Finally I got the new OS2008 from Nokia running on my Nokia N800. I am on the terrace typing this post while listening to the BBC World Service. Many more functions than the iPhone. Maemo provides all the open source software for the Nokia N800/810. Apache is now running with OS2008 and last night I was surprised to apt-get working as well. You all will see me playing … [Read more...] about On my terrace
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Ninja is missing :(
Yesterday, I put Ninja, my 6 month old kitten, on my terrace on the 4th floor to keep Jenny, the newest kitten, company during the night. Early this morning, Ninja fell off the terrace and landed on the alleyway. My neighbors saw Ninja litter near my gate and then said he was scared and ran to the next alleyway (Vietnamese hate black cats so most likely he was chased … [Read more...] about Ninja is missing :(
Late Friday Night Updating FreeBSD
Wow, I should never gone to class Friday. My fever returned in the afternoon so I canceled my other engagements and headed home. I ended up taking some medicine and slept most of Friday evening. Got some really good sleep too but now it is nearly 2 AM in the morning and I am quite awake. A lone cricket is making a lot of noise downstairs. I thought it was Ally, the … [Read more...] about Late Friday Night Updating FreeBSD
Where There Is No Doctor
I mentioned about this book, Where There Is No Doctor, in my blog post yesterday. This is probably one of the most useful books I ever used in my life so far. I had to give my copy back to the Peace Corps after I COS (Close of Service) back n July, 1999. During my two year service in Kazakhstan, I think I read this book in it's entirely every month that I volunteered … [Read more...] about Where There Is No Doctor
Sick Day 2 – Taking my Meds
Well, I now know I do not have dengue fever. I still have a slight fever but I should be fully recovered by the weekend. When I am just sick with a cold or slight flu, I normally head to a pharmacy located on the corner of De Tham and Bui Vien streets in the Pham Ngu Lao area. The pharmacist has a good reputation among the expats, especially some of the Veterans, who have … [Read more...] about Sick Day 2 – Taking my Meds