4 June, 2006

Long weekends are a bit of a godsend. Three days to relax in seems a bit of a luxury really. I, of course, became sick on the first day and am still feeling like a concrete mixer ran over me but I have another whole day so all is good. That and four weeks until the end of term so I am willing to take the knocks in the meantime. Positive…if a little dramatic.

I have finally converted my laptop to Linux. Our house is now officially a Windows free zone and my hair has gone just that little bit more grey. I chose Suse because it seems slightly friendlier and for the most part everything is working. I have internet access, I can talk to the server, I have all the applications I need and more and the printer is working. Next in line: wireless, scanning, wacom and proper write access for all machines to the server. I’m leaving the webcam out for now but it will happen I’m sure. The support for Linux on the web is phenomonal and so far nothing I’m striking is new so it’s easy to potter along trying things until something works. It’s interesting how quickly you can get the hang of using a commandline when you have a reason to. The aim is to get enough experience under my belt to convert my classroom at school to Linux workstations in the near future.

Winter is starting to appear in full force. It’s amazing how much harder life becomes in winter. Something to keep in mind.