Frank D. Brunke

ubuntu to the rescue

Frank — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:39:29 +0000

Those long nights reading up on Ubuntu, paid off. Well I was in the middle of a Jolicould install and for some reason my netbook rebooted. Not a big problem, but when it came back up, I obtained a message of “error: unknow filesystem…grub rescue.” That is it, nothing more. After a reboot, I obtained the same message. Jumped on to the message boards and scouted for an answer. I was not happy with the results and the night looked longer and longer.

But wait, I have a ubuntu live usb drive and let me try and boot from that. So i did and this got me back into the ubuntu os, so i could look around as to what the true issue was. Looking at the ntfs partion I still had it for windows and the partion before c, to rescue the netbook also was still on the drive. Ok so all is not lost. After a little bit more reading up on the message and what i was able to dig up from reviewing the files all, i was dealing with was a corrupt bootloader. Not a big deal, I just reinstalled the Ubuntu partion, pretty quick and this restored my boot loader.

So, I am going to keep this thumb drive as a way to rescue the next pc crash. It provides a way to look at a system that has a failed boot or corrupt install.

App brain

Frank — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:29:51 +0000

So I am checking out app brain for the second time. What drew me back is the ability to find what you like from your desktop and have it install on the phone automatically. Go try it out and let me know what you think.

looking forward to trying it out…

Frank — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:27:01 +0000

I am looking forward to trying out any distro of an open source os, and peppermint ice is the next on my list. From what i see on the site is it going to have chromium as the the default brower, very nice and also a nice bundle of applications in the original download. As I use more online applications like google doc and hootsuite the need to install a bunch of application after install is almost nil. As I stated, I am looking forward to giving it a try, what do you think?

But I just can’t help but hear, ice ice baby in my heard every time I see the name.

Peppermint

google voice…faster is better

Frank — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:20:45 +0000

Took a look over at the google voice blog today and noticed that they have improved the google voice application for the blackberry and android phone. As a very happy google voice user, back in the grand central days, they have improved the application and now this is my main number for all new contacts.

Take a look @Google Voice Blog

Looking for a way to send large files?

Frank — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:08:28 +0000

Are you looking for a new way to send large files? Take a look at WeTransfer. While other services are on the web to do this link, you send it, I am going to give this a try on the next large file i need to send. Have you tried it? Let me know in the comments.

Sharing your music with twitter…

Frank — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:17:16 +0000

I recently found a service that ties in with your twitter feed to help you discovery new music, swift.fm. We have seen several music services that help you shre and dicover new music, but I like this one for a few simple reasons.
1) nothing to download, solely online.
2) works with your existing networks.

From the website here is what they have to say: Swift.fm allows all artists, both major label and independent, a voice to promote their music and perspective on twitter. By allowing you to upload your own tracks, demos, mixes and mashups Swift.fm is your portal to worldwide exposure on Twitter.

Swift.fm is the easiest and fastest way to turn your followers on to the artists you appreciate and discover new music through your network.

Not only can you search, upload or link to tunes, but all of your network’s ‘Swifts’ are presented to you in one auto-playing station.

Swift.fm is working hard to create the perfect portal to discover new talent or promote a label’s catalogue on Twitter.

As we continue to refine our beta, we are very interested in working with label partners on new features. Please contact us to discuss further.

It appears they are looking to smooth over the concerns that previous music sites have seen over the past.

So take a few moments, and check it out. http://www.swift.fm/

Happy Android person

Frank — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:05:12 +0000

Just a few days ago I obtained the dropbox application for the Android. Now what is this i see… an Android application coming for logmein? I am a happy Android user.

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Mobile applications

Frank — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:09:18 +0000

Download now or listen on posterous

VN 00002.amr (488 KB)

Sent from my Mobile Device

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Today, 25 years ago, the first domain was registered.

Frank — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:13:42 +0000

Happy Birthday to the .com!
25 years ago, today, the Internet received it’s first .com registration, when the Symbolics Computer Company registered Symbolics.com.

via BBC

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Wire frames create a solid foundation for your next project.

Frank — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:29:04 +0000

I am always looking to get the next idea down on paper so I can go back and tweak it later. Here are just a few programs to help in the creation of your next wire frame.