For those who haven’t heard of it, Frostwire is the fork of the p2p client Limewire. As Limewire is open source, Frostwire took a complete copy of their code and created a version of the software which is easier to install in linux, and which comes with all the features of the paid version for free!
So check it out at Frostwire.com
HTTrack is a neat program for downloading web sites. I’ve found the best use of it is in downloading whole tutorials or blogs for offline reading. The program is absolutely simple to use, with a web based interface, and comes in a version for Ubuntu that can be installed via Synaptic, “webhttrack”.
Recently I’ve been busy with studies, but now I’m back with a vengeance. Stay tuned during the next few weeks for more:
So check back soon for more!
Just heard about the web browser Flock! I’m sure I’m a bit behind the times, but for your modern day blogger/photo poster this is absolutely fantastic. It links together your flickr and blogging accounts and makes everyday task handling with these tools better.
The technology is built off firefox, and the only problem I can see is that it doesn’t support all of firefox’s extensions!
The following is a picture I added to my entry just by dragging it from my computer into the message. Flock did all the linking and uploading for me!
technorati tags:flock, web, browser, blog, photo, flickr
Blogged with Flock
Hello and welcome to my weblog. As this is my first post I thought it would be best to tell you a little about the actual purpose of my little corner of the interweb.
For years now I have been using computers and surfed (does anyone even call it that anymore) the internet. I've read about other peoples ideas, tried out programs and services, and as of recently begun travelling more and more around the world. My blogs greatest merit will be the portrayal of a point of view on the world through the eyes of a young man growing into an adult.
As of this first post I am an 18 year old man, using linux (Ubuntu 6.06) as my primary operating system. I regularly commute between Australia, Hong Kong and China, enjoying the clashes of culture and varying perspectives of different people. I enjoy thinking how to solve the worlds problems and as of recently have begun to formulate some very strong ideas about how the leaders of tomorrow need to act to sustain human life on this planet.
My posts, however, wont focus purely on the hypothetical future, but also technology that interests me here and now. I'm sure there willbe regular posts regarding linux, google and mozilla, but I'll be looking at these tools from the perspective of a human being with a busy life who wants to get some actual work done, not sit around sifting through mailing lists, in a clumsy attempt to adjust my screens resolution to widescreen.
Last of all, my blog aims to entertain an audience who can read my views on contemporary issues and formulate their own (perhaps in agreement, perhaps not!). I would like to encourage comments and discussion which doesn't necessarily agree totally with me.
Thanks for reading my first post and I hope you return soon.
