I have been running OpenSuse 10.2 for nearly 3 months now. It was easy to install and configure on my Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad. OpenSuse is a great Linux distribution for people here in Vietnam to try out. For me, though, I plan to go back to my Linux roots and re-install Gentoo Linux. My biggest complaint for OpenSuse is that I feel I do not have full control of my … [Read more...] about Returning to Gentoo Linux
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Trash Collection in Saigon
Ever wonder what happens to your garbage once you leave it out of your house? In the US, you know the garbage collector will come by once a week to pick up your trash. In my neighborhood, garbage is collected every morning at about 6:30 AM. Normally my neighbors will take their trash out just before they sleep. I tend to take the trash out as late as possible. During the … [Read more...] about Trash Collection in Saigon
A Saigon Wedding Weekend
Last weekend I attended two wedding receptions for my friends, Ms. Van and Quy. Ms. Van was my faithful colleague from SEAMEO where I taught for one year when I first arrived from Vietnam. I met Quy at an internet cafe that my friend worked at near my former house in District 5. Both wedding receptions were good, food was not bad. Saturday night I could not eat much since I … [Read more...] about A Saigon Wedding Weekend
Another Rainy Day in Saigon
Last Friday I headed to District 1 to meet some friends for lunch. On the way, I had to endure a downpour during a thunderstorm. Luckily I had my rain poncho but it was not enough to keep my lower legs and feet dry. Normally during a downpour, most riders get off their motorbikes and seek shelter. I actually like to ride in the rain since it is warm compared to the rainfall … [Read more...] about Another Rainy Day in Saigon
Unsafe Food in Vietnam
Tainted food has been on the headlines of many Vietnamese news outlets over the past month. Soy sauce manufactured from China or with Chinese products has been the latest target of investigation by the health ministry in Vietnam for containing cancer-causing ingredients. Yes, you read right, stores and restaurants throughout Vietnam have been offering cancer-causing soy sauce … [Read more...] about Unsafe Food in Vietnam