Archive for August 19th, 2005

Gizmo – Version 1.0 released

Friday, August 19th, 2005

If anyone is thinking about using Gizmo als Sykpe-replacement: they just released version 1.0 (until now, the version was 0.80 beta). It seems the biggest bugs are gone. If you sign up, you even get 25 cent to make Call-out calls, just to try it. Make sure you read about the arguments why gizmo is better than skype!

Internet Storm Center DefCon Yellow

Friday, August 19th, 2005

I’ve just seen that the current defcon status at the SANS – Internet Storm Center is at yellow. So, if you’re a sysadmin, you should perhaps check it out and read about the security issues and fixes. I also found a small widget for Konfabulator (which is now freeware, by the way – so grab it if you like it) – the ISC widget can be downloaded here.

I also got Linux working on my X30. Well, it works 90%, I still got to fix that stupid DSDT, but I found someone who is willing to take a look at it and help me. I had some display resolution issues, but they are now fixed. I even can listen to Last.fm in Linux :)

Work is dull. I hate VBA for Excel. I think it is a very strange programming “language” full of inconsitensies. But I bought a book, so now I can at least look it up in dead tree form if I don’t find it in the unhelpful online help.

Later today, I am invited to a housewarming party by the sister of my fiancée. I think I will take my cam with me and take some nice pixx to fill the gallery.