The differences between Freebsd and Debian Gnu/Linux

Since I have used both Debian andĀ  Freebsd I thought I should make a list about the things I consider to be the key differences between the two.

The following differences may, and do, apply to some extent to other BSDs and Linux distributions. My purpose is to highlight differences to give a better view of things and by no means I am suggesting that you SHOULD or SHOULD NOT use the distribution of your choice. Continue reading

Open with dialog: A python program

 

In this entry I will show you how to open a file via Geany text-editor (or any other program) by using Python dialog function. I intend to keep things short and simple and explain majority of things with pictures.

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Python dialog function in action: Opening a file.

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PostX beta1 wallpapers are now available

While I am still working hard to write a new file manager for PostX 0.3 here are the PostX beta1 wallpapers in the mean time.

I uploaded two preview pictures to my GPL gallery: http://www.techtimejourney.net/gpl-art/2033-2/

The full 5 wallpapers set is available as a zip file under the Wallpaper series section below the title: PostX 0.3. beta1 wallpapers.

Enjoy!

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PostX development update

Here is a short update about PostX 0.3 development.

* Slim display manager is coming back with a new theme.

* PostX 0.3. will use Bluez 4 (if possible) so that the Bluez-alsa connection does not break. Bluez5 currently has no support for Alsa.

*Miimo compression tool will get fixed. While the fixes have already been done I will do someĀ  testing before I release the fix.

* Currently I am writing a new file manager. I decided to name this project as Crosslinker FM. The file manager is written in Python and will hopefully be done in about 1,5 months or a lot sooner. I am also considering about writing a GUI version of Miimo compression tool, which I would include and later integrate to Crosslinker FM. Continue reading