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Go Trabi Go!
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FAQ | Journal | Linux | TechnologyHow do you install Google’s Chromium browser on (K)Ubuntu Linux?
ByGarfUnfortunately the new Google Chromium open source browser is not included in the Ubuntu software repositories yet. Therefore installing it is a little more complex than other Ubuntu applications. But it still takes less than five minutes. Here’s how… 1. You need to tell your system to connect to the appropriate software repository. That is,…
Trip to France on the Eurostar
ByGarfTrip to France on the Eurostar train.
A few more winter snaps of Pécs
ByGarfBeen working on the computer and experimenting with my Icom IC-R20 radio scanner for a couple of days. So I thought it was time to get some fresh air, and perhaps take some more pictures of a snow-covered Pécs, Hungary.
Bye Bye Boris
ByGarfI have been a tad distracted by some rather serious political events that have taken place here in Old Blighty during the last few days. Basically our Prime Minister has decided to “do a Trump” and stay in power even though over fifty members of his government have now resigned in protest over his various…
Escape to Hong Kong II – Kowloon
ByGarfWandered into Kowloon today, camera at the ready. I’ve always been particularly fascinated by Canton Road, where there are tiny shops packed to the ceilings with engineering bits, bearings springs etc. And other emporia with distinctly amusing names.
