Well, I finally did it today. I was able to remaster Ubuntu 8.04.1 with Vietnamese language support. I used remastersys to essentially create a replica Ubuntu system from my Thinkpad to create a new bootable LiveDVD image. I tested out the LiveDVD and scim was installed by default with working Vietnamese keyboard options. Those of you used to unikey will have no problem … [Read more...] about Remastered Ubuntu with Vietnamese language support
Archives for July 2008
Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04.1 on my Thinkpad T60
Last Saturday, I got a fully running Ubuntu 8.04.1 system on my Thinkpad T60. Everything is working out of the box including WiFi which was an issue with some other distros. Vu, a fellow Vietnamese Linux geek, got scim running so I can type Vietnamese fonts. I want to remaster Ubuntu with Vietnamese language support for some of my students and future staff. What is nice … [Read more...] about Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04.1 on my Thinkpad T60
New Expat Saigon Blogger
I have been getting behind on introducing new Expat Saigon Bloggers to Vietnam. Let's welcome Dan Lilly to the Saigon Expat Blogging community. He is another IT guy, and iPhone user, who recently relocated to Saigon. His blog can be found at this web address: http://www.danlilly.com/ Please visit Dan's blog and welcome him to Saigon! … [Read more...] about New Expat Saigon Blogger
Best Saigon Restaurants
Mon Hue Restaurant Okay, I have a new favorite restaurant now. I am a big fan of Hue food here in Vietnam so finding any new Hue restaurant is always a good feat. My friend and I found Mon Hue Restaurant quite by accident today. We were riding down Hai Ba Trung looking for small restaurant when a downpour hit suddenly. We were passing Mon Hue just as it hit so naturally, … [Read more...] about Best Saigon Restaurants
Washing my motorbike
Yep, finally got around to washing my motorbike today. It was actually a harder feat than expected. It was difficult to find a rua xe near my house. There used to be one in the next alleyway but they shut down. A friend in the past who used to own a rua xe told me that it never made much money so they close down a lot. Luckily on the canal near the two Pham Van Hai cross … [Read more...] about Washing my motorbike