Continuing my Java learning stint, I started experimenting on RPM packages in the Granular 2008 repository by extracting meta data from them using various Java classes I had written for my on-going college major project. To give a shape (end-user interface) to these leisurely done Java programs, I used my existing project MyBlog to create […]
Ramblings
Posted on under Life & Thoughts — Leave a commentIn a bid to help save Tasmanian Devils from extinction, Linus Torvalds decided to release the latest Linux kernel with the “Tuz” logo as the console image at the LCA 2009 conference. Tuz is a name perhaps derived from the popular Linux mascot Tux, plus Tasmanian Devil (Taz – as it was known as a […]
Tata Nano – The beginning of a new era
Posted on under Life & Thoughts — 4 CommentsIt’s finally out. The world’s cheapest car is up for the taking now, thanks to the hard working guys at Tata Motors who made the launch possible without much delay (which was being expected due to the shift in manufacturing plant location). Touted as the “one lakh-worth car”, it’s price start from Rs. 1.3 Lakh […]
Whatever happened to…
Posted on under Life & Thoughts — 4 CommentsSoftware come and go. We like some, despise some and are neutral to others. Most of the good and useful software obtain a huge following and userbase, and usually survive for a very long time until either a better software appears or the technology changes. There also are software that are based on innovative ideas, […]
Happenings
Posted on under Life & Thoughts — 3 CommentsBlogging after quite some time. Been busy recently with making certain important decisions about the future of Granular Project. My temporary obssession of packaging RPMs has returned. Packaging updates and new RPMs since a few days now. I try to start each day with studying, but miss it. The I try again to study after […]