Installing Chrome Browser on Ubuntu 10.10

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Humair

Below is a walk-through of how to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 10.10. I’ve listed two methods of installation – one using ‘apt-get’ and the other using ‘dpkg’. The main difference is that ‘apt-get’ will resolve dependencies for you and ‘dpkg’ will not. Remember to if you are not logged in as root or another superuser, use ‘sudo’ in front of every command. Continue reading →

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How to install Flash, Python, and Java on Ubuntu 10.10

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Humair

Just some quick tips on how to install Flash, Python, and Java on Ubuntu 10.10. Flash and Python are pretty straight-forward. However, installing Java is slightly more complicated since Sun’s (now Oracle) Java 6 has been removed from the Ubuntu Multiverse. The Ubuntu gatekeepers are now more heavily asserting that people follow their recommendation for using “OpenJDK.” Continue reading →

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iPad or Galaxy Tab or Tablet PC

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Humair

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung recently released its Android-powered tablet, Galaxy Tab. In contrast to Apple iPad’s 10-inch screen, the Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch screen. Continue reading →

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Blekko – a new search paradigm

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Humair

BlekkoBlekko, a $24 million venture-backed project that’s been in the works for three years, launched into Beta this past Monday, November 1, 2010. Continue reading →

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Using the VI Java API with VMware ESXi

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Humair

Earlier this year, when I first thought to test out the VI Java API, I estimated I would spend several hours learning the API just to write a simple test program. I was surprised when in less than two hours, I had created my first java program for my ESXi server. Granted it’s a simple program, but the ease and speed of creating something that interacts with my ESXi server was impressive. Continue reading →

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The Power of Virtualization – a competitive edge

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Humair

VirtualizationIn today’s world, technology and science play a huge role in competitive advantage. Those who know how to exploit the power of technology to help them meet their goals will exceed with less effort and will accomplish more with the same amount of time. Hardware-based virtualization is one of those technologies that can really have a significant impact in terms of efficiency. Continue reading →

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The Social Network

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Humair

The Social NetworkHow accurate is the movie about the creation of Facebook? – some parts are questionable of course; it is a movie after all. “The movie got a lot of stuff wrong and random details right,” according to the founder Mark Zuckerberg. In a sense, no one will ever know exactly how it played out except the people involved. Isn’t that how it always goes? With that said, and coming from a person that barely watches TV or movies, it was interesting to catch a glimpse of how things may have played out. It was funny at the least. Movies about start-ups….gotta love em’. Not comparable to Pirates of Silicon Valley – still my favorite.

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Herbal/Vitamin Supplement Industry – Good or Bad?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Humair

On some interesting news I read a few months ago, Pfizer’s (a major pharmaceutical company) patent on its impotence drug Viagra has been partially rejected after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said it wasn’t different enough from a Chinese herb called yin yang huo (more popularly known as Horny Goat Weed).

Yin Yang Huo (Horny Goat Weed)

Yin Yang Huo (Horny Goat Weed)

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Oracle – Running with Java

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Humair

Oracle acquires Sun MicrosystemsToday at the “Bay Area JUG Roundup 2010” at Oracle’s office in Redwood City, I got my first glimpse into what the future of Java may be under Oracle. It was a fun event and a good sign that Oracle is heading in the right direction with its approach to Java. Continue reading →

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Celebration of Darwin’s 201st birthday

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Humair

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

Last month I attended the “9th Annual Evolutionpalooza! – Darwin Day in San Francisco.” The event was at the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library. The short presentation by NASA Astrobiologist Dr. Lynn Rothschild on Darwin and some of his achievements as well as her brief intro on Astrobiology was interesting. Most of the information presented was nothing ground-breaking to those who are avid readers or dedicated scientists/researchers; however, I find it always good to hear information from different perspectives for discussion purposes and for refreshing one’s memory. One of the reasons I love the Bay Area so much is that there are many intellects in the area that are willing to organize events like this and participate regularly in regards to intellectual conversation. Also, the location was ideal as many library attendees who otherwise may never take interest in such a subject had an opportunity to attend and engage. Continue reading →

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