Why is it that most of you will sit in the aisle seat, and either put your bag on the window seat or leave it empty? Also, why if there are 2 of you, will you sit on opposite corners of a bank of 4 seats, rather than making full use of a set of 2? Another pair of reasons I despise trains. Addendum- if using public transport, it doesn’t hurt to have a wash, or even just a squirt of deodourant.
To answer my own post:
Blacklisting the gspca webcam module has restored my laptop’s boot speed.
http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk/images/gutsy-20080203-3.png
It will take some more time to discover why, or even where I need to file a bug. On the plus side, I don’t use the webcam, so it’s not going to impair my use of the system.
Also posted to the Ubuntu-UK mailing list, but I would appreciate it if someone could take a look at a bootchart image from today, and hazard a guess as to why my computer takes (metaphorically) 3 days to boot?
http://www.sheepeatingtaz.co.uk/images/gutsy-20080202-1.png
Image is fairly large, so apologies! It looks like modprobe & udev are taking the time, but I have no idea how to find out why, so guidance would be appreciated!
So, I received my work laptop on Friday. It was like a small, defenceless child, seeking my protection. After nearly a full day, it is now (nearly) ready for use. Bearing in mind it came with Windows XP Pro, installed in OEM mode, this meant I had to:
I’m bound to remember something else as I start to use it regularly, but for now, that is all.
Now I’m faced with a difficult choice. Do I put a Linux distro on in Dual Boot?
Pros:
Cons:
I did try the gOS live cd, but it absolutely positively would not connect to my wireless network at home, whereas I know Ubuntu does. I also for the life of me couldn’t work out myself how to get a terminal up (within the Window manager, Ctrl-Alt-F1 worked fine). If I did put Linux on, I would probably wait for Hardy, as it is a work machine, so I need the LTS really to cover my own arse.
Opinions, as always, are welcome! I would also like to know if I’ve missed any windows software that others deem worthy of being installed. I would never have found most of the software I use most of the time if it weren’t for the Open Source community suggesting it!
Well, Leia seems quite comfortable with her shaved patch and operation wound. So much so that yesterday she thought nothing of trying to pull the stitches out. Another trip to the vets to check she hadn’t pulled them out, and the fitting of a collar ensued. Also, she now has to watch Luke go out, while she isn’t allowed until the stitches are out 
