I upgraded my laptop to Fedora 7 yesterday. As usual, upgrading my OS involves a bunch of new programs, copying some data, restoring my settings, etc, etc. This has been the easiest update yet though, I’m getting the hang of it. Fedora release a new version every 6 months, so I get regular practice!
The most exciting development is Skype 1.4 Alpha. It’s still in Alpha, which means it’s very early stage code, but it’s a HUGE improvement over Skype 1.3 on Linux. I found these instructions whch made the install a cinch. Check out the new interface (I’ve cut out the contact list).
Following my recent techy post about Microsoft’s Surface Computing I came across the Perceptive Pixel website. The site is pretty brief at a single page with an email address, however, it does include this awesome video of what’s possible with multi-touch interfaces and some cool software. Watch the future…
This video comes to you courtesy of PopularMechanics.com who were invited to Area 51 at Microsoft’s HQ to check out some seriously awesome technology that’s called Surface Computing, or multi-touch interaction. Check it.
I’ve recently discovered the joy of screen. For non-techies it’s a cool little program that means I can log on to my server, start something, log off, and then log back on and pick up exactly where I left off. I can even leave things running while I log off and they’re still running when I log back on (very cool!).
I set out on a mission to find a command line torrent client and my mission was answered in rTorrent. The combination of the two allows me to download torrents from my server with minimal hassle. I can log in occasionally and check on progress, meanwhile the machine works away continuously. Genius. 
My lil bro got his degree result yesterday, he got a first! Well done bro, keep those brain cells popping!
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