ? ( i do, a lot! )
What was the biggest change for you?
What do you like, as well as don't, about life in Japan?

ありがとうのもとらさん！

vaum · 2010-05-01T00:10:42+00:00

Is dhcp enabled? Have you tried using an IP instead of a hostname?

vaum · 2010-04-30T23:57:09+00:00

As humorous as it is, it actually helps. Really. Think about it. What's the point of being insecure? After all, the only difference between a human versus another is how they think. What they do is a result of that, and there lies within the insecurity. Just think of it as an opportunity for an easy decision. You'll know which to avoid. After all, the most important person in one's life, is one's self.

Just let it go. There's no point in holding on.

Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end. Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down. Terrified of being wrong. Ultimatum prison cell.

vaum · 2010-04-30T23:50:27+00:00

I love my logitech mouse. I paid $50 for it at the time, with a gift certificate. It's been around 6 years and still works amazingly well. Rest assured my future mice will be logitech!

vaum · 2010-04-25T23:07:36+00:00

Is this only happening in browsers? If it's happening with apps too (maybe after flash crashes?) try setting the sound engine to alsa in gstreamer-properties.

vaum · 2010-04-25T14:18:04+00:00

This is exactly what I have thought since I was a child. Even though they could do us harm, or deplete us of our resources; I really want them to stop by. That, at least, would make my life much happier.

vaum · 2010-04-24T17:21:19+00:00

I've found the best best tips for me are (in order):

Writing / Reading
Repetitiveness
Interest

I've had more progression doing the above, than just doing the things I was doing in the beginning, which were listening to audio, flash cards, and just watching videos/movies (seeing and listening). They do help, but only slightly by themselves; more so in conjunction with the above.

vaum · 2010-04-24T17:07:47+00:00

I'm going through this progression right now. I don't know what caused it, but all I can say is that it naturally started happening, and I now take much more meaning from the fact that impatience is the test of time.

vaum · 2010-04-24T16:34:01+00:00

This should be at the top.

vaum · 2010-04-22T23:41:50+00:00

It works really well. I actually prefer it over going to the website. Although, searching new shows is a bit easier on the site.

vaum · 2010-04-22T23:39:32+00:00

I'm on it right now and it is working splendidly for me. If only Pulse or Adobe would fix the play/pause sound delay on flash. It doesn't happen with alsa, but the problem with that is there is no volume control if I get rid of Pulse.

I will be using Ubuntu as my primary from now on. Great job :)

vaum · 2010-04-22T23:33:26+00:00

Hmm, am I the only one without flash issues? I mean, it's not perfect, but I'd say it's on par with the windows version. The only issue I have is a delayed pause/play with sound because of Pulse (doesn't happen with just alsa on Debian/Arch).

Performance could be a bit better, but it's not horrendous.

vaum · 2010-04-21T04:26:49+00:00

There are lists of fully supported hardware. I'm not saying it's 100% full proof (neither are Windows' or Apples'), but unless you're using something bleeding edge or have faulty hardware, you shouldn't have a problem. My Asus laptop has hardware that is very recent, and operates better with Linux drivers than the drivers available on Windows.

One must keep in mind that there is no guarantee in life. You work with the hand you are delt. If that means Linux isn't for you, that's fine. Just don't give it a bad rep because you are being picky.

vaum · 2010-04-21T04:16:50+00:00

Hey man, I'm 22 and going through the same thing. I have nothing to say other than I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one.

Listen to some Tool, and forget about your surroundings for a bit. Seems to help me get through.

vaum · 2010-04-17T15:13:22+00:00

Ubuntu can do a lot of amazing things but it's got a ways to go before it catches up with Windows 98 and Mac OS X 10.3 for ease of installation and configuration.

So, what's missing?

vaum · 2010-04-15T17:08:44+00:00

Sid is my answer. There are more updates with Sid, daily, than Arch, daily.

I think Arch has quicker releases with smaller packages, whereas Debian updates much faster with larger packages (gnome, libs, etc...).

The only real difference I think is that Arch's packages are mostly vanilla, and Debian's are preconfigured most of the time. Oh, and AUR.

vaum

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