I’ve been asked about this topic quite a bit since publishing my How To Samba With openSuse 9.3-10.3 And Windows XP guide. So I’m posting this.
Step by Step: Using Samba to join a Windows Domain
One step forward: a review of GNOME 2.22
The latest release of the GNOME desktop environment includes a number of significant architectural enhancements and new applications that offer increased power and usability. Released after six months of intensive development, GNOME 2.22 will be included in Ubuntu 8.04 and Fedora 9, which are scheduled for release in April.
New Nvidia Drivers for Vista v174.74
These drivers are only valid for:
GeForce 9800 GX2
GeForce 9800 GTX
GeForce 9600 GT
GeForce 8300
GeForce 8200
GeForce 8100/NVIDIA nForce 720a
NVIDIA nForce 730a
v174.74 XP drivers available too. (for the same products as above)
IE7Pro 2.2 Released
IE7Pro is a must have add-on for Internet Explorer, which includes a lot of features and tweaks to make your IE friendlier, more useful, secure and customizable.
Changelogs: IE7Pro 2.2 (Mar 31,2008):
1.Added Support for Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1
2.Added support for Left Mouse button in Mouse Gestures.
3.Open module API
4.Support block https AD
5.MiniDM now shows details of the current download jobs in the tip from tray icon
6.New Action: Go to parent directory
7.Livebookmark can recover last version
8. Update switch from backgroud to page mode.
9. Fix Bug: Adblock change “<>” to “<<" 10. Fix Bug: "javascript:" alike url don't pop new tab
New Articles Up!!!
Brand new: Windows Vista Backup Strategies For Home Users. You can comment on it in this post.
Updated: Tweaking Windows Vista, Version 2.0. You can comment on it in this post.
Updated: Installing Windows Vista
I hope you find them useful. And, please help spread the word. 🙂
Upgraded To WordPress 2.5
Just upgraded this blog to WP 2.5. Please let me know if you find any issues.
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Automatix Is No More
The controversial but highly useful app for Ubuntu Linux is going to be put on the shelf:
Well the day has finally come, development of Automatix has been discontinued. We are doing this, not because we think Automatix is no longer necessary on Ubuntu and Debian, but because all of the Automatix developers have become wrapped up in more pressing commitments.
I know many people within the Ubuntu (Canonical) ranks will be happy to see it go. I liked it and used it so I’m sad to see it go.
Gone in 2 minutes: Mac gets hacked first in contest
Noooo, that isn’t possible. Macs are ‘secure’.
A former US National Security Agency employee has trousered $10,000 for breaking into a MacBook Air at CanSecWest security conference’s PWN 2 OWN hacking contest. The MacBook was lined up against Linux and Vista PCs – which have so far remained uncracked.

Vista-capable lawsuit paints picture of buggy NVIDIA drivers
This article revels an interesting Microsoft memo. There is a chart with the breakdown of Vista’s crashes. The main problem? Yes, you already know, DRIVERS.
Vista-capable lawsuit paints picture of buggy NVIDIA drivers
NVIDIA drivers were identified as the cause of over 479,000 crashes, or just under 29 percent of all the crashes Microsoft logged. Microsoft’s own drivers follow, at 17.9 percent, and the “Unknown” category takes third place at 17 percent. ATI is in fourth place (9.3 percent) and Intel in fifth place (8.83 percent).
Firefox 2.0.0.13 Official
Firefox 2.0.0.13 is now officially out (security update).
Hit up the Firefox Homepage to download or go to Help > Check for updates in Firefox.
OpenSUSE users, it is available in the repos.