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Turn On Num Lock on Ubuntu or XUbuntu

In: Ubuntu or Linux

31 Oct 2007

First open a terminal window and enter : sudo pico /etc/apt/sources.list Look for the following lines: deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted Change them to look like: deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted universe deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ gutsy main restricted universe Save the file and then run: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install [...]

ORA-01441: cannot decrease column length because some value is too big

In: Oracle

31 Oct 2007

Today my program is trying to update a table and it pops out an error complaining the value is too big to fit into a column, so I try to be a smart ass and try to change the properties of the column from 1 byte to 4 byte. Then all hell break loose. Then [...]

Install OpenSSH, Samba & Swat on Ubuntu

In: Ubuntu or Linux

30 Oct 2007

Install OpenSSH server sudo apt-get install openssh-server Then can use the prefer client to connect to the machine. I prefer PuTTY for windows. Install Samba and SWAT sudo apt-get install samba smbfs swat xinetd Create s Samba user sudo smbpasswd -a username Add SWAT to the xinet configuration and save sudo pico /etc/xinetd.d/swat# description: SAMBA [...]

Windows Live Writer Experience

In: Leisure

27 Oct 2007

Today I had come across a software call Windows Live Writer which is part of the windows live service and I decided to take a shot at it and see whether it can improve my writing experience for my blog. So I start googling around and download the window live service installer. When I launch [...]

Bluetooth Problem

In: Leisure

24 Oct 2007

When I try to transfer file from my laptop to my cell phone I always get the error error 10047: an address incompatible with the requested protocol was used The solution is, open a command prompt (in Vista need to run as Administrator) and type: netsh winsock reset Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d277′).each( function(e) { [...]

Install True Type Font to Ubuntu

In: Ubuntu or Linux

23 Oct 2007

First you got to make sure you include “universe” in your sources.list. Then sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts After that launch the nautilus and goto fonts:/// directory and copy your true type font there and then reboot your pc and you should have the fonts successfully installed. $sudo fc-cache -fv Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d276′).each( function(e) [...]

Langkawi Cable Car

In: Travel

21 Oct 2007

After finish with the mangrove tour then we embark our journey to the Langkawi cable car which is near our hotel. It is a must visit place for anyone visiting Lankawi island. It is at some point a 45 degree up hill ride so it is quite scary. I can see the seven wells waterfall [...]


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This is a place I create just for fun and to write down some experience and notes for myself. So feel free to enjoy and drop any comments you have. I had been employed as Programmer, System Analysts, System Administrator, DBA and Project Manager. I will share some of my case study here as well. Enjoy!

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