AIX: grey screen on Xvnc and client rejected from IP 127.0.0.1
So, recently we need to put vnc server on a newly installed AIX 6.1 box. The installation went smooth, and we were able to start the vncserver. The problem is,…
Preparing LUNs for Oracle RAC ASM on AIX
RAC clusters share the same disk(s) among its nodes, and basically you what we need to make sure that the disk(s) is recognized by each RAC nodes under the same…
Logitech unifying receiver on Ubuntu
So, I happened to umm… own both the Logitech Performance MX, and the sleek Anywhere MX, both supporting Logitech Unifying receivers. Meaning a single usb receiver can be used to…
Stereo Bluetooth headsets match-up: Plantronic BackBeat 903+ vs Jabra Clipper
So, I own 2 pairs of stereo bluetooth headsets. The first one is a Plantronic Backbeat 903+, and the second one is a Jabra Clipper. This post summarise my experiences…
My favorite Android Apps #2
So, I’ve been using android since what.. 2009? I even own the very first android handset, the T-Mobile G1. Well, 4 handsets and 2 tablets later, here I am, with…
Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin Beta 2 on Vaio VPCEA36FG
Well, as you may know, my current ubuntu install, maverick meerkat will no longer be supported by Canonical, starting April 10th 2012… which sucks, since my attempts to like 11.xx…
sending & receiving apk files on android devices via bluetooth
As you may have realized, your android device will block certain file to be transfered via bluetooth, namely the apk files. You can send them via usb storage file transfer,…
2011 in review!!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was…
Unmounting while “device is busy”
So, one of these days, you will find yourself wanting to unmount a partition on your linux box. Problem is, most of the time, the partition is most likely still…