Another in-mall related post :) This happened when I tried to withdraw from an ATM, only to find it was run Windows and not configured properly (hacked?), fortunately there was other unit that looks and works normal (or is it?).
Would you use/trust this Automated Teller Machine?

keyword : ATM, error, Windows

Have you ever met Tux in real life and real size? I thought I was. The other day I was strolling at a mall, and I found this near men's room.

First I thought there was a Linux Expo and Tux came along, but no, it was a Home Improvement Expo, and this is a paint brand mascot.


keyword : not a linux expo, tux

One of Firefox strong points is its massive library of add-ons, but from great add-ons comes great consequences, e.g : they will make your Firefox crawl or even stop working at all. That's when you need Firefox safe mode, the pure Firefox to redeem your Firefox back.
And that's one thing lack in Firefox installation in Ubuntu, safe mode shortcut. So these are ways to make one , in Start Menu :

• right click Start Menu -> Edit Menus
• Add New Item Under Internet Folder (or whichever you prefer), and type firefox -safe-mode in command. Like this :
  
  
• While you're at it, you can choose its icon too

In Desktop shortcut :

• right click at desktop -> create launcher
• you'll find same dialog box like above.
  

The hard way, just press Alt-F2 and type that command every time you need it.


keyword : firefox, safe mode, ubuntu

I always into photography, and due to budget constraint never bought a "serious" camera and ended up with point and shooter i.e. Nikon Coolpix L4 and Sony DSC-T50 (this one is free).
Recently I bought a second hand DSLR, a Nikon D70s. My brother lend me some lenses and an external flash light for my exploration.
Anyway, Nikon D70s and Ubuntu work along nicely. D70s instantly recognized and Ubuntu 10.04 offers option to import the photos stored in compact flash.
FYI : If you want to check the Shutter Actuation Count on a Nikon D70S (or how old your Nikon really is) use gThumb, download and open the last photo and click the image data (paper clip icon), search for Total Number of Pictures Taken. Just a guess, this method maybe useful for other Nikon types too. 

And this is my D70s photo :

keyword : ubuntu, digital camera, nikon, d70s, shutter life