PC-BSD 1.5

March 21st, 2008 · · Technology No comments - Tags: , , , ,

I just upgraded my PC-BSD install to 1.5. Apparently the upgrade broke my wireless again.

Thankfully, I fixed it in 5 minutes versus the hours it took to configure the first time. This time I ran a script and double-checked the settings. Once I rebooted, all was well.

I have to say that I’m still ‘blah’ about the apparent lack of programs in PBI format to install, but their site was down that holds the programs. I’m still reserving judgment.

The interface is stunning compared to Win or even Linux. The old laptop’s display is amazingly bright and clear. The nVidia driver was installed simply by my selecting it and confirming that it worked.

The few things keeping me from jumping to BSD and leaving Linux are my wireless, more programs, and the sound buttons on the laptop not working. Yes, I know the volume and mute buttons are silly things to base a change on, but I use them when listening to podcasts.

I’ll keep playing.

Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-20

March 20th, 2008 · · Twitter No comments
  • 8 comes really early after Spring Break. #
  • Left my stupid phone at home today. Guess I don’t need it for class. 🙂 #
  • Beautiful day out. Shame I’m doing homework and studying. #

Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-19

March 19th, 2008 · · Twitter No comments
  • I think I aced my Electronics test. #
  • It just won’t quit raining. I had to ford the highway to get to work. #
  • Do your part to reduce energy consumption. – PSA #
  • Still no luck looking for two people swept away after they dove into moving floodwater. #

And you wonder why flood warnings are constantly put out…

March 19th, 2008 · · Illinois, Mount Vernon No comments - Tags: , , , , ,

Apparently some people decided to try and ford some floodwater locally. They were driving through, and then decided to stop and back out.

One of the travelers lost her purse, and then all 3 were in the water according to reports. Another female companion managed to get out of the water, and called emergency workers. The other two are still being searched for at this hour.

This should serve as a cautionary tale to everyone. Don’t try to drive through floodwater. Don’t try to save your purse (it can be replaced).

Would you drive through this???

Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-18

March 18th, 2008 · · Twitter No comments
  • Windows permissions are not fun. I prefer chmod. #
  • Taking care of sick kids, wife, and trying to study for Electronics test. Wow, this is fun. #