Tech

Here is where I put most of my ramblings about techie stuff, which will probably be most of my postings.  I have a couple of sub-folders for Miata and G1/Android items:

Miata Stuff

G1/Android

Ubuntu Settings/Configuration from the command line
This is my list of command line apps to run to get the GUI settings and configuration screens in Ubuntu.
Ubuntu 9.04 Boxee and MythTV Install
My steps to setting up an Ubuntu 9.04 based Boxee and MythTV system.
Living Room Media/Router Computer Setup
I have been struggling for a while to set up a computer attached to my LCD screen in the living room. I decided I should document it, in case it actually works this time.
Clear Wimax in Atlanta/Decatur
Here are my initial experiences with Clear wimax. Not all that good, but I am still trying to decide if I will keep it.
G1/Android Google Account Reset/Switch
Short description of how to change the Google Account a G1/Android phone is tied to.
My .bashrc file
 
Miata Genie Garage Door Opener Button Mod
Not something most people would do, but I decided to install a garage door opener button the dash of my 2008 Miata.
2008 Miata MX-5 Stereo Head Unit Removal
My HowTo for removing the stock Sound by Bose head unit in my 2008 Mazda Miata MX-5.
Apache2 SSL configuration on Ubuntu/Debian
This took way too long for me to figure out so I am creating my own HowTo.
Boost Build/Jam on Ubuntu 8.04
Just a short list of how to configure Boost Build and bjam for Ubuntu.
My Emacs startup file (.emacs)
Here is what goes in my .emacs file normally.
Ubuntu/Debian init.d script for Zope/Plone
Here is yet another script for starting up Zope/Plone instances. This one is Ubuntu/Debian compatible and allows for starting up multiple instances. It is also compatible with the newer "bin/instance" controller, and doesn't assume "zopectl".
Convert FLV to play in Windows Media Player
This is my ultra-basic how-to for converting a Flash Video to something that Windows Media Player can understand using free software.
Creating VMplayer "appliances"
I have figured out a lot about how to create VMware virtual system images use the free VMPlayer rather than using VMware Workstation. Here are some of my notes from setting them up.
Plone 3.0 install with buildout on Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy
It took me a few tries to figure this out, so I decided I'll write it up. Some of the commands are from what I remember doing, so they may not be exactly right.
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